Legal Studies

About the course

This Diploma course provides the foundation for further study in areas such as law, social sciences and management governance. In many cases, successful completion of a Diploma may give you a full year of credit towards a degree.

What you might learn

During this course, you will develop skills through subjects such as legal system, principles of business law and team dynamics. By the end of the course, students should be able to find employment in the industry or apply for a Bachelors degree.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as legal secretary, company secretary, mediation specialist, barristers' clerk, tax adviser, secretary, and etc. in companies including Latham & Watkins, Baker McKenzie, Kirkland & Ellis, Norton Rose Fulbright, DLA Piper, and etc.

Living Costs in Gold Coast**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,564 - 2,068	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,096 - 1,449
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 310

Average Salary***

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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2019)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: payscale.com