Graduate Diploma in Local Government Law for 2010

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
This course is not available to international students
Intakes First semester, second semester  
Course Content 2010 University handbook entry for this course 2010 University handbook entry for this course
Duration 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time 1 year
Credit points 48 total for course 48 total for course
Fees for 2010

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
$22,800 AUD

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
Fee information not presently available.
Please contact the faculty.
Monash course code 3399 3399
Faculty Faculty of Law Faculty of Law
Contact Coordinator Postgraduate Admissions and Publications
Email: graduate@law.monash.edu.au Telephone: +61 3 9903 8500
Coordinator Postgraduate Admissions and Publications
Email: graduate@law.monash.edu.au Telephone: +61 3 9903 8500

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)

Apply now (online or by mail)

Semester two (July)

Apply now (online or by mail)

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