C06122v1 Graduate Diploma in Migration Law and Practice
University of Technology Sydney
About
The Graduate Diploma in Migration Law and Practice develops subject expertise and practical skills in the niche field of migration law.
This course is developed by migration experts and is offered entirely online, giving students the flexibility to study when and where they choose.
All lectures, tutorials, course materials and assessments are available via a range of web-based technologies and electronic media.On completion of this course, students intending to work in the area of migration practice have the required knowledge and skills to provide immigration assistance, and are eligible to sit a capstone exam approved and facilitated externally by the Office of Migration Agents Registration Authority to satisfy the prescribed knowledge requirements for registration as an Australian migration agent.
Structure
The course comprises a total of 36 credit points of compulsory core law subjects (six subjects).
Industrial training/professional practice
This course covers the Occupational Competency Standards for registered migration agents.
Course completion requirements
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| STM91220 Core (Migration Law and Practice) | 36cp |
| Total | 36cp |
Course program
Typical full-time and part-time programs are shown below for students commencing the course in Autumn session.
Autumn commencing, full time
Year 1
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 78300 Introduction to Migration Law | 6cp |
| 78301 Australia's Visa System | 6cp |
| 78302 Bridging Visas, Work Visas and Study Visas | 6cp |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 78303 Family Visas, Refugee and Humanitarian Visas, and Miscellaneous Visas | 6cp |
| 78304 Compliance and Review of Visa Decisions | 6cp |
| 78305 Migration Law in Practice | 6cp |
Autumn commencing, part time
Year 1
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 78300 Introduction to Migration Law | 6cp |
| 78301 Australia's Visa System | 6cp |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 78302 Bridging Visas, Work Visas and Study Visas | 6cp |
| 78303 Family Visas, Refugee and Humanitarian Visas, and Miscellaneous Visas | 6cp |
Summer session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 78304 Compliance and Review of Visa Decisions | 6cp |
| 78305 Migration Law in Practice | 6cp |
Entry requirements
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
Previous qualifications can be in any discipline. Admission is at the discretion of the Associate Dean (Education).
If you do not have an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, you need to submit:
- a personal statement outlining relevant professional experience and reasons for pursuing this course,
- a CV outlining professional and study history, and
- any relevant work related references.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
Institution
