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Full time / Part time
March | June | July | August | December
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
234 St. Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC 3006
Student Information
Tuition Fee
Australian full fee (AF) AUD $24,992 (2026 indicative first year fee); Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available
Duration
6 months full time / 1 year part time
Intakes
March, June, July, August, December
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), Designs Law and Practice (LAWS70261), Fundamentals of Intellectual Property (LAWS90125), Patent Law (LAWS70021), Trade Mark Practice (LAWS90035), Trade Marks and Unfair Competition (LAWS70046), Traditional Knowledge, Biodiversity & IP (LAWS90325).
Other electives
e.g. Artificial Intelligence and the Law (LAWS90145), Digital Trade (LAWS90126), Entertainment Law (LAWS70273), Privacy Law (LAWS70082), Regulating Online Harms (LAWS90312).
Common Questions
Yes, the Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Law is available for both law and non-law graduates, making it accessible to professionals from a range of academic backgrounds.
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 starts available in March, June, July, August, and December.
Yes, many subjects within the course are accredited by the Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board (TTIPAB