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Graduate Diploma in Law

Graduate Diploma.
The University of Sydney

53

in world overall ranking*

4

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Graduate Diploma in Law is designed for legal practitioners and law graduates who want to deepen and update their legal knowledge without committing to a full master’s degree. You complete 24 credit points (four units of study) and choose electives from a range of specialist areas to suit your interests and career goals. It is a face-to-face Graduate Diploma in Law. The programme develops advanced legal analysis, professional practice skills, and specialist knowledge for complex legal and regulatory contexts.

Career outcome

This course can support career advancement for practising lawyers and law graduates by strengthening contemporary legal knowledge and analytical capability. Elective study across areas such as business, environmental, health, international and taxation law can help you develop or broaden an area of expertise relevant to legal practice, policy, compliance, government or related professional roles. It is a Graduate Diploma in Law. Preparing graduates for legal practice, in-house counsel, policy advisory, and specialist professional roles in Law.


Living Costs in Sydney**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 22
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 2,207 - 2,918
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,599 - 2,115
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 9 - 10
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 219 - 290

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$30,850 per year

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Full Fee Paying: A$20,350

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Information

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1 years

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February, August

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The University of Sydney (Camperdown/Darlington campus)
Sydney, CBD Level 16, 17 and 18, 133 Castlereagh Street

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GNLAWLAW1000

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

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Up to A$40,000

tick iconAUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP (INTERNATIONAL)

Tuition fees waived

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