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POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM
Master your career
Real-world programs to master your career.
Our postgraduate programs are developed by practitioners – for practitioners.
So whether you want to extend your knowledge in your current specialisation area or explore a new one, our programs will give you the confidence you need.
Whatever program you pursue, you will learn by doing. You’ll work on practical tasks and real-life scenarios that you’re likely to encounter in practice.
What’s more, our online delivery mode gives you true flexibility. You can study from anywhere at any time, while working full time.
Intakes in February, May, August and November
ASEAN+6 CROSS-BORDER PRACTICE
BUSINESS LAW AND TRANSACTIONS
COMMERCIAL LITIGATION
FAMILY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PRACTICE (FDRP)
FAMILY LAW
GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC SECTOR LAW
IN-HOUSE PRACTICE
INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION
MEDIATION / DISPUTE RESOLUTION
WILLS AND ESTATES AND ESTATE PLANNING
PROPERTY LAW
LEGAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Key Information

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Intake dates & subjects
Four intakes each year. View subjects on offer by intake. EFTSL for all subjects: 0.1250
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Program Options
Information about Graduate Certificate in Applied Law, Graduate Diploma of Applied Law, Master of Laws (Applied Law) or Master of Applied Law Family Law
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Fees and payment
Information about subject fees, as well as the Kay Smith Scholarship opportunity.
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Nick BatemanHow many subjects does it take to do your Masters?
Tatiana Rabaeva
Assistant Director of Practitioner Education (Postgraduate Specialisation), The College of Law
Transcript
In order to graduate with a Masters, students must successfully complete eight subjects in total. Depending on the award or the major selected there may be more elective subjects applicable. If you’re working full-time we strongly recommend that you enrol in one to two subjects per intake and that should still enable you to complete your Masters within two years.
New students should start off enrolling in just one subjects in order to get familiar with the learning portal and also our subject requirements. That should also give you a sense whether you are able to devote more time and perhaps enrol in two subjects in following intakes. We have four intakes a year which will help you to plan your study around your work and family commitments. Our recommendation is for students to set aside 8 to 10 hours per week per subject depending on the given topic and whether any assessments are due, students may need more or less time in a given week.
How to Enrol
- View and read the Policy Index. This contains all the terms and conditions relating to your enrolment at The College of Law.
- Decide on your program and initial subject/s
- Enrol online
Before you Enrol
When you enrol, you’ll need to upload the following documents.
- A certified colour copy of your official academic transcript or graduation certificate (LLB, JD, DipLaw)
- A copy of your Application for RPL (if applying for credit)
- Specialist accreditation certificate (GDLP or other)
- Proof of name change (if applicable)
You’ll also need to have your credit card details handy – or TFN if you’re applying through FEE-HELP.
The government has not yet released the 2021 FEE HELP (eCAF) form. If you choose FEE HELP as your preferred payment method you will be required to complete a FEE HELP (eCAF) form at a later date when they become available.
This, however, will not stop us from starting to process your application now.
As soon as the Government releases the 2021 FEE HELP (eCAF) form we will send you an email with a link to the form. You will need to complete and submit this FEE HELP (eCAF) form upon receipt. For further information please contact our Client Services on 02 9965 7111.
PREREQUISITES
You must hold a law degree to enrol in a Postgraduate Specialisation Program.
To enrol in the Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution Practice (FDRP), you must hold an undergraduate degree or higher qualification in law, psychology or social work.
We also consider applicants from other dispute resolution backgrounds.