Master of Regulation and Compliance

About the course

Businesses face increasingly complex regulation and compliance issues that span local, federal and international levels. As a result, there is a growing demand across all industries for business professionals with up-to-date knowledge of the complex regulatory environment businesses operate within, and the ability to manage world-class compliance programs.The Master of Regulation and Compliance is aimed at professionals who want to gain specialist regulation and compliance knowledge.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for compliance and regulatory roles across private, public and third-sector organisations where regulation, governance and risk management are critical. Career paths may include compliance manager/officer, regulatory affairs adviser, governance or risk specialist, policy or regulatory analyst, and roles in banking and finance regulation, employment compliance or sustainability governance. This masters-level qualification supports advancement into senior compliance and regulatory leadership within the law-focused business regulation field.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

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

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)