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Graduate Diploma in Communications Law
University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Graduate Diploma in Communications Law at the University of Melbourne gives law and non-law graduates an advanced understanding of the laws affecting media and communications industries, covering publication, ownership, services and technology. Students complete 50 credit points taught by communications law experts, delivered intensively to fit around working professionals' schedules.
The course is part of the Melbourne Law Masters program. Melbourne Law School is ranked first in Australia and eighth globally, and graduates build expertise in the international context facing law and media regulation.
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Admissions
To be considered for entry into this course, you must: Have completed a Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) (AQF7) or a Juris Doctor (JD) (AQF9) leading to admission to legal practice with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65%, or equivalent. Or Have completed a Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) (AQF7) or a Juris Doctor (JD) (AQF9) or equivalent, leading to admission to legal practice. And Have one year of documented relevant experience. Or Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) or equivalent in a cognate (relevant) discipline. Cognate (relevant) disciplines include: Communications, Journalism, Media. 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 fields including media and communications. The University of Melbourne is
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