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Graduate Diploma in Banking and Finance Law

Graduate Diploma.
The University of Melbourne

37

in world overall ranking*

1

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Graduate Diploma of Banking and Finance Law is designed to give students a sophisticated understanding of the legal and regulatory framework governing the Australian and international financial sector. It is suitable for both law and non-law graduates and offers a flexible structure for working professionals. Students complete four subjects across areas such as banking, funds management, finance transactions, superannuation, financial services and capital markets as part of the Melbourne Law Masters program.

What you might learn

Students develop advanced knowledge of how banking and finance activities are regulated and structured in Australia and internationally. The course builds capability to interpret and apply key legal principles across financial services, capital markets and transactional practice. It is intended to strengthen analytical and practical skills for advising on complex financial sector regulatory and compliance issues.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue roles in legal practice or in-house legal and compliance teams within banks, funds managers, financial services firms and corporate organisations. The course supports careers focused on banking and finance transactions, financial regulation, superannuation and capital markets work. It can also benefit professionals in risk, governance and regulatory affairs who work with legal frameworks in the financial sector.

Entry requirements

IELTS 7.0: with no band less than 6.5


Living Costs in Melbourne**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 15 - 20
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,583 - 2,094
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,207 - 1,596
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 7 - 9
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$30,496 per year

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A$24,992 per year

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Information

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6 months

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March, June, July, August, December

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Parkville

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968AB

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconMELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Up to A$56,000

tick iconMELBOURNE GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Up to 100% of tuition fees

tick iconINTERNATIONAL GRADUATE MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

Up to 50% of tuition fees

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