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World Legal Systems

UNE-LAW260·The University of New England

Single subject — no qualification is awarded on completion. Credits toward the qualifications listed below.

TU
The University of New England
University · NSW3.3(13 reviews)
OU
Open Universities Australia
Study platform · open.edu.au
Study mode
Online
Duration
16 weeks
Study load
0.125 EFTSL
Fees & funding · single subject
Published subject fee
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Payable upfront
deferred to your HELP loan
$0
FEE-HELP available — defer your fees

This subject is FEE-HELP eligible, so eligible students can defer the Contact provider fee as a government loan and pay nothing upfront.

Fees and funding are indicative only. Confirm your eligibility and final costs with the provider.

About this subject

This subject aims to develop and extend your understanding of common law legal systems, such as Australia’s, with civil law legal systems, hybrid legal systems and the international law system. The subject critically examines the roles of key institutions, including parliaments and the courts, as well as the processes of dispute resolution within and across the respective systems. Which may differ in different iterations. While this is an introductory subject, it aims to significantly enhance your critical thinking skills as well as your ability to evaluate and compare legal systems, including the roles and functioning of key institutions and dispute resolution processes. You will also construct your own persuasive written advice or analysis, further developing your judgement, research and persuasive writing skills.

World Legal Systems is a standalone subject at The University of New England in NSW. Completing it does not award a qualification. Credit may apply toward the qualifications listed on this page.

No qualification credit mapping has been indexed for this subject yet. The provider may still grant credit toward a related award — confirm with The University of New England before enrolling.

The University of New England is the awarding provider. Recorded study modes are Online. Typical duration is listed as 16 weeks. The subject is listed at 25 credit points. Eligible students may defer fees through FEE-HELP.

Details on this page are compiled from the provider's published subject information and government registers. Fees, intakes and credit rules can change — confirm current details with The University of New England before enrolling.

Listing facts

Type
Single subject
National code
UNE-LAW260
Field of education
Society and culture
Provider
The University of New England
Credit points
25
Study mode
Online
Duration
16 weeks
Qualifications listed
0
FEE-HELP
Eligible

Prerequisites

Prior study required

Study this subject through Open Universities Australia.