Graduate Diploma in Law (Intellectual Property) for 2009

Course overview

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.

Career outlook

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.

Duration, campus, fees and application information

	Domestic students	International students
Attendance type	On-campus at City: full-time, part-time	On-campus at City: full-time
Intakes	First semester, second semester	Not offered
Course Content	University handbook entry for this course	University handbook entry for this course
Duration	1 year full-time, 2 years part-time	1 year
Fees for 2009 Multiply fee by duration for approximate cost	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 $21,590 AUD	International fee per 48 credit points 48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year $28,220 AUD
CRICOS code	Not applicable	045452M
Monash course code	2299	2299
Faculty	Faculty of Law	Faculty of Law
Contact	Email: graduate@law.monash.edu.au Telephone: +61 3 9641 6222	Email: graduate@law.monash.edu.au Telephone: +61 3 9641 6222

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

A Bachelor of Laws or equivalent legal qualification, or a recognised undergraduate degree with a minimum credit average. Applicants who do not hold an undergraduate degree may be admitted if they have relevant qualifications and experience in this area of specialisation (ie. intellectural property or intellectural property law).

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

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Semester two (July)

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Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

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 a Computer-based TOEFL 250 (ER of 5.0) or Internet-based TOEFL Overall: 100 (with Writing 24+, and no other section lower than 20).