Your legal education in Australia starts here with a Bond University Diploma of Legal Studies.
Study your Diploma of Legal Studies in Australia and become familiar with the Australian legal system. Upon successful completion, you could pathway into the Bachelor of Laws at Bond.
The Diploma of Legal Studies provides a supported preparation and pathway for further undergraduate study in Law.
Bond University Diploma students are integrated into the Bond community from day one! As a Bond student you will have access to all of Bond university’s state of the art facilities. You will learn with university students but also have the support of extra tutorials just for Diploma students. Complete your Legal Studies Diploma in only eight months and articulate into the third semester of a Bond University degree. Transition into a university degree seamlessly having already been part of the bond community.
Below is an example of some of the degrees our diploma programs credit into.
| Diploma Program | Bachelor Program | Number of Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma of Legal Studies | Bachelor of Laws | 8 | |
| Diploma of Legal Studies | Bachelor of Business Law | 8 | |
| Diploma of Legal Studies | Bachelor of Jurisprudence | 8 | |
| Diploma of Legal Studies | 8 | ||
| Diploma of Legal Studies | 8 | ||
| Diploma of Legal Studies | 8 | ||
| Diploma of Legal Studies | Bachelor of Communication / Bachelor of Laws | 7 | |
| Diploma of Legal Studies | Bachelor of International Relations / Bachelor of Laws | 7 | |
| Diploma of Legal Studies | 7 | ||
| Diploma of Legal Studies | 7 | ||
| Diploma of Legal Studies | 7 |
What our students say
Amelia Ho, Malaysia
"My journey was one that I never expected. An awesome journey which changed my life. Studying a diploma gave me understanding of university life prior to my law degree. I know I made the right choice to study at Bond because the teachers and staff were very helpful in my studies. The subjects that I took provided additional knowledge which helped me to understand more about the law and issues in society. I really enjoyed my study at Bond University".
Amelia Ho, Malaysia
"My journey was one that I never expected. An awesome journey which changed my life. Studying a diploma gave me understanding of university life prior to my law degree. I know I made the right choice to study at Bond because the teachers and staff were very helpful in my studies. The subjects that I took provided additional knowledge which helped me to understand more about the law and issues in society. I really enjoyed my study at Bond University".
Key features
- Complete your diploma in only eight months
- Integrate into the university environment from day one
- Have the support of extra tutorials just for diploma students
- Articulate into the third semester of the corresponding bachelor program
About the program
The Diploma of Legal Studies will be of interest to students planning a career where a knowledge of fundamental legal principles and basic legal skills will be of use, e.g. business administration, legal administration, federal, state or local government administration. It will also be of interest to students who have a general interest in the law as an area of study. Show more
The Diploma of Legal Studies will be of interest to students planning a career where a knowledge of fundamental legal principles and basic legal skills will be of use, e.g. business administration, legal administration, federal, state or local government administration. It will also be of interest to students who have a general interest in the law as an area of study.
The Diploma of Legal Studies will teach students core skills to enhance their career prospects, whether that be a student fresh out of school or someone wishing to upgrade their qualifications. Some core skills covered include; familiarity with the fundamental features of Australia’s legal system, the principles of business law and contract law, contemporary legal and ethical issues confronting Australian society, communicating in groups, conflict resolution, problem solving, individual and group decision making, and an understanding of ethics, morals and cultural beliefs.
Successful completion of the Diploma of Legal Studies guarantees students a place in most undergraduate degrees at Bond University, with a possible 80 credit points credited towards their new program of study. Students are advised to check the degree study structures online to confirm for which subjects they may receive credit. Show less
| Mode | On Campus |
| Duration | 2 semesters (8 months) |
| Starting semesters |
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| Program type | Diploma |
| Study area | Foundation Programs, Law |
| Program code | CO-00011 |
| CRICOS code | 080298C |
| Credit for prior study | For more details on applying for credit, please contact the Student Business Centre: [email protected] |
Successful completion of the Diploma of Legal Studies will provide students with a pathway to most Bond University undergraduate degrees, including the Bachelor of Laws, or a start to their career where a knowledge of fundamental legal principles and basic legal skills will be of use, e.g. business administration, legal administration, federal, state or local government administration.
The Diploma of Legal Studies is a two semester (full-time) program of 8 compulsory subjects and 1 compulsory skills building subject. Students must complete the following (8) subjects for the Diploma of Legal Studies:
- BCAS01-020 Academic Skills*
- BCDP02-101 Critical Thinking and Communication
- BCDP02-102 Leadership and Team Dynamics
- BCDP02-103 Ethical Thought and Action
- BCDP02-033 Introduction to Global Citizenship
- BCDP02-024 Business Law
- BCDP02-015 Contemporary Issues in Law and Society
- BCDP02-105 Legal Foundations A
- BCDP02-106 Legal Foundations B
*BCAS01-020 Academic Skills is a compulsory 0 credit point subject that provides you with core academic skills including referencing, academic writing and time management. It must be completed in your first semester (Weeks 2 to 6)
Recommended study plan
For information regarding appropriate enrolment for each semester, we recommend that students see the Program Structure and Sequence webpage.
