Future-proof for the real world
With courses designed and taught by industry professionals, you’ll get relevant knowledge of contemporary legal and justice issues.
Our electives in emerging fields, such as technology and innovation, prepare you to think ahead and take advantage of opportunities in growth areas.
Choose your specialisation
You can tailor your course to align with your goals. For example, justice students can choose to major in policy and governance, or criminology and policing.
We offer the widest range of law and justice double degrees in Queensland, so you can broaden your skills and career potential. You’ll have the opportunity to undertake a work placement in a variety of law and justice organisations, building real-world experience that suits your interests.
Global experience
Let your studies take you around the world as you build a global portfolio and learn to apply your skills in international contexts. You could study overseas, complete a short-term work placement, or take a study tour. If you're a law student, you can also compete in an international mooting competition.
Tailor your studies
You can re-invent your career, create opportunities, update knowledge and satisfy your curiosity with a postgraduate degree.
Our postgraduate programs have strong industry links and are continuously refreshed to stay relevant. You can obtain one of our recognised qualifications, complete a short course or take stand-alone units.
Learn from the best
You'll learn from real-world case studies and be taught by expert teachers who are innovative and at the cutting edge of legal and justice research.
Our internationally renowned staff include full-time academics and practising legal and justice professionals.
Practical legal training
We are Brisbane's only university to offer the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, which provides law graduates with the training required for admission to the legal profession.
We provide a strong foundation in contemporary legal knowledge with real-world placements that develop industry connections. You'll be getting hands-on experience in advocacy, mooting and client management right from the start of your course, meaning that you'll be prepared to enter the workforce as a lawyer or other legal professional.
Undergraduate courses
Single degrees
Gain the knowledge and confidence for a range of legal careers. You’ll be prepared for traditional and new law fields that emerge as a result of innovation and technology.
- Duration
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- 4 years full-time
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- 8 years part-time
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- 4 years full-time
- Delivery
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- External
- Gardens Point
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- CRICOS
- 083020J
If you have a completed degree in another area, we’ll recognise your prior learning so you can complete your law degree sooner.
- Duration
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- 3 years full-time
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- 6 years part-time
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- 3 years full-time
- Delivery
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- External
- Gardens Point
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- CRICOS
- 083020J
Double degrees
Combine psychology and law for a career in legal, corporate, government, mental health or clinical health environments, or as the first step towards a career as a registered psychologist.
- Duration
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- 5.5 years full-time
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- 5.5 years full-time
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
- CRICOS
- 083021G
Combine biomedical science and law to work as an in-house counsel or lawyer to health departments or the pharmaceutical industry.
- Duration
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- 5.5 years full-time
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- 5.5 years full-time
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- CRICOS
- 085232C
Combine law with one of eight business study areas. Ideal for roles in corporate law, company takeovers, mergers and acquisitions or intellectual property law.
- Duration
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- 5.5 years full-time
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- 5.5 years full-time
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- CRICOS
- 083022G
Combine digital media and law for careers applying your legal expertise in the communication industries, or your media skills in legal areas such as privacy, freedom of speech or criminal law.
- Duration
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- 5.5 years full-time
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- 5.5 years full-time
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
- CRICOS
- 096578G
Combine entertainment industries and law to work as a lawyer specialising in clients in entertainment arena, or as a producer or director of entertainment productions.
- Duration
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- 5.5 years full-time
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- 5.5 years full-time
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
- CRICOS
- 096578G
Combine journalism and law to work as a solicitor, barrister or in-house lawyer for a media organisation, or as a journalist covering law, politics, crime and foreign affairs.
- Duration
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- 5.5 years full-time
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- 5.5 years full-time
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
- CRICOS
- 096578G
Combine creative industries and law for a career as an in-house lawyer for cultural institutions, or a lawyer with special interests in creative industries.
- Duration
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- 5.5 years full-time
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- 5.5 years full-time
- Delivery
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- External
- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
- CRICOS
- 083023F
Be prepared for traditional and new law fields that emerge as a result of data acquisition and analysis, and technology.
- Duration
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- 5.5 years full-time
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- 5.5 years full-time
- Delivery
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- External
