The University of Melbourne Courses & Fees

Diploma in Economics provides this. You should acquire and be able to apply the skills of a professional economist at an honours level. Those with good results will be eligible for graduate level study in economics and econometrics at the Masters and Graduate Research levels.

Aimed at students with a background in economics, analytics or mathematics (including some statistics), the Master of Applied Econometrics is a three-semester program that focuses on the practical application of advanced econometric modelling techniques. Econometric skills (the application of statistical methods to economic data), are increasingly in demand as advances in information and communications technologies, offer greater opportunities to work with big data. Melbourne Business School also offers a 2-year Master of Applied Econometrics (Enhanced) if you're interested in taking advantage of our many elective options as part of your degree.

The Master of Commerce (Economics) represents years 1 and 2 of the 5-year doctoral program in Economics and is only available to students pursuing the doctoral program.

Melbourne Business School's Master of Economics offers advanced studies in economics and econometrics. You will gain the skills necessary to practice as a professional economist in the public or private sectors. Graduates of the Master of Economics will have detailed knowledge of the most recent research in the disciplines of economics and econometrics and will have developed the skills needed to make their own contributions to that research. Graduates will leave as critical thinkers in microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics. They will develop expertise in: Fundamental principals influencing markets and managing organisations Evaluating the impact of a variety of cultural and environmental factors on economic policy and business decisions Interpreting and critically evaluating articles in economics research literature

Aimed at students with a background in economics, analytics or mathematics (including some statistics), the Master of Applied Econometrics is a 2-year program that focuses on the practical application of advanced econometric modelling techniques. Econometric skills (the application of statistical methods to economic data), are increasingly in demand as advances in information and communications technologies, offer greater opportunities to work with big data.

The specialisation in Asian law is ideal for lawyers and other professionals dealing with Asian legal systems in commercial, legal or policy capacities, or for researchers and scholars interested in Asia. International and domestic students will benefit from the diversity of subjects, exposure to teaching staff who speak Asian languages and who have lived and practiced law in Asian jurisdictions. It will also provide access to the Asian Law Centre - Australia's first and largest centre devoted to developing understandings of Asian laws and legal systems and its sister centre, the Centre for Indonesian Law, Islam and Society, which is devoted to the study of Indonesian law and Islamic law across the Asian region. Covering a range of Asian legal systems and societies, the program offers insights into laws, institutions and their reform and practices that will determine how governments, businesses and broader stakeholders interact within and across borders.

The Master of Public and International Law (MPub&IntLaw) recognises the increasing interdependence of international and domestic law, bringing together constitutional, administrative and public international law. It's ideal for both practitioners and scholars with backgrounds or interests in government, international institutions, not-for-profit organisations, business/government relations and international development. As a student, you can choose from a wide range of subjects across the entire field of public law, giving you access to the latest developments in theory and practice in Australia and elsewhere. The Master of Public and International Law is available for both law and non-law graduates.

The Graduate Diploma in Dispute Resolution (GDipDisRes) works from the principles that underpin dispute resolution and management, examining how these principles inform the theoretical and practical aspects of this rapidly changing area of law. It's available for both law and non-law graduates is ideal for legal practitioners and those working in the design, reform and practice of dispute resolution. Working with judges, legal practitioners and legal researchers who are leaders in their fields, and fellow students from Australia and around the world, you'll have a unique opportunity to gain advanced understanding of litigation and alternative dispute resolution.

Melbourne Law School aims to admit outstanding graduates from a wide variety of countries and to provide them with a world class experience in undertaking a graduate research degree. The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) degree requires you to undertake a substantial piece of independent and original research under academic supervision. The research thesis is examined externally by scholars with international standing in the research field of the thesis topic.

The Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Law (GDipIPLaw) is part of the Melbourne Law Masters program, which offers one of the largest and most respected IP law specialisations in the world. The extensive range of practically-focused and theoretically-rigorous subjects covers the spectrum of IP protection regimes and many subjects are accredited by the Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board (TTIPAB). It's ideal if you're seeking accreditation as a patent and/or trade marks attorney in Australia and New Zealand, or seeking to develop and expand your expertise in intellectual property law generally. The Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Law is available for both law and non-law graduates and its flexible structure makes it ideal for working professionals looking to immerse themselves in the study of intellectual property law.

The Master of Health and Medical Law (MHlth&MedLaw) gives legal practitioners, doctors, health professionals and administrators the legal knowledge to take the next step in their careers. It's 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 health and medical law. Working with lecturers who are leaders in their fields, and fellow students from Australia and around the world, you'll gain advanced understanding of a range of legal and ethical issues relating to the field of health and medical law.