The below fees are based on an average per semester cost, fees may vary based on which subjects are selected and the number of subjects enrolled in for each semester:
- 2020 fees: $15,680 per semester (based on 4 subjects per semester)
- 2021 fees: $16,240 per semester (based on 4 subjects per semester)
When considering the fees associated with your studies, keep in mind that Bond’s accelerated schedule means you can finish your degree sooner and be out in the workforce up to a year earlier than if you went to another university.
This time saving also represents a substantial reduction in accommodation and living costs, plus a full year of extra earnings.
Find out your financing options and other living costs to consider.
Domestic students
Entry into the Diploma of Legal Studies requires the successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent (OP 9 – 15 or ATAR 61.85 or better). Bond University College offers preparation programs (Foundation Program with an exit Cumulative Grade Point Average of 70% and Diploma Preparation Program with an exit Cumulative Grade Point Average of 65%) for students who do not currently have the required academic qualifications.
- Work experience - ANZCO Skill level 3 for greater than 1 year full-time equivalent
- Incomplete Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation (3 subjects with grade average of 4.76-5.25)
- STAT result of 149
- OP ineligible Schedule equivalent rank OP 9 – 15
If you do not meet direct entry, Bond University College offers the Diploma Preparation Program . You will qualify for the Diploma of Legal Studies if you successfully complete the Diploma Preparation Program with a Cumulative Grade Point Average of 65%.
For more information, please contact:
Office of Future Students
Toll-free: 1800 074 074 (from within Australia)
Tel: +61 7 5595 2222 (from outside Australia)
International students
View the International academic entry requirements.
English Language Requirements: IELTS 6.0 (no sub score less than 5.5) or equivalent.
| Country | |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | Afghanistan Grade 12 Graduation Certificate grade average 80% in final year results |
| Argentina | Argentine Bachillerato grade average of 7.4 in the final year results |
| Bahrain | Secondary School Leaving Certificate with a 78% grade average of final year |
| Bangladesh | Higher Secondary Certificate grade average of 3.3 in final year results. |
| Botswana | GCE 'A' Levels minimum of 1 points A*=6,A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points, e.g. A=2.5) |
| Brazil | Certificado de Ensino Medio grade average of 7.8 in final year results |
| Brunei | GCE 'A' Levels minimum of 1 points A*=6,A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points, e.g. A=2.5) |
| Canada | Provincial High School Diploma or Ontario Secondary School Diploma grade average of 50% in final year results |
| Chile | Licencia de Educacion Media final year grade of 5.9, plus an overall score on the Prueba de Seleccion Universitaria of 600. |
| China | Senior Middle 3 with 60% average in final year results. |
| Colombia | Colombian Bachillerato final year grade of 78, plus an overall score on the National Aptitude Test of 250 |
| Denmark | Senior High School (Studentereksamen) grade average of 5.7 on a 13 scale |
| Ecuador | Ecuadorean Bachillerato Grade average of 15.6 in the final year results |
| El Salvador | Salvadorean Bachillerato Grade average of 7.8 in the final year results |
| Fiji | Form 7 average of 48% in best 4 subjects |
| Finland | Lukionpäästötodistus grade average of 7.8 in the final year results |
| France | French Baccalaureate successful completion and a grade average of 9.8/20 |
| Germany | Senior High School (Abitur) or equivalent with a grade average of 4.1 |
| Ghana | WAEC West African Senior School Certificate with grades achieved at a minimum of B3 level or 4.1. GCE 'A' Levels minimum of 1 points A*=6,A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points, e.g. A=2.5). |
| Greece | Apolytirion 9.6 grade average in final year results |
| Hong Kong, SAR | Total of 14 points - Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE). Entry requirements are based on the combined total points achieved from the best 5 Category A subjects. |
| India | An India Senior Secondary School Certificate average of 35%(awarded by CBSE or CISCE) or, 50% (from all other Boards) in 4 academic subjects. |
| Indonesia | Indonesia Secondary School Leaving Certificate Average grade of 7.8 for final year results |
| Iran | Iran Pre-University Certificate average grade of 9.6 for final year result |
| Iraq | Iraqi Certificate of Preparatory Studies average grade of 78% for final year results |
| Italy | Esame Di Stato Successful completion with aggregate of 58 |
| Japan | Upper Secondary School Graduation Diploma grade average of 3.7 in final year results |
| Jordan | Secondary School Leaving Certificate with a 78% grade average of final year |
| Kazakhstan | Kazakhstan Certificate of Completed Secondary Education average grade of 4.1 in final year results |
| Kenya | KCSE average grade of 3.7 in best 8 subjects |
| Kuwait | Secondary School Leaving Certificate with a 78% grade average of final year |
| Libya | Secondary School Leaving Certificate with a 78% grade average of final year |
| Malaysia | Malaysia Independent Chinese Secondary Schools Unified Examination Certificate with a C8 (pass) in 6 subjects |
| Mexico | Mexican Upper Secondary School Program (Bachillerato or Preparatria program) average grade of 8.3 for final year results |
| Moldova | Moldova Diploma de Bacalaureat grade average of 4.8 in final year results, or Moldova Atestat de Studii Medii de Cultura Generala grade average of 7.8 in final year results |
| Myanmar | Myanmar Basic Education High School Exam grade of 76% in final year results |
| Nepal | Nepalese Proficiency Certificate with a grade average of 81% in final year, or Nepalese Higher Secondary Certificate with a grade average of 76% in the final year. |
| New Caledonia | French Baccalaureate successful completion and a grade average of 9.8/20 |
| Nigeria | WAEC West African Senior School Certificate with grades achieved at a minimum of B3 level or 4.1. GCE 'A' Levels minimum of 1 points A*=6,A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points, e.g. A=2.5). |
| Norway | Norwegian Certificate of Completion of Upper Secondary School Examinations with GPA of 2.9 |
| Oman | Secondary School Leaving Certificate with a 78% grade average of final year |
| Pakistan | Higher Secondary School or Intermediate Certificate – Humanities & Science Streams: Grade average of 71% in final year results; Higher Secondary School or Intermediate Certificate – Pre-Eng & Pre-Med Streams: Grade average of 33% in final year results |
| Papua New Guinea | Papua New Guinea Upper Secondary School Certificate (prior to 2011 known as Papua New Guinea Higher School Certificate) Grade average of 3.7 in best 5 subjects |
| Paraguay | Paraguayan Bachillerato Grade average of 7.4 in final year results |
| Peru | Peruvian Official Certificate of Secondary Education Grade average of 16.0 in final year results |
| Poland | Polish Matura grade average of 27% in the best 3 extended level (Poziom Rozszerzony) subjects |
| Russia | Certificate of Completed Secondary Education grade average of 4.1 in final year |
| Saudi Arabia | Secondary School Leaving Certificate with a 78% grade average of final year |
| Sierra Leone | WAEC West African Senior School Certificate with grades achieved at a minimum of B3 level or 4.1. GCE 'A' Levels minimum of 1 points A*=6,A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points, e.g. A=2.5). |
| Singapore | National University of Singapore High School Diploma with a CAP for Graduation of 2.5 where A+, A=5.0, A-=4.5, B+=4.0, B=3.5, B-=3.0, C+=2.5, C=2.0, D+=1.5, D=1.0, F=0. |
| South Africa | National Senior Certificate grade average of 3.8 in the best 5 subjects (excluding Life Orientation and Mathematics - Third Paper) |
| South Korea | Specialised High School Diploma average grade of 1.9 in final year, or High school Diploma average grade of 3.7 in final year |
| Spain | Spanish Secondary School Diploma average grade of 7.8 in the final year results |
| Sri Lanka | GCE 'A' Levels minimum of 1 points A*=6,A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points, e.g. A=2.5) |
| Sweden | Swedish Secondary School Certificate (Slutbetyg/Avgangsbetyg) average grade of 1.9 in final year results |
| Switzerland | Swiss Cantonal Maturity Certificate, or Cantonal Commercial Maturity Certificate grade average of 3.9 in final year results, or Swiss Federal Maturity Certificate grade average of 3.9 on a 6-point scale), 5.8 (10-point scale) or 2.9 (5-point scale) in final year results |
| Taiwan | Senior High School with 83% in final year results |
| Thailand | Thailand Certificate of Secondary Education Matayom 6 (M6) with an overall average of 78% |
| Turkey | Devlet Lise Diplomasi (High School Diploma) grade average of 3.7 in final year results |
| Ukraine | Ukraine Certificate of Complete Secondary Education grade average of 4.1 in final year results |
| United Arab Emirates | Secondary School Leaving Certificate with a 78% grade average of final year |
| United Kingdom | GCE 'A' Levels minimum of 1 points A*=6,A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points, e.g. A=2.5) |
| United States of America | High School Diploma and completed SAT with a minimum score of 980, or High School Diploma and Enhanced ACT Assessment Complete ACT with minimum composite score of 21. Note: New SAT results are for tests after March 2016 |
| Venezuela | Venezuelan Bachillerato Grade average of 15.6 in the final year results |
| Vietnam | Upper Secondary Education Graduation Diploma with 7.8 average in 4 academic subjects. |
| Zimbabwe | GCE 'A' Levels minimum of 1 points A*=6,A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points, e.g. A=2.5) |
| Global Assessment Certificate (GAC) | Global Assessment Certificate GPA of 1.6 |
| International Baccalaureate Diploma/Certificate | Aggregate score of 24 |
