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UNE has been helping busy adults study from home longer than any other Australian university. With more than 60 years of experience it’s no wonder UNE has an unbroken record of maximum 5 star ratings, awarded by our students, for teaching quality, student support and overall experience in the Good Universities Guide 2007-2019.
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Study {{PageLabel}} with the only online uni to be awarded 5 stars for Overall Satisfaction every year for 13 years.
UNE has been helping busy adults study from home longer than any other Australian university. With more than 60 years of experience it’s no wonder UNE has an unbroken record of maximum 5 star ratings, awarded by our students, for teaching quality, student support and overall experience in the Good Universities Guide 2007-2019.
Courses
UNE School of Law
Since its establishment in 1993, the School of Law has developed an important position in Australia's legal and scholarly community. As the country's largest and most experienced online provider of legal education with world standard research, the School of Law provides opportunities to undertake Australian legal studies for people living anywhere on the continent and beyond, who might otherwise lack these opportunities.
Lecture podcasts are made available for online students, as well online readings, discussion boards, videos and quizzes, meaning you can study where and when it suits you. On campus students will experience small class sizes and have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the college experience.
Our Bachelor of Laws degrees are accredited by the Legal Practitioners Admission Board of NSW for admission as a legal practitioner, and mutual recognition legislation extends admission to other Australian jurisdictions.
Core units in our Bachelor of Laws degrees include Criminal Law, Law of Contract, Constitutional Law, Corporate Law, Criminal and Civil Procedure, Property Law, Evidence and Proof, Equity and Trusts and Jurisprudence.
Elective unit options include Dispute Resolution, Succession, Conveyancing, Indigenous Australians and Law, Intellectual Property Law, Human Rights, Industrial Law, Local Government Law, Environmental Law, Taxation Law, Public International Law, Family Law, Information Technology Law, Commercial Law, Medico-Legal Issues and Animal Law.
Bachelor of Laws (3 Years)
The Bachelor of Laws (3 Years) is available to Year 12 applicants with an ATAR or equivalent of at least 90.00, or anyone who has completed a Diploma or above qualification with sufficient grades.
This degree encourages both a critical and progressive approach to the existing law and legal system, ensuring you understand both the law and the context.
Bachelor of Laws (4 Years)
Bachelor of Laws (4 Years) is designed for people who are new to university study or to the study of law, including people who want to change careers or get a qualification. For the first year of this degree you will undertake elective units from any other areas within the university, such as languages, physics, business, communications, statistics, history, biomedical science, media studies, psychology, accounting to name just a few. This first year will prepare you for the study of law, as well as give you the opportunity to expand your academic horizons.
Criminology
Criminology is the study of crime, violence, crime control, crime policy and prevention. A criminologist looks at the reasons for crime and why it is committed, and what effect crime has, both on individuals and society as a whole.
In the Bachelor of Criminology you will study criminal law, criminology, forensic science, forensic psychology, policing, penology and the sociology of deviance and victimology.
A double degree in Criminology and Law provides you with the flexibility to either pursue a purely legal career as a practitioner or to build a successful career in criminology, drawing on legal skills and knowledge.
Graduate Certificate in NDIS Business Development
Graduate Certificate in NDIS Business Development has been designed to enhance your understanding and appreciation of the issues affecting the disability sector. As such it offers study of both legal and business frameworks which impact upon organisational operations that may affect the optimum delivery of client-focused services.
Please see course details for individual course rules and admissions criteria. Note some degrees have mandatory intensive schools which require attendance on campus.
Study Online
A History of 5 Star Online study
We have three teaching periods (trimesters), commencing in February/March, July and November, giving you greater choice about when and how much they study each year.
At UNE, online study is about the kind of flexibility and support that can only come from a university that has long understood the challenges faced by adults studying from home.
How does online study work?
Online study can also be referred to as 'distance education' (sometimes also off-campus education, or external study) and provides an opportunity for you to study without having to physically attend a campus.
To make sure your learning can take place when it suits you, UNE provides online facilities which allow you to send questions, submit assignments, order library books, check your results and access other resources, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Student Support Team
As a UNE student, you will have access to our professional support services including:
- Career development
- Individual counselling — for personal and academic issues
- Special needs — if you need adjustments to how you study because of temporary or permanent disability or you need diversity and equity advice.
Online Community
We believe that a vital part of online study is your engagement with the learning community.
Communication with your classmates, teaching staff and university support staff will enhance your study experience and ensure that your skills extend beyond the subject matter.
UNE’s teaching staff are experts in their field which is why UNE consistently receives five stars from students for teaching quality.
24/7 Online Tutor Support
Connect to online support at any time. If you are working on an assignment, you can upload a draft 24/7 and get detailed feedback in less than 24 hours.
Online after hours support (3pm – midnight) is available for foundation skills in maths, science, business studies, accounting, economics and statistics.
Academic literacy and assignment support is available for writing, assignments, research, referencing, and study skills.
Intensive Schools
Some online units have intensive schools (sometimes known as residential schools). They enable you to engage in practical exercises and classes that are designed to achieve specific learning outcomes. Intensive schools are a valuable and enjoyable experience that enrich the learning process and help build your networks.
To see if any units in your degree have on-campus intensive schools check the
“Looking at overall performance, UNE is Australia's best online university. It is a leading online university in arts, business, education and science. UNE is also the 3rd largest, has the equal highest course satisfaction rate, and produces high graduate salaries.”
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Pathways to Study
Why study the Pathways Enabling Course?
- Prepare for university without paying course fees
- Gain admission to university
- Flexible online study
- Develop valuable skills and knowledge
- Complete study that can count towards your degree
- Start in any three teaching periods