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Diploma in Laws

ProviderFlinders University
Course code: SATAC216071UniversityStudy area: LawData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start dates27 July 2026 · Bedford Park · SA

Course overview

Want to get a taste of legal problem solving, or add enviable legal skills to your professional toolkit? The Diploma in Laws is the perfect opportunity to explore an area of interest, with topics as diverse as Contracts, Criminal Law, Labour Law, Tort Law and Human Service Law & Practice. This one-year degree complements countless other study options, making it the ideal qualification for those who want to understand the legal frameworks underpinning industry.

The Diploma in Laws equips students with future-ready, industry-driven skills and foundational knowledge in law. It covers traditional legal processes and legal principles, as well as future-focused topics that will equip students with the mindset and skills to thrive if they want to study law or if they're looking to boost their current skillset with broader legal knowledge.

The Diploma is an alternative entry pathway into the Bachelor of Laws - Legal Practice Entry (SATAC code 245041) or the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) - Legal Practice Entry (SATAC code 245051) . It offers an introduction to the study of law and the Australian legal system and the opportunity for upskilling.

Please note this is not a qualification to practise as a solicitor or barrister.

Entry requirements

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IB Diploma

28.2

Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.

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English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Past offer reference

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Scored cases
Source countriesMalaysia
Common pathwayDiploma background · High school background
Target levelBachelor degree
Offer fieldsBachelor of Medical Science · Digital Media
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MalaysiaHigh school background
Bachelor of Medical ScienceBachelor degree · Bachelor of Medical Science · Offshore
Percentage85.64%85.64/100 · strong band · approx. top 10-15%
2
MalaysiaDiploma background
Bachelor of Creative IndustriesBachelor degree · Digital Media · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 3.78/4.0top band · approx. top 5-10%

Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • Bedford ParkSA27 July 2026
  • Bedford ParkSA