As an ANU Law student, you'll learn from leading academics, world-renowned guest lecturers and industry experts from Australia and around the world.
Program description
Exploring both domestic and global contexts, the ANU Graduate Certificate of Law will equip you with an understanding of the role and function of law in a range of topical areas such as technology, human security and the environment.
This program is ideal for those who have completed a Bachelor’s degree in another discipline and wish to develop their knowledge of Australian and international legal systems and how laws are created, interpreted and applied.
The Graduate Certificate of Law also provides a pathway to the Master of Laws (LLM) for graduates from non-cognate disciplines.
The Graduate of Certificate of Law offers you the flexibility to study courses from a range of contemporary topics in law including information technology, aviation and space, environment and climate, cyber warfare, international security and human rights.
To see the full range of courses available, please visit Programs and Courses.
Specialisations
Degree specialisations are available in the following areas of law:
Please note this will be available from Semester 1 2022. To see the full range of courses available, please visit Programs and Courses.
Key facts
One of the world's top 20 law schools Times Higher Education Rankings (2024)
Five-star maximum rating for student demand, teaching quality, student–teacher ratio and staff qualifications Good Universities Guide 2022
ANU is ranked as one of the top 25 universities in the world for studying law QS World Rankings by Subject, 2022.
Duration
Six months full-time. Up to 3 years part-time
Make an enquiry
Call and chat to a member of our Future Student Experience team.
Future student enquiryEntry requirements
A Bachelor Degree with a minimum 4 out of 7 GPA.
Applicants who have completed an Australian undergraduate law degree or Juris Doctor in common law countries/regions listed below are exempted from Law and Legal Institutions (LAWS8586) and are required to complete an additional 6 units from the course list:
- New Zealand
- United Kingdom (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland)
- Ireland
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- India
- India
Domestic applications
In response to the disruptions caused by COVID-19, we have changed our admissions process for Year 12 students who are applying directly to ANU for undergraduate study in 2022. Please visit the Domestic applications - ANU Undergraduate page for more information.
Domestic Applicants will be directed to apply through the relevant application process via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or Direct Application portal.
You are a domestic applicant if you are:
- An Australian Citizen
- A New Zealand Citizen
- An Australian permanent resident
- An Australian permanent humanitarian visa holder
International applications
International students should visit the International applications - ANU Undergraduate webpage to check the admission dates.
International applicants will be directed to apply through the relevant application process via the Direct Application Portals or Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).
You are an international applicant if you are:
- Not an Australian or New Zealand Citizen
- Not holding an Australian permanent resident or permanent humanitarian visa
- You apply via Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) International if you are an International student who is undertaking:
- Australian Year 12 inside or outside of Australia
- An International Baccalaureate Diploma OR
- A New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA)
Student Experience
Ranked in the top 25 Student Cities four years in a row, Canberra offers a different academic and cultural experience to universities located in other Australian capitals.
As an ANU Law student, you'll learn from leading academics, world-renowned guest lecturers and industry experts from Australia and around the world. You'll also benefit from a range of real-world learning opportunities that are unique to studying law in the nation’s capital, the city where federal laws and policies are made.
Our proximity to the High Court of Australia, Commonwealth courts and federal agencies offers students unparalleled access to legal practitioners, members of the judiciary and government policymakers, many of whom are ANU Law alumni.
Careers
Through the Graduate Certificate of Law, you’ll acquire the skills required for success in an increasingly competitive workplace, including the ability to analyse complex problems, conduct high-level research and develop considered legal arguments.
In addition, graduating from ANU Law will see you join a prestigious and highly recognised alumni network of over 21,000 professionals in Australia and around the globe.
Academic experts
ANU is ranked in the top 20 in the world for the study of law (QS World Rankings by Subject 2019/20).
Possessing particular expertise in constitutional and administrative law, international law, environmental law, governance and national security, our academic experts provide national research leadership on the most important legal, regulatory and governance challenges facing Australia, the Asia-Pacific region and the world.
Small group teaching provides postgraduate law students with increased opportunities to interact and engage with academic experts, visiting guest speakers and other students.
Apply
To apply for the ANU Graduate Certificate of Law:
Fees
Tuition fees are calculated based on residency and the program of study. Check the Graduate Certificate of Law Programs and Courses page to find out more about fees for this degree.
Programs and courses
For information on admission requirements, fees, courses, electives, suggested study patterns and more see Programs and Courses.
Programs and courses