Graduate Certificate in Law (Criminal Prosecutions)

*Name changed from Prosecutions to Criminal Prosecutions from Spring Session 2009

Overview

This program is designed specifically to address the educational needs of those with a special knowledge of or interest in prosecutorial practice. It draws on and extends the Faculty's existing expertise in the areas of professional legal training and transnational crime prevention to provide a theoretical and applied basis for meeting the educational needs of those involved in prosecutions.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

Students should have a degree in Law from a recognised institution or recognised overseas equivalent, or be admitted to practice as a barrister or solicitor.

English language requirements:

a) IELTS overall band 7.0 or

b) IELTS overall band 6.0 with attendance in either ELL901 English for Postgraduate Studies 1 in Autumn Session or ELL903 English for Postgraduate Studies 2 in Spring Session.

Advanced Standing

The courses in Prosecutions are fully articulating. Students completing the Graduate Certificate in Law (Prosecutions) can attain the Graduate Diploma in Law (Prosecutions) by completing a 24 credit points from the Course Program. Graduates of the Graduate Diploma can complete the Masters degree with an additional 24 credit points from the subjects listed in the Course Program.

Course Requirements

Students are required to satisfactorily complete 24 credit points from the subjects listed in the Course Program.

* Students enrolled at Wollongong campus enrol in LWPD900

NOTE: Not all subjects are offered every year. Students are advised to contact the Course Coordinator before enrolling.