- Gardens Point
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- CRICOS
- 103861J
Combine industrial design and law for a career as an in-house lawyer for industrial designers or new product developers, or intellectual property lawyer.
- Duration
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- 5.5 years full-time
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- 5.5 years full-time
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- CRICOS
- 096568K
Combine writing skills and law for roles such as in-house lawyer, solicitor in private practice, policy adviser, intellectual property lawyer, or crime writer.
- Duration
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- 5.5 years full-time
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- 5.5 years full-time
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
- CRICOS
- 083024E
Combine film studies and law for a career as a director, media lawyer involved in copyright disputes or talent agreements, or film maker specialising in crime or legal content.
- Duration
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- 5.5 years full-time
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- 5.5 years full-time
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
- CRICOS
- 083024E
Combine IT and law for careers in cyberlaw, intellectual property, regulation of the internet, software developer, business analyst or e-commerce developer.
- Duration
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- 5.5 years full-time
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- 5.5 years full-time
- Delivery
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- External
- Gardens Point
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- CRICOS
- 083025D
Combine justice and law for careers such as in-house counsel, public prosecutor, public defender (Legal Aid), investigator for government or business, police or customs officer.
- Duration
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- 5.5 years full-time
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- 5.5 years full-time
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- CRICOS
- 083027B
Develop a unique set of skills to enhance your employment options whether you choose to work in the legal fraternity or within the property industry.
- Duration
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- 5.5 years full-time
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- 5.5 years full-time
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- CRICOS
- 099273A
Combine science and law to work as a barrister, intellectual property lawyer or inventor, or in areas including trade secrets, genetic modification and environmental law disputes.
- Duration
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- 5.5 years full-time
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- 5.5 years full-time
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- CRICOS
- 083029M
If you're a lawyer looking to advance your career or create a niche, you can find a specialist course to suit your needs. If you're not a lawyer, set yourself apart by gaining confidence in managing legal issues with our Graduate Certificate in Applied Law.
Postgraduate courses
Graduate certificates
- Duration
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- 6 months full-time
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- 1 year part-time
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- 6 months full-time
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- 1 year part-time
- Delivery
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- External
- Gardens Point
- Delivery
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- External
- Gardens Point
- CRICOS
- 077108G
- Duration
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- 12 months part-time
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- 12 months part-time
- Delivery
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- Online
- Delivery
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- Online
Learn to navigate and apply future law technologies that are transforming legal practice in national and global contexts. Develop your skills in law innovation, design thinking and legal tech to succeed in future law practices.
- Duration
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- 1 year part-time
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- 1 year part-time
- Delivery
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- Online
- Delivery
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- Online
Graduate diplomas
Gain practical legal training for admission to the legal profession. Flexible online and on-campus offerings, and a four-week placement with a law firm.
- Duration
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- 24 weeks full-time
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- 34 and 38 weeks part-time
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- 24 weeks full-time
- Delivery
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- External
- Gardens Point
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- CRICOS
- 009034F
Masters
- Duration
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- 1.5 - 2 years full-time
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- 4 years part-time
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- 2 years full-time
- Delivery
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- External
- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
- CRICOS
- 095410G
Doctoral
- Duration
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- 3 - 4 years full-time
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- 4 years full-time
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- CRICOS
- 006367J
If you want a career that makes a positive difference, our justice degrees prepare you to think and act ethically with a social justice focus. No two days are the same when you work in the areas of policing, intelligence, policy or government.
Undergraduate courses
Single degrees
Make a difference with careers including policing, customs, youth justice, intelligence and more. Undertake professional placement to graduate job ready.
- Duration
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- 3 years full-time
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- 6 years part-time
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- 3 years full-time
- Delivery
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- External
- Gardens Point
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- CRICOS
- 006117E
Double degrees
Combine psychology and justice to work in policy development, criminal justice institutions, rehabilitation and family services.
- Duration
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- 4 years full-time
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- 4 years full-time
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
- CRICOS
- 076302B
Combine business and justice for roles including Business advisor, Community worker, Government Officer, Ministerial policy adviser, Police Officer or policy officer.
- Duration
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- 4 years full-time
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- 4 years full-time
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- CRICOS
- 099274M
Combine digital media and justice studies for communication or justice roles in law enforcement, intelligence and security, or crime prevention.
- Duration
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- 4 years full-time
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- 4 years full-time
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
- CRICOS
- 096582A
Combine journalism and justice for roles including journalist with a specialty in areas of justice, media manager for legal environments, or analyst of legal matters for media organisations.
- Duration
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- 4 years full-time
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- 4 years full-time
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
- CRICOS
- 096582A
Combine communication and justice for roles such as communications manager, in-house writer or public relations specialist for organisations in the justice field.
- Duration
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- 4 years full-time
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- 4 years full-time
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
- CRICOS
- 096582A
Combine human services and justice for careers in policy development, child and family services, Indigenous community work, customs services or criminology research.
- Duration
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- 4 years full-time
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- 4 years full-time
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
- CRICOS
- 058290F
Combine justice and law for careers such as in-house counsel, public prosecutor, public defender (Legal Aid), investigator for government or business, police or customs officer.
- Duration
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- 5.5 years full-time
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- 5.5 years full-time
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- CRICOS
- 083027B
Honours
- Duration
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- 1 year full-time
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- 2 years part-time
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- 1 year full-time
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- CRICOS
- 020313F
Our courses are industry relevant and up-to-the-minute with current theory and practice. Our Graduate Certificate in Policy and Governance has been designed in consultation with the Queensland Public Service Commission (QPSC). The Graduate Certificate in Domestic Violence was developed after extensive industry consultation with front-line workers, non-profit and support service employees and police.
Postgraduate courses
Graduate certificates
Learn to apply risk assessment tools in actual cases, and learn more about the impact of domestic violence on victims, carers and the community. Build skills in trauma prevention and care, and gain important insight to support your work in the law, counselling or enforcement.
- Duration
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- 6 months full-time
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- 1 year part-time
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- 6 months full-time
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- 1 year part-time
- Delivery
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- Online
- Delivery
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- Online
- Duration
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- 6 months full-time
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- 6 months full-time
- Delivery
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- Online
- Delivery
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- Online
Masters
- Duration
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- 1.5 - 2 years full-time
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- 4 years part-time
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- 2 years full-time
- Delivery
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- External
- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
- CRICOS
- 095410G
Doctoral
- Duration
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- 3 - 4 years full-time
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- 4 years full-time
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- CRICOS
- 006367J
Our legal practice courses are only offered at a postgraduate level.
Explore our other courses to see our undergraduate study options.
The Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice provides you with the practical legal training (PLT) that you need for admission to the legal profession. Develop into a successful lawyer equipped with the knowledge and practical skills you'll need to meet the challenges of legal practice. We're Brisbane's only university that offers practical legal training.
Postgraduate courses
Graduate diplomas
Gain practical legal training for admission to the legal profession. Flexible online and on-campus offerings, and a four-week placement with a law firm.
- Duration
-
- 24 weeks full-time
-
- 34 and 38 weeks part-time
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- 24 weeks full-time
- Delivery
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- External
- Gardens Point
- Delivery
-
- Gardens Point
- CRICOS
- 009034F

Real-world learning
Be prepared for the real world with practical learning experiences and professional connections.

Go global
Expand your horizons with overseas study exchanges, tours and work placements.

Work placements
Put theory into practice and gain credit towards your degree with a work placement.


Research
We support our students to succeed in cutting-edge areas of research.

Professional development
Flexible and short courses for law, justice and other professions