Master of Laws in Family Dispute Resolution

About the course

This Master of Laws in Family Dispute Resolution focuses on family law and the theory and practice of family dispute resolution, with emphasis on the impact of separation and divorce and the resolution of post-separation parenting and property disputes. It is designed for both law and non-law graduates and develops advanced legal research and writing alongside mediation-focused skills for professional practice. This is a Master coursework degree in Law.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue roles supporting families through separation and divorce matters, including practice as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP) and mediation-related work aligned to national accreditation pathways. The degree can complement careers in family law, counselling, social work and psychology by strengthening dispute resolution theory, ethical practice and applied processes for managing parenting and property disputes. This is a Master coursework qualification in Law.

Living Costs in Gold Coast**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,564 - 2,068	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,096 - 1,449
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 310

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)