The Master of Intellectual Property Law (MIPLaw) is one of the largest and most respected specialist IP law programs in the world. The extensive range of practically-focused and theoretically-rigorous subjects covers the spectrum of IP protection regimes and many subjects are accredited by the Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board (TTIPAB). It's ideal if you're seeking accreditation as a patent and/or trade marks attorney in Australia and New Zealand, or seeking to develop and expand your expertise in intellectual property law generally. The Master of Intellectual Property Law is available for both law and non-law graduates and its flexible structure makes it ideal for working professionals looking to immerse themselves in the study of intellectual property law.

The Graduate Diploma in Sports Law (GDipSportsLaw) gives legal practitioners and professionals in the growing fields of sports administration and management the legal knowledge to take the next step in their careers. It's 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 sports law. Working with lecturers who are leaders in their fields, and fellow students from Australia and around the world, you'll have a unique opportunity to gain advanced understanding of sports law and practice.

Energy and resources are dominant in the Australian economy, and management of these resources presents formidable legal challenges for governments and private enterprise at global, national and local levels. The Graduate Diploma in Energy and Resources Law (GDipEnergy&ResourcesLaw) is part of the world-renowned Melbourne Law Masters program. It's 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 energy and resources law. Working with lecturers who are leaders in their fields, and fellow students from Australia and around the world, you'll have a unique opportunity to gain advanced understanding of energy and resources law, the regimes governing exploration and production activities and resolution of land-use and resources conflicts.

Effective legal frameworks and institutions are pivotal in tackling inequality, alleviating poverty and creating a sustainable environment. The Master of Law and Development (MLaw&Dev) allows you to examine the legalisation of development and the role of international and regional actors in law reform projects. It also offers the opportunity to investigate and analyse both international law and the rule of law in a developmental context. As a student, you can choose from subjects that take a range of practical, historical, critical, applied and theoretical perspectives. It's ideal for those working in international development from a government, non-government or not-for-profit background, as well as for those who wish to undertake specialist study in the area in preparation for a research degree. It's available for both law and non-law graduates.

The Master of International Tax (MIntTax) is a globally-recognised specialist tax qualification that equips you for the practice of taxation law in a rapidly changing economic world. It's ideal for tax professionals, academics, government officials and those planning a career in tax law, whether from Australia or internationally, in which international taxation will play a key role. As a student, you can choose from a substantial selection of international and comparative tax subjects, as well as a range of subjects from Melbourne Law School's broader tax and commercial law programs. All subjects are taught by leading international or Australian tax experts with significant reputations in the field of international tax.

Major shifts in laws governing the workplace and labour force in Australia mean that understanding the regulatory framework pertaining to employment and labour relations practices is more important than ever. The Graduate Diploma in Employment and Labour Relations Law is ideal for legal practitioners and non-lawyers with an interest in the legal regulation of employment and labour relations, including those working in the public sector, corporate management and human resources/personnel services as well as trade unions and employer groups. Working with lecturers who are leaders in their fields, and fellow students from Australia and around the world, you'll have a unique opportunity to gain advanced understanding of employment and labour relations law, its recent developments and its interaction with the governance and practice of the industry.

The Graduate Diploma in Laws (GDipLaw) allows you to tailor your studies to meet your own professional and personal areas of interest in law. As a student in the Graduate Diploma in Laws, you'll study four subjects from the world-renowned Melbourne Law Masters program, which offers students a choice of over 150 subjects in 26 specialist legal areas. Like the Master of Laws (LLM), it's available only for law graduates and the flexible structure makes it ideal for working professionals looking to develop their expertise in selected areas of the law.

The Master of Employment and Labour Relations Law (MEmpLabRelLaw) is ideal for legal practitioners and non-lawyers with an interest in the legal regulation of employment and labour relations, including those working in the public sector, corporate management and human resources/personnel services as well as trade unions and employer groups. Working with lecturers who are leaders in their fields, and fellow students from Australia and around the world, you'll have a unique opportunity to gain advanced understanding of employment and labour relations law, its recent developments and its interaction with the governance and practice of the industry.

The Master of Private Law (MPrivateLaw) gives you the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of the core areas of law that are fundamentally important to commercial practice. As a student, you'll have a unique opportunity to gain an advanced understanding of the current issues and developments that are vitally important to lawyers involved in commercial litigation and commercial transactions, including contract law, the law of torts, equity, restitution, trusts and remedies. It's 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 private law.