Duration
6 months part time
Mode (Location)
Online
Intake
January, July
Key dates
Key dates
Fees
AUD $12,496 (2026 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available
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Entry requirements
Admission criteria
To be considered for entry into this course, you must:
- Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) or equivalent in a cognate (relevant) discipline.
Cognate (relevant) disciplines include: Law, economics, commerce, or business.
And - Have one year of documented relevant experience.
Relevant experience for this course may include legal roles such as a lawyer, solicitor, advocate, attorney, counsel, barrister, magistrate, or judge's associate or roles in the field of competition and/or consumer policy, law or economics in legal practice, in the private or public sectors, in a government body such as a department responsible for economic policy, a competition or consumer enforcement authority, or related regulatory or enforcement agency or non-governmental organisation.
Relevant experience is measured in full-time years but may be completed within a part-time equivalent timeframe.
Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards.
Where our admission criteria includes a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and/or specific subject criteria, these are based on University of Melbourne grades and subjects. If you've studied elsewhere, we'll assess your relevant prior studies and equivalent grades. Your final WAM may be adjusted depending on your previous institution's accreditation, subject grading, and pass marks.
English language requirements
All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:
- English language test score requirements
If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:
*Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE); LanguageCert Academic; Michigan English Test. If a test displays N/A, it is not accepted for this course.IELTS
7.0
with writing 6.5; speaking 6.5; reading 6.5; listening 6.5TOEFL
91
with writing 23; speaking 22; reading 19; listening 19PEARSON
72
with writing 65; speaking 66; reading 64; listening 64CAMBRIDGE
178
with writing 180; speaking 187; reading 168; listening 168LANGUAGECERT ACADEMIC
73
with writing 71; speaking 76; reading 65; listening 62MET
62
with writing 64; speaking 53; reading 59; listening 59
About selection
As part of your application, you must also:
- Provide a curriculum vitae (CV) detailing relevant education, work experience, skills and achievements
Missing information or documents may result in your application being deemed ineligible.
When assessing (and where relevant, ranking) applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
- Prior academic performance
- Relevance of previous study
- Relevant prior (research and/or professional) experience
The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Selection and Admission Policy.
Meeting the minimum entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.
Additional information
Advanced Standing
Prior studies may be credited towards your degree and potentially reduce the duration of your course. This is known as Advanced Standing (also known as credit or recognition of prior learning).
You can find out if you’re eligible for advanced standing (credit) here. You should apply if you wish to be considered for advanced standing and this will be considered if you are offered a place in the course.
For additional, in-depth details on entry requirements and admissions for this course, refer to the University Handbook.