The Diploma in Legal Studies programme prepares students for further studies in the fields of Business and Law. In this programme, students will examine the underpinning foundations of law, legal practices and processes; in particular, the areas of commercial, family and criminal law. It further builds knowledge and skills in case analysis through citing appropriate precedent cases. Over and above these experiences, students should be able to critically read, write, research materials and think analytically upon successful completion of the programme. Diploma graduates can then progress to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree programme with one of our prestigious university partners in Singapore.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
This programme comprises 8 modules. Programme duration is 11 months with possible completion in 8 months*.

SUBJECTS:
Commercial Law
Criminal Law
Family Law 
Intellectual Property Law
Introduction to the Singaporean and International Legal Systems
Law of Tort and Civil Obligation
Property Law and Conveyance
Wills and Estates

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
1. Minimum Age: 16 years old 

2. Successful completion of Year 12 of studies or equivalent; OR Completed High School education in their home country; OR GCE A-Level; OR IB Diploma; OR Pre-university certifications; OR Mature candidates (30 years old and above with 8 years of work experience); OR Other private or foreign qualifications, to be assessed on a case-by-case basis

3. ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
IELTS 6.0 or equivalent; OR At least D7 in GCE O-Level English; OR Pass for Kaplan English Placement Test; OR Pass for Kaplan Diploma in Professional Business English Level 5

PROGRAMME INTAKES
Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec

PROGRAMME DURATION
8 months

PROGRAMME FEE
$14,288.40 
$496.80 (application fee) 
$972 (admin. fee)
TOTAL: 15,757.20 SGD