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University of Melbourne

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Graduate Diploma in Global Competition and Consumer Law

  • Graduate Diploma

The Global Competition and Consumer Law program is one of only a handful of comprehensive programs in competition and consumer law in the world, and ensures you will be at the forefront of the unique challenges and opportunities of this global field, with regimes now in more than 130 countries.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
1 year part-time
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Jan, Jul
Domestic Fees
$22,208 total

About this course

The Global Competition and Consumer Law program is one of only a handful of comprehensive programs in competition and consumer law in the world, and ensures you will be at the forefront of the unique challenges and opportunities of this global field, with regimes now in more than 130 countries.

One of the most distinctive aspects of this program is the calibre of its instructors. Delivered by Melbourne Law School (ranked No. 6 in the world*), and the No. 1 law school in the Asia-Pacific, the program is delivered by world-leading experts in the field. You will learn from the likes of the former Chairman of the US Federal Trade Commission, former head of the UNCTAD Competition and Consumer Policies Branch and current Chairman of the OECD Competition Committee, amongst many others who have held or hold leadership roles in private practice, competition and consumer authorities, intergovernmental organisations, and adjudicatory bodies, in the competition and consumer law field

This course is also a pathway into further study with the Melbourne Law School. After completing the qualification, you can choose to transfer directly into:

  • LLM (Global Competition and Consumer Law) (if you already have a degree in the field of law), or the
  • Master of Global Competition and Consumer Law (if you don't already have a degree in the field of law).

* Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject (2019).

Study locations

Parkville

What you will learn

What you will learn

Career pathways

Who the course is for

Tailored for high-achievers seeking a specialist post-graduate qualification, the Global Competition and Consumer Law program aims to produce graduates who will become future leaders with highly advanced expertise and skills in competition and consumer law and economics.

We have designed the Global Competition and Consumer Law program for students who have a legal, economic, regulatory, compliance, public policy or other relevant background and are already working, or seeking a career in competition and consumer policy, law and enforcement.

Students wishing to enrol in the Graduate Diploma (Global Competition and Consumer Law) can be from either legal or non-legal backgrounds.

Our courses are for students who are from organisations such as:

  • Law firms, particularly those with international offices
  • Large companies (in-house lawyers, as well as regulatory and compliance managers)
  • Government departments (including finance, trade, and economic development)
  • Competition and/or consumer authorities/enforcement agencies
  • Economic consultancies
  • Courts and tribunals
  • International or non-governmental organisations participating in the competition and/or consumer law field.

How to apply

Apply online

It takes about 20 minutes to complete the form using the online application system.

You can save your work in progress and complete the application at a later date.

Admissions for this course are not capped per intake, so you do not need to apply for multiple intakes. If you are unsure which intake you wish to apply for, please note that you can change your application later by contacting the student support team.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Law & Paralegal Studies courses at University of Melbourne.
89.1%
Overall satisfaction
85.6%
Skill scale
71.2%
Teaching scale
90.4%
Employed full-time
$80k
Average salary