GraduatePsychology

Graduate Diploma in Dispute Resolution

University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

About this program

The Graduate Diploma in Dispute Resolution at the University of Melbourne examines the theoretical and practical principles underpinning dispute resolution and management, open to law and non-law graduates. Students complete 50 credit points from a prescribed subject list, learning from judges, legal practitioners and researchers who are leaders in litigation and alternative dispute resolution.
The course is part of the Melbourne Law Masters program. Melbourne Law School is ranked first in Australia and eighth globally, and graduates develop an advanced understanding of dispute resolution frameworks and techniques.

Fees & duration

Duration0.5 yr
Tuition (international)A$67,100
Application feeA$154

English test scores

IELTS6.5 overall (W6)
PTE64 overall

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Admissions

To be considered for entry into this course, you must: Have completed a Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) (AQF7) or a Juris Doctor (JD) (AQF9) leading to admission to legal practice with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65%, or equivalent. Or Have completed a Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) (AQF7) or a Juris Doctor (JD) (AQF9) or equivalent, leading to admission to legal practice. And Have one year of documented relevant experience. Or Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) or equivalent in a cognate (relevant) discipline. Cognate (relevant) disciplines include: Arbitration, Mediation, Dispute Resolution. And Have one year of documented relevant experience. Relevant experience for this course may include legal roles such as a lawyer, solicitor, advocate, attorney, counsel, barrister, magistrate, or judge's associate or roles working in the design, reform and practice of dispute resolution. Th

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