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Graduate Diploma in Australian Migration Law and Practice

  • Graduate Diploma

The Graduate Diploma in Australian Migration Law and Practice provides essential knowledge and skills for becoming a qualified migration agent in Australia, emphasizing practical, real-life learning experiences. Graduates can pursue registration as a Migration Agent and further their qualifications with a Master's program.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
1220004262
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Domestic Fees
$25,192 per year

About this course

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Australian Migration Law and Practice equips students with the knowledge, understanding and practical skills required to practice as a qualified migration agent in Australia. The course emphasizes problem-based, real-life interactive learning experiences. The Graduate Diploma is the minimum qualification for individuals seeking registration in Australia as a Migration Agent.

After successful completion of the Diploma and the Capstone exam administered by the Office of Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA), graduates may seek registration to practice as a Registered Migration Agent. There are additional requirements for registration as a Migration Agent.

Upon graduation from the Graduate Diploma you can upskill your qualification by adding a Masters for only four extra units Master of Australian Migration Law and Practice

And its never been more affordable with our Masters of Australian Migration Law and Practice 10% alumni rebate.

  • 95% graduates employed
  • Top 10 Catholic universities globally
  • Top 40 young universities worldwide

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites:

  • Bachelor degree in any discipline; or
  • equivalent professional experience in a relevant role.

Applicants whose first language is not English must have either:

  1. Successfully completed at least one full-time year of study in secondary or higher education at the AQF Diploma level or higher, where the medium of study was English, and have completed these studies within the past five years; or
  2. Have a current registration with an accredited body that has English language requirements equivalent to, or higher than, ACU; or
  3. Demonstrated completion of an English Language Test, as set out below, within the past two years:
  4. International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Overall Score: 7.0, Individual Score: 6.5 in all tests
  5. Test of English as a Foreign Language - Academic (TOEFL) - from an internet-based total of 94, achieve a minimum of 24 in writing, 20 in speaking and listening, 19 in reading
  6. ACU English Language Test - A (75-100%)
  7. C1 Advanced - Overall score of 185, with a minimum score of 176 in all tests
  8. PTE Academic - 65 with a minimum of 58 in all four communicative skills

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Australian Migration Law and Practice equips students with the knowledge, understanding and practical skills required to practice as a qualified migration agent in Australia. The course emphasizes problem-based, real-life interactive learning experiences. The Graduate Diploma is the minimum qualification for individuals seeking registration in Australia as a Migration Agent.

After successful completion of the Diploma and the Capstone exam administered by the Office of Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA), graduates may seek registration to practice as a Registered Migration Agent. There are additional requirements for registration as a Migration Agent.

Upon graduation from the Graduate Diploma you can upskill your qualification by adding a Masters for only four extra units Master of Australian Migration Law and Practice.

And its never been more affordable with our Masters of Australian Migration Law and Practice 10% alumni rebate.

  • 95% graduates employed
  • Top 10 Catholic universities globally
  • Top 40 young universities worldwide

Career pathways

The Graduate Diploma in Australian Migration Law and Practice equips students with the knowledge, understanding and practical skills required to practice as a qualified migration agent in Australia. After successful completion of the Diploma and the Capstone exam administered by the Office of Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA), graduates may seek registration to practice as a Registered Migration Agent. There are additional requirements for registration as a Migration Agent.

Course structure

Course details

To complete the Graduate Diploma in Australian Migration Law and Practice, a student must complete 80 credit points (cp).

Commencing Semester 1 - Full-timeYear 1 Semester 1
  • Specified Units LAWS503 Introduction to Australian Migration Law 10 cp
  • Specified Units LAWS504 Australian Visa System 10 cp
  • Specified Units LAWS505 Australian Visa System - Economic Migration 10 cp
  • Specified Units LAWS506 Advocacy and Review 10 cp
Year 1 Semester 2
  • Specified Units LAWS507 Australian Visa System - Family Migration and Refugees 10 cp
  • Specified Units LAWS508 Australian Visa System Cancellations 10 cp
  • Specified Units LAWS509 Foundations of Ethical Practice 10 cp
  • Specified Units LAWS510 Applied Migration Law and Case Management 10 cp
Commencing Semester 1 - Part-timeYear 1 Semester 1
  • Specified Units LAWS503 Introduction to Australian Migration Law 10 cp
  • Specified Units LAWS504 Australian Visa System 10 cp
Year 1 Semester 2
  • Specified Units LAWS507 Australian Visa System - Family Migration and Refugees 10 cp
  • Specified Units LAWS508 Australian Visa System Cancellations 10 cp
Year 2 Semester 1
  • Specified Units LAWS505 Australian Visa System - Economic Migration 10 cp
  • Specified Units LAWS506 Advocacy and Review 10 cp
Year 2 Semester 2
  • Specified Units LAWS509 Foundations of Ethical Practice 10 cp
  • Specified Units LAWS510 Applied Migration Law and Case Management 10 cp
Commencing Semester 2 - Full-timeYear 1 Semester 2
  • Specified Units LAWS503 Introduction to Australian Migration Law 10 cp
  • Specified Units LAWS507 Australian Visa System - Family Migration and Refugees 10 cp
  • Specified Units LAWS508 Australian Visa System Cancellations 10 cp
  • Specified Units LAWS509 Foundations of Ethical Practice 10 cp
Year 1 Semester 1
  • Specified Units LAWS504 Australian Visa System 10 cp
  • Specified Units LAWS505 Australian Visa System - Economic Migration 10 cp
  • Specified Units LAWS506 Advocacy and Review 10 cp
  • Specified Units LAWS510 Applied Migration Law and Case Management 10 cp
Commencing Semester 2 - Part-timeYear 1 Semester 2
  • Specified Units LAWS503 Introduction to Australian Migration Law 10 cp
  • Specified Units LAWS509 Foundations of Ethical Practice 10 cp
Year 1 Semester 1
  • Specified Units LAWS504 Australian Visa System 10 cp
  • Specified Units LAWS505 Australian Visa System - Economic Migration 10 cp
Year 2 Semester 2
  • Specified Units LAWS507 Australian Visa System - Family Migration and Refugees 10 cp
  • Specified Units LAWS508 Australian Visa System Cancellations 10 cp
Year 2 Semester 1
  • Specified Units LAWS506 Advocacy and Review 10 cp
  • Specified Units LAWS510 Applied Migration Law and Case Management 10 cp

Credit for prior study or work

If your prior study or relevant work experience has provided you with knowledge, skills or experience aligned with the learning outcomes of units in your new course, you may be eligible to gain credit for study or have your prior learning recognised. This means you may be able to complete your ACU course in a shorter timeframe.

You can use our credit search tool to see what you might be eligible for. For more information about credit and recognition of prior learning at ACU, follow the link below.

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How to apply

Prospective students should apply directly via the ACU website. Recognition of prior learning is available. Entry for non-degree holders with extensive professional experience is possible.

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