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Graduate Diploma in Laws

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 in Laws (GDipLaw) lets law graduates tailor study to their professional and personal interests in law. Students complete four subjects drawn from the Melbourne Law Masters, choosing from more than 170 subjects across many specialist legal areas. The flexible structure is designed to suit working professionals seeking to deepen expertise in selected areas of law.

What you might learn

Students develop advanced knowledge in chosen areas of law by selecting four specialist subjects from the Melbourne Law Masters suite. The course is designed to build focused legal expertise that aligns with individual professional goals and interests. Its flexible structure supports continued professional practice while undertaking postgraduate legal study.

Career outcome

Graduates can strengthen specialist legal knowledge to support progression in legal practice or in law-related professional roles. The course can help professionals develop expertise in particular legal fields relevant to their work, supporting opportunities in private practice, government, corporate, and regulatory environments. It is suited to lawyers and law-trained professionals seeking to broaden or deepen capability in specific areas of law.

Entry requirements

Available only for law graduates.


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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GD-LAWS

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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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