Graduate Diploma in Local Government Law for 2009

Course overview

The Graduate Diploma in Local Government Law was designed in consultation with industry partners and provides a thorough grounding in this area. It focuses on current issues in local government law relevant to the needs of senior and middle managers employed by local government authorities, as well as catering to the needs of graduates without a legal background in the local government sector. 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.

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
Monash course code 3399 3399
Faculty Faculty of Law Faculty of Law
Contact Coordinator Postgraduate Admissions and Publications, telephone +61 3 9641 6222, emaill graduate@law.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.law.monash.edu.au/postgraduate. Coordinator Postgraduate Admissions and Publications, telephone +61 3 9641 6222, emaill graduate@law.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.law.monash.edu.au/postgraduate.

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. local government or local government 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).

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

This course is currently not available to international students.

Semester two (July)

This course is currently not available to international students.

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