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Bachelor of Legal and Dispute Studies

RMIT University - Melbourne City Campus

Australia,Victoria

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36 Months

Duration

CAD 34,560/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Mar 2025

Apply Date

Australia, Victoria

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1992

Total Students: 45,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

124 La Trobe St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Legal and Dispute Studies

Program Overview

Through your studies, you will develop skills in law and alternative dispute resolution practices. You'll be prepared for employment in private law firms, government, corporations, tribunals, courts, NGOs and community legal services.

You will gain knowledge and skills in legal research and practice, critical thinking, policy analysis, civil and criminal law, international human rights and alternative dispute resolution processes. You’ll develop a deeper understanding of the legal system and become better equipped to create a more just and responsible world.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

7 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

36 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
mar 2025		Open
jul 2024		Closed
jul 2025		Opening Later

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 34,560 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in RMIT University - Melbourne City Campus

CAD 29,710 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - 6 - With No Band Less Than
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 58.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities
Graduates work in administration and research within a legal context or as human rights and community workers in government and non-government agencies, or progress to further studies in law, mediation and negotiation.

Employment opportunities are primarily in the paralegal field for roles as dispute resolution professionals, and in policy positions in:

Private firms
Government departments
Corporations
Legal aid
Council legal offices
Tribunals
Activist organisations
Community legal services

Prospective careers

Paralegal
Indigenous services liaison
Youth justice officer
Legal aid
Law clerk
Victim support officer
Legal policy officer
Counsellor
Judge’s associate
Case manager

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

Students who have completed their studies in Australia can apply for a Post Study Work Permit or a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to continue working in Australia post the completion of their study programs. As an international student, one can apply for the visa but not later than six months after completing your course. But to be eligible, you must meet the Australian Study Requirements, which include a minimum of 16 months of stay in Australia and a completing 92 weeks of a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

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