Law and criminology

Why study law and criminology online at Flinders?

Our postgraduate online degrees provide you with professional legal skills and critical perspectives on the function of law in society. You will be encouraged to make a difference by developing communication, presentation and teamwork skills in preparation for future leadership roles.

Law is the practical and ethical application of justice.

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Fast facts

practical legal topics embedded in postgraduate online degrees

professionally accredited degrees to prepare you for the careers of tomorrow

legal Advice Clinic offers free legal advice to the community

flexibility to study at a pace (and place) that fits in with your lifestyle

undertake the same coursework as on-campus students with greater flexibility than ever before

access to a range of support services online and over the phone

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Applications for online postgraduate courses at Flinders are made through the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC). Apply now.

How to apply

Apply via SATAC

Postgraduate law courses online

Master of Laws (International Law and International Relations)

Juris Doctor

Juris Doctor Online

Available 100% online, the Juris Doctor at Flinders lets you balance study with work and family commitments.

The JD offers an innovative model of postgraduate education. Each topic comprises six tasks scheduled across the semester to guide your learning. Assessment is undertaken entirely online using video conferencing and other virtual collaboration tools.

You'll be provided with opportunities for learning in an authentic context, with real client work experience as part of the course.

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Fees and financial assistance

You won’t have to pay your fees up front if you an Australian citizen or holder of a permanent humanitarian visa. You can get a FEE-HELP loan for your student contribution portion of your uni fees.

FEE-HELP information

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Online student support

Flinders online students have access to an extensive support network, with learning support, financial assistance, career services, and more, readily available. This includes:

Advice for study and assignments, plus extended library support hours during the semester.

24/7 access to online study resources including ebooks and journals.

Access to our IT helpdesk, as well as a range of software downloads and computer tutorials.

Free and confidential counselling service available online or over the phone.

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Why study postgrad online?

Fit study around your lifestyle with Flinders University's flexible and convenient online study options. As a distance education provider for over 30 years, studying online at Flinders gives you access to leading researchers, academics and dedicated online student support. We're committed to helping you fit study around your lifestyle, no matter when or where you are.

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