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February | March | June | July | August
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
234 St. Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC 3006
Student Information
Tuition Fee
AUD $30,496 (2026 indicative first year fee)
Duration
1 year part time
Intakes
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Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB VIC)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
State Legal Admission Authority
Course Content
Prescribed list subjects (50 credit points)
e.g. Copyright Law (LAWS70207), New Media and Communications (LAWS70182), Online Streaming, Film and TV Law (LAWS70080), Entertainment Law (LAWS70273), Privacy Law (LAWS70082), Information Technology Contracting Law (LAWS70362), National Security and Press Freedom (LAWS90238).
Other electives
e.g. Artificial Intelligence and the Law (LAWS90145), Competition in Digital Markets (LAWS90171), Regulating Online Harms (LAWS90312), Criminalising Speech in the Internet Age (LAWS70184).
Common Questions
Yes, the Graduate Diploma in Communications 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 communications law.
The course takes 1 year to complete on a part-time basis, making it well suited to those who are currently working.
The indicative first year fee for 2026 is AUD $24,992. Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available for this course.
The course has multiple intake periods throughout the year, with intakes available in February, March, June, July, and August.
The Graduate Diploma in Communications Law is part of the world-renowned Melbourne Law Masters program at the University of Melbourne, which is ranked #1 in Australia and #8 in the world for Law.
Application
Three simple steps to get enrolled
Step 01
Enquire
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Step 02
Submit Documents
Our team will guide you on exactly which documents to prepare and submit.
Step 03
Get Enrolled
Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!
Processing time: Offer letter issued within approximately 1 business days.
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