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Graduate Certificate in Law (Criminal Prosecutions)
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Graduate Certificate in Law (Criminal Prosecutions)* |
Abbreviation: |
GCertLaw (Crim Pros) |
My University: |
Law, Laws, Legal |
Duration: |
6 months full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
24 |
Delivery mode: |
On campus (Face-to-face and flexible) |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn/Spring |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
1159 |
CRICOS Code: |
N/A |
* Spring Session 2009 name changed to Graduate Certificate in Law (Criminal Prosecutions) from Graduate Certificate in Law (Prosecutions).
Overview
This program offers the only post graduate qualification in law in Australia specialising in criminal prosecutions. This program is designed specifically to address the educational needs of those with a special knowledge of or interest in prosecutorial practice. It draws on and extends the Faculty's existing expertise in professional legal training to provide a theoretical and applied basis for meeting the educational needs of those involved in prosecutions. Whilst emphasising the knowledge, art and practice of ethical, skilful and responsible prosecuting, the program has equal relevance to those involved in criminal defence work.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
Students should have a degree in Law from a recognised institution or be admitted to practice as a barrister or solicitor in Australia. This course is primarily relevant to the domestic Australian context, particularly due to the emphasis on practical and professional skills. International students interested in this course are advised to contact the Faculty before considering an application for this course.
Credit Transfer
The Graduate Certificate in Law (Criminal Prosecutions) fully articulates into the Master of Laws (Criminal Prosecutions) which can be completed by undertaking two electives and a research project of 12 credit points from the Master of Laws Course Program. Refer to http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058680.html
Course Requirements
Students are required to satisfactorily complete 24 credit points from the subjects listed in the Course Program.
Subjects |
Credit Points | |
LWPD900 |
Prosecutorial Practice* |
6 |
LWPD901 |
Applied Criminal Law* |
6 |
LWPD902 |
Advanced Criminal Evidence* |
6 |
LWPD919 |
Special Studies in Prosecutions |
6 |
LWPD920 |
Prosecutions Research Project |
12 |
LWPD925 |
DNA for Lawyers |
6 |
LWPD926 |
Experts and their Evidence* |
6 |
LWPD928 |
Criminal Trial and Appellate Advocacy |
6 |
* Students enrolled at Wollongong must complete these subjects.
NOTE: Not all subjects are offered every year. Students are advised to contact the Course Coordinator before enrolling.
Other Information
Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email: law-enquiries@uow.edu.au