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Defamation Law (LAWS70181) // Dates and times

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Dates & times

  • October
    Principal coordinatorJason Bosland
    CoordinatorMatt Collins
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours36
    Total time commitment150 hours
    Pre teaching start date24 September 2025
    Pre teaching requirementsPlease refer to Canvas LMS to check on the pre-class readings and preparatory learning activities before the teaching period commences. 
    Teaching period22 October 2025 to 28 October 2025
    Last self-enrol date29 September 2025
    Census date24 October 2025
    Last date to withdraw without fail 5 December 2025
    Assessment period ends 9 January 2026

    October contact information

    Teaching staff:  

    Jason Bosland (Subject Coordinator)  

    Matt Collins

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Last updated: 8 November 2024