Graduate Diploma in Communications Law

The Graduate Diploma in Communications Law (GDipCommLaw) gives you an advanced understanding of the existing and developing laws affecting the media and communication industries and their impact on the publication of information, ownership, services and technology. Its available for both law and non-law graduates and the flexible structure makes it ideal for working professionals looking to immerse themselves in the study of communications law.

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

Parkville

Part-time - 1 years

$23,488
N/A

Structure

Students must complete 50 credit points of study from the prescribed list of subjects.

Subjects

  • Artificial Intelligence and the LawComparative Press FreedomCompetition in Digital Markets
  • Copyright Law
  • Criminalising Speech in the Internet Age
  • Cyber Security and the Law
  • Digital Trade
  • Fundamentals of Intellectual Property
  • Health Data Governance
  • Information Technology Contracting Law
  • New Media and Communications
  • Online Streaming, Film and TV Law
  • Privacy and the Media
  • Privacy Law

Entry requirements

  • A degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) with a University of Melbourne equivalent score of at least 70, leading to admission to legal practice, OR
  • A degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) leading to admission to legal practice and at least one year of documented, relevant professional experience, OR
  • An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and at least one year of documented, relevant professional work experience.