Graduate Diploma in Human Rights Law
The University of Melbourne
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K
Melbourne Law School’s specialisation in Human Rights Law (GDipHumRightsLaw) offers the widest range of human rights subjects in Australia. Working with world-renowned experts who teach in the program, and fellow students from Australia and around the world, you’ll have a unique opportunity to examine a range of human rights instruments, institutions, theories and practices in contemporary context. It’s ideal for lawyers who work, or are planning to work, in the field of human rights, as well as those with a non-law background working in development agencies and other human rights-related organisations in Australia and around the world.
Designed for
Lawyers currently working, or hoping to work, in the field of human rights as well as those with a non-law background working in development agencies
Structure
Students must complete 50 credit points of study from the prescribed list of subjects. Students who do not have a law degree from a common law jurisdiction or any prior legal studies or experience are also expected to complete the two-day preliminary subject Australian Legal Process and Legal Institutions.
Subjects
- Human rights law
Standard entry requirements
A degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) at honours standard or equivalent leading to admission to legal practice or a degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) leading to admission to legal practice and at least one year of documented, relevant professional experience or an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and at least one year of documented, relevant professional work experience.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Parkville | Domestic: $22,656 International: $23,328 | Yes |
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