Graduate Diploma in Migration Law
Victoria University
About
VU is Australia’s leading migration law education provider, with the longest-running program nationwide.
The Graduate Diploma in Migration Law is designed for prospective migration agents, legal practitioners, HR migration specialists and government workers to build on their knowledge and become registered migration agents.
Through applied research and study, you will gain the following practical knowledge and skills:
migration law and policy expertise legal research and drafting skills submission writing techniques professional and interpersonal communication skills knowledge about the migrant experience and human rights issues.
If you're a domestic student (external link) or you won’t be studying at VU on a student visa, you can study this course online.
Our postgraduate program is flexible and adaptable, with a timetable designed for working professionals.
You can gain credits for past work experience, exit the course with qualifications at different points and progress to higher learning.
We also offer a bridging course as a pathway into the Graduate Diploma in Migration Law.
You are guaranteed entry into the Graduate Diploma on completion of our Professional Course in Australian Migration Law.
By completing the Graduate Diploma in Migration Law and the prescribed external capstone exam, you will meet the knowledge requirements for registration as a migration agent with the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA).
SEMESTER 1, 2021 TIMETABLES Online class timetable, semester 1, 2021 (PDF, 149 KB) Intensive weekend class timetable for Melbourne & Sydney, semester 2, 2021 (PDF, 138 KB) Blended learning class timetable for Perth, semester 1, 2021 (PDF, 138 KB)
Structure
To attain the Graduate Diploma in Migration Law students will be required to complete 96 credit points consisting of:
- 96 credit points of Core studies.
Course structure and units
- Practitioner Legal Skills for Australian Migration Law Unit code LML6001 Credits12
- Australian Migration Law Unit code LML6002 Credits12
- Australia's Visa System 1 Unit code LML6003 Credits12
- Australia’s Visa System 2 Unit code LML6004 Credits12
- Visa Compliance and Cancellation Unit code LML6005 Credits12
- Migration Review Mechanisms Unit code LML6006 Credits12
- Applied Migration Law Unit code LML6007 Credits12
- Managing a Migration Agent business Unit code LML6008 Credits12
Entry requirements
Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.
If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.
Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.
Entry requirements
Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.
Pathways from VU courses
There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.
If you have completed any of the following course(s), you will be guaranteed a place in this course. In some cases you may receive credit for your previous study, reducing the time it takes to complete your course.
You will be credited for up to 60 credit points of study.
You will be credited for up to 72 credit points of study.
Find out more about pathways and credits.
Credit for skills and past study
If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.
Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course coordinator or academic adviser.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| | 1. | Review conceptual frameworks and exhibit advanced technical knowledge of migration and administrative law employing independent judgement in their application in wide ranging contexts and communities | |
| | 2. | Interpret relevant provisions of the Migration Act, Regulations and associated legislation contextualised in cross-disciplinary knowledge in order to initiate creative solutions to multi-faceted problems, while respecting and valuing the diversity of clients | |
| | 3. | Provide complex assessment of and advocate for regulatory decisions for a range of stakeholders in a number of ways, including briefs, responses and visa applications, while balancing the interests of individuals and public good | |
| | 4. | Exemplify ethical and professional standards in the provision of migration law advice to clients both independently and also as a member of a team | |
| | 5. | Exhibit responsibility and accountability for own learning and professional practice in collaboration with others and within broad parameters | |
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