Law & justice courses
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Discover the world of law and justice, where your passion for fairness can lead you down a variety of paths. Whether you want a place behind the bar, an insight into the criminal mind, or to become an expert in our legal system, there’s an online course to suit you here.
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Law & justice degrees
UndergraduateUNE-LLB-DEG
Study law without the usual barriers
If you’re passionate about the legal system, or looking for a start to your legal career, this law degree is open to everyone—no matter your background or school marks. Understand Australian law, conduct legal research, and communicate with persuasion.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Duration
- 4 years full time or part time equivalent
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Undergraduate Certificate in Law
UndergraduateSWI-LAW-CTF
Start your journey into law
Gain core knowledge of the Australian legal system. You’ll build skills in legal research, writing and analysis. Get ready for entry level business, government and justice roles. Or, prepare for further study with a pathway into a law degree.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Duration
- 8 months full time or part time equivalent
UndergraduateUNE-LAW-DEG
Complete a law degree in just 3 years
Use your current degree to springboard into law. Study the Australian legal system and pertinent topics including water law and First People’s law. Build legal research skills. Tackle complex issues. With graduate entry, you can fast track a career in law.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Duration
- 3 years full time or part time equivalent
UndergraduateTAS-LST-DIP
Explore the principals and processes of Australia’s legal system
Boost your career with legal knowledge or work towards a law degree. You’ll cover foundational legal principles and choose electives including Antarctic law, Indigenous people and the law, and environmental law. Build legal research and writing skills.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Duration
- 1 year full time or part time equivalent
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Law & justice subjects
UndergraduateUNE-LSU100
- Study method
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
- Start dates
- Starts 19 Oct 2026, 22 Feb 2027, 21 Jun 2027, 18 Oct 2027
Next enrolment closes 18 Oct
Foundations of Criminology and Criminal Justice
UndergraduateGRF-CCJ121
- Study method
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
- Start dates
- Starts 5 Oct 2026, 2 Nov 2026, 1 Dec 2026, 4 Jan 2027, 1 Feb 2027, 1 Mar 2027, 5 Apr 2027, 3 May 2027
Next enrolment closes 1 Nov
UndergraduateGRF-CCJ103
- Study method
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
- Start dates
- Starts 2 Nov 2026, 1 Mar 2027, 1 Nov 2027
Next enrolment closes 25 Oct
UndergraduateUNE-LAW100
- Study method
- 100% online
- Start dates
- Starts 19 Oct 2026, 22 Feb 2027, 21 Jun 2027, 18 Oct 2027
Next enrolment closes 18 Oct
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Law & justice careers
Studying law will open lots of doors for you. As well as putting you on a path towards becoming a solicitor or barrister, it will allow you to explore possibilities in many non-legal fields.
What jobs can you get with a law degree?
Aside from enabling you to become a lawyer, a law degree could set you up for careers within government, human rights, business and management, criminal justice, or international relations.
If you want to become a lawyer:
There are a few steps you need to complete to practise law in Australia.
- Study an accredited Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD). Law degrees offered through Open Universities Australia are accredited by state legal boards.
- Complete practical legal training (PLT).
- Apply for admission as a lawyer in your state or territory.
Read more about how to become a lawyer.
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