Graduate Diploma in Prosecutions

This program 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. The program is designed specifically to address the educational needs of those with a special knowledge of or interest in criminal prosecutions.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

Prospective students should possess 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:

• IELTS overall band 7.0 or
• 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

This program derives from the fifteen subjects offered in the Master of Laws (Prosecutions). The subjects Applied Criminal Law and Advanced Criminal Evidence may be cross-credited to the courses Master of Laws (Prosecutions) and the Diploma in Prosecutions.

Course Requirements

Candidates are required to satisfactorily complete 48 credit points chosen from the Course Program.

Course Program

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