Master of Laws in Family Dispute Resolution
Bond University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00017B
The Master of Laws in Family Dispute Resolution, suitable to both law and non-law graduates, focuses on the impact of separation and divorce on families, as well as the management and resolution of post-separation parenting and property disputes. The program consists of eight compulsory subjects which can be completed over four semesters part-time, with students completing two subjects each semester. Students can start in either January or September of each year. The program covers both the theory and practice of family dispute resolution to ensure that graduates have a deep knowledge base, and sophisticated skill set, for practising as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP).
Subjects
- LAWS77-772: Dispute Resolution: Practice and Procedure (10CP)LAWS77-773: Dispute Resolution: Theories and Principles (10CP)LAWS77-801: Mediation and Dispute Resolution Practice 1 (10CP)LAWS77-802: Mediation and Dispute Resolution Practice 2 (10CP)LAWS77-803: Family Dispute Resolution 1 (10CP)LAWS77-804: Family Dispute Resolution 2 (10CP)LAWS77-808: Negotiation in Family Dispute Resolution (10CP)LAWS77-809: Vulnerable Parties and Family Dispute Resolution (10CP)
Standard entry requirements
Successful completion of an Australian Qualification Framework Level 7 equivalent bachelor's degree in either law, psychology, social work, conflict management, mediation, or dispute resolution from an approved institution.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Online | Domestic: $43,600 International: $46,880 | No |
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