2019 Postgraduate Courses
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Graduate Certificate in Laws (Criminal Practice) | 2019

Testamur Title of Degree:

Graduate Certificate in Laws (Criminal Practice)

Abbreviation:

GCertLaw(CrimPrac)

UOW Course Code:

1159

CRICOS:

This course is not available to International Students in 2019.

Total Credit Points:

24

Duration:

6 months full-time or part-time equivalent

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts

Intake Session(s):

Autumn/Spring

Delivery Mode:

On-campus (Flexible)

Delivery Campus:

Sydney CBD

Overview

The UOW Graduate Certificate in Laws (Criminal Practice) is the only program of its kind in Australia.

This program is for lawyers working in (or aspiring to work in) criminal practice as a prosecutor or defence lawyer. It attracts practitioners from across Australia, New Zealand and PNG. You will gain practical experience in a supported environment, applying your legal knowledge to case scenarios. You will also develop your written and oral critical analysis skills.

The program consists of four subjects: the fundamentals of criminal practice, with a focus on bail and sentencing; examination of applied criminal law areas, such as character, incompetency of counsel, separate and judge alone trials, and mental health issues in criminal practice; complex evidentiary issues, such as identification, tendency and compellability; and the use of experts.

Each subject combines self-directed and collaborative learning through semester-long distance study supported by our e-learning platform, written assessments and a three-day intensive class*, where you will interact with judges, advocates and experts, and share the working experiences of your fellow students.

Entry Requirements & Credit Arrangements

Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to demonstrate:

CLO Description
1 Demonstrate a clear understanding of the critical aspects of the substantive criminal law, together with the applicable evidentiary and procedural rules, and how they operate in a practical context
2 Formulate legal arguments and witness examination techniques and strategies necessary to effectively present a case in court, and successfully communicate these both orally and in writing
3 Demonstrate the capacity to perform the role of a courtroom advocate in an engaging, proficient and persuasive manner, with a high level of personal autonomy and accountability
4 Critically reflect on their ability to perform the role of a courtroom advocate in accordance with the highest ethical and professional standards

Course Structure

To qualify for the award of the degree, the Graduate Certificate in Laws (Criminal Practice), a candidate must successfully complete at least 24 credit points outlined below.

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points
LWPD900 Criminal Practice 6
LWPD901 Applied Criminal Law 6
LWPD902 Advanced Criminal Law 6
LWPD926 Experts and their Evidence 6

Click on subject codes in the above course structure for information on sessions of offer for each subject. To find out specific information on timetables, tutorials, and classes, visit the Timetable page.

All subjects are normally offered as three (3) day intensive subjects.

Other Information

Further information is available via email: lha-enquiries@uow.edu.au 

Last reviewed: 18 June, 2020