Graduate Diploma in Law (Intellectual Property) for 2013

At a glance

2013 Handbook entry 

Career opportunities

Professional accreditation: Some IP units qualify students for accreditation by the Professional Standards Board for Patent and Trade Marks Attorneys and the Institute of Patent Attorneys. Students seeking accreditation should check with the relevant body and Monash Law School for information on specific requirements and units.

Why study Graduate Diploma in Law (Intellectual Property)?

The Graduate Diploma in Law (Intellectual Property) is relevant for those who wish to advance their professional expertise in the evolving area of intellectual property law. Some units may qualify students for accreditation by the Professional Standards Board for Patent and Trade Marks Attorneys and the Institute of Patent Attorneys. This degree will enable you to acquire further legal expertise, adding value in the workplace as well as providing the opportunity to hone your skills in this specialised field of law and build on your existing experience.

While this course normally comprises eight coursework units, applicants holding an undergraduate degree may be given credit for up to four units for recognised work experience or prior learning.

Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for domestic students

Duration

1 year full-time
2 years part-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Commonwealth supported place not offered for this course.

Domestic fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$ 26,630 AUD

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

First Semester (March), Second Semester (July)

Attendances

  • On-campus at City: full-time, part-time

Faculty

Faculty of Law

Course code: 2299

CRICOS code: 045452M

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Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements   Coordinator Postgraduate Admissions and Publications
Email: law-postgraduate@monash.edu Telephone: +61 3 9903 8500

Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for international students

Duration

1 year full-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$ 34,810 AUD

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

First Semester (March), Second Semester (July)

Attendances

  • On-campus at City: full-time

Faculty

Faculty of Law

Course code: 2299

CRICOS code: 045452M

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements   study@monash.edu and phone +61 3 9903 4788

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

A Bachelor of Laws or equivalent legal qualification, with a minimum credit average; or

A Bachelor of Laws or equivalent legal qualification and at least one year of relevant work experience; or

An undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification in any discipline and at least one year of relevant work experience.

Applicants who do not hold an undergraduate degree may be admitted if they have relevant qualifications and work experience considered an equivalent or satisfactory substitute and that constitutes suitable preparation for the proposed course of study.

Relevant work experience: To adequately demonstrate your experience, please ensure that you have outlined your job title, the organisation name and department and the type, the number of employees, the duration of your tenure and the type (e.g. full time, part-time, casual), a description of the tasks for which you were responsible, and how they relate to the area of specialisation in which you are interested. You are required to submit one original employment reference which supports your CV (if you were self-employed, you should submit original references from two clients).You should also provide a URL of your organisation.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Apply now (online or by mail)

Semester two (July)

Apply now (online or by mail)

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

International entry requirements

A Bachelor of Laws or equivalent legal qualification, with a minimum credit average; or

A Bachelor of Laws or equivalent legal qualification and at least one year of relevant work experience; or

An undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification in any discipline and at least one year of relevant work experience in the area of specialisation.

Applicants who do not hold an undergraduate degree may be admitted if they have relevant qualifications and work experience considered an equivalent or satisfactory substitute and that constitutes suitable preparation for the proposed course of study.

Relevant work experience: To adequately demonstrate your experience, please ensure that you have outlined your job title, the organisation name and department and the type, the number of employees, the duration of your tenure and the type (e.g. full time, part-time, casual), a description of the tasks for which you were responsible, and how they relate to the area of specialisation in which you are interested. You are required to submit one original employment reference which supports your CV (if you were self-employed, you should submit original references from two clients).You should also provide a URL of your organisation.

English requirements for international students

Overall IELTS of 7.0; with Reading 6.5, Listening 6.5, Writing 6.5 and Speaking 6.5

Paper-based TOEFL 600 (TWE of 4.5); or Internet-based TOEFL Overall 100 (with Writing 24+, and no other section lower than 20).

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

Semester two (July)

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

Enrolment obligation

International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than 25% of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students cannot enrol exclusively in distance and/or online learning study in any compulsory study period. See standard 9.4 of The National Code 2007.