Vietnam Law, Governance and Culture Tour
Join this invaluable experience and immerse yourself within the legal culture and history of Vietnam through this two-week study tour.
Key information
Destination: Vietnam
Dates: 4 July - 18 July 2024
Program cost: Approx. $2,000 + airfares
Funding:
- 20 x $3,000 New Colombo Plan Mobility Grants available for eligible undergraduate students
- $9,504 OS-HELP Loans available for eligible students
Program eligibility: Undergraduate
Application deadline: 31 March 2024
Overview
Embark on a transformative journey with our Vietnam Law, Governance, and Culture Study Tour—an immersive exploration into the rich legal heritage and contemporary governance of Vietnam, a burgeoning force in Asia. This unique unit offers students an unparalleled opportunity to delve into the intricacies of Vietnam's legal system, unveiling its historical evolution and its current role in shaping the nation's trajectory.
This study tour serves as a gateway to broader insights into Asian legal systems and cultures, providing a comparative perspective that extends beyond Vietnam's borders. By fostering a comprehensive understanding of legal principles within an Asian context, students develop a nuanced appreciation for the diverse approaches to governance and law across the region.
Highlights
You will learn about Vietnam’s rich legal and political environment and this experience provides an entrée into the broader Asian region. The aim is to provide you with an immersive introduction into Vietnam’s legal culture and its laws. You will undertake this learning experience through spending two weeks in-country visiting Vietnam’s economic capital of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) and will visit other regional cities.
Itinerary
The program is spent in Ho Chi Minh City. During this period, you will visit and have class at the University of Economics and other sites including law firms, courts, and government departments.
Academic information
Which unit/s can this program be taken for as credit?
- LAW20039
- Elective for students studying Law
Can this unit be taken as an elective by students in any Swinburne degree?
No.
Eligibility
To qualify for this program, you must:
- be enrolled into an Undergraduate Law degree
- have completed LAW10010 by the end of Semester 1, 2024
Golden Hands Bridge in Da Nang, Vietnam
Program cost
The cost of this program is approx. $2,000
See below for the list of inclusions and exclusions of the program fee.
Inclusions
- Accommodation
- Breakfasts
- Welcome and Farwell Dinner
- Ground transport
- Travel and medical insurance
Exclusions
- International airfares
- Visa
- Academic tuition fees (unit costs)
- Most meals
- Personal expenses
Funding
Funding your overseas journey may be easier than you think
New Colombo Plan Mobility Grant
This program has $3,000 New Colombo Plan Mobility Grants available for eligible students.
These grants provide financial support to help alleviate the expenses associated with your overseas program. Australian undergraduate students that meet all eligiblity criteria may apply. Students can apply for a grant as part of the application process.
OS-HELP Loan
Eligible Australian students can also apply for an Australian Government OS-HELP Loan of up to A$9,504 (depending on your program location) to help cover costs associated with your overseas program.
For more information on funding and eligibility, see Fee Help and Scholarships.
Information sessions
To attend an information session, register your interest and we'll send you further details.
Upcoming information sessions
26th March 2024, 11:30am - 12:30pm | Location: Online
27th March 2024, 11:30am - 12:30pm | Location: AGSE108
Application
Keen to apply? You can submit your application now. Applications will be assessed after the application deadline.
Final application deadline: 31 March 2024
Contact
For further details on this program, please contact:
Dr Toan Le
Senior Lecturer, Law
Swinburne Law School
+61 9214 3505
tcle@swinburne.edu.au
studytours@swinburne.edu.au
Join us on the next tour
Register your interest and we'll get back to you with the next steps.