Our Graduate Diploma in Australian Migration Law gives you the degree needed to help immigrants and refugees call Australia home. Taught by specialist immigration barristers and migration agents, the one of a kind program lets you major in Australian immigration and refugee law. With full accreditation from the Department of Home Affairs, the program supplements online learning with work experience and one face-to-face weekend workshop to give you the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in Migration Law.
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Duration
Full Time: 1 Year (Available Part Time)*
Next Start Date
22 July 2024
02 December 2024
Closing Date
Campuses
Online
UAC 950070
Domestic Student Fees
Indicative annual fee from $11,885
Additional Information
Program Code: 2819
Australian Migration Law at Western
You will study the relevant laws and policies related to migration and refugee law in Australia. In particular, you will learn how to navigate your way through the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) and Migration Regulations 1994 (Cth).
The key legislative and regulatory machinery that governs the entry and presence of non-citizens in Australia. Students, as they navigate through the practice oriented resources of the program, will acquire the opportunity to critically analyse Australia’s current and historic approach to regulation of migration and refugee law.
Please note: Available to onshore international non-student visa holders - This program consists of 6 subjects. Five subjects are wholly online. The remaining subject has online components which are supported by a face to face workshop as contained within a Capstone Practical Training Placement. International students may obtain a 485 Temporary Graduate Visa or other non-student visas with permission to study to engage with the face to face workshop.
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What you can expect to study
The program structure is outlined in our handbook. Here you can view all of the subjects you will be studying.
Career Opportunities
As a graduate of this degree, you can look forward to a broad range of exciting career opportunities in different sectors and industries. Below are some examples of the possible careers you can pursue with this degree:
- Registered Migration Agent
- Specialist Immigration Lawyer (practising as a Barrister or Solicitor)
- Policy specialist
Entry requirements for domestic students
Please consult the handbook for more information regarding entry requirements for this course.
You can read more about special requirements here.
Entry requirements for international students
This program is not open to student visa holders.
**The Part-time option is not available to International Students on a Student Visa.
Please consult the handbook for more information regarding entry requirements for this course.
You can read more about international academic entry requirements here.
Indicative annual fee
Apply as a Domestic Student
If you are a domestic student, you can apply through our Western Application system which is free of charge.
Domestic students are:
- Australian Citizens
- New Zealand Citizens
- Australian permanent residents
- Australian permanent humanitarian visa holders
Scholarships
Western Sydney University recognises and rewards students who demonstrate community engagement, outstanding academic ability and superior leadership skills. Donor-funded scholarships are also available, providing support for students based on both academic achievements and equity considerations. There are also scholarships available for specific degrees.
Apply as an International Student
If you are an international student, you can apply for free through our international student application system or through an agent representative.
International students are:
- Not an Australian citizen;
- Not a New Zealand citizen; and
- Not a permanent resident of Australia.
Admission to Western Sydney University is on the basis of meeting minimum academic and English language requirements. For more information about tuition fees and other costs, visit the Fees and Costs page.
Scholarships
When you apply to Western, you’re automatically assessed for a Scholarship, no additional application required! We’re offering multi-year scholarships (for up to 3 years) valued at $6,000 or $3,000 and even 50% off tuition fees. Scholarships are awarded on academic merit.
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The tuition fees quoted above are the fees for the normal full-time study load of the program (80 credit points) per annum. International students will be subject to a variable fee regime; i.e. enrolled students will be required to pay fees during their program based on the approved fee for each calendar year. Fee changes (if any) will occur at 1 January each calendar year. Students who extend their program past the normal finish date of the program will be required to pay additional fees based on the prevailing fee level. Western Sydney University is a multi-campus institution. The University reserves the right to alter the location of its programs between campuses and other locations as necessary. Students should be aware of the possibility of change of location for the whole or part of programs for which they enrol and should plan for the need to travel between Western Sydney campuses.