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Graduate Diploma in Global Competition and Consumer 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 Global Competition and Consumer Law program is a comprehensive specialist qualification focused on competition and consumer law in a global context, reflecting the growth of regulatory regimes across more than 130 countries. Delivered by Melbourne Law School, it features teaching by world-leading experts, including senior figures from major international competition and consumer institutions and experienced practitioners. The course can also provide a pathway into further study, including progression to the Master of Global Competition and Consumer Law (subject to eligibility).

What you might learn

This course is designed for students seeking a specialist postgraduate qualification in global competition and consumer law. It aims to challenge students through a rigorous learning approach while developing specialist expertise and practical legal-economic skills relevant to matters of significant economic and societal impact. The program’s international orientation also supports students to build professional capability and a worldwide network in the field.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles in competition and consumer regulators, policy bodies, and intergovernmental organisations working on market regulation and consumer protection. The qualification is also relevant for legal and advisory careers in private practice and in-house teams dealing with competition law, consumer law, and regulatory compliance across jurisdictions. It supports career paths involving advocacy, investigations, enforcement, policy development, and strategic compliance in global markets.

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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1 years

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January, July

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Parkville

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GD-GCCLAW

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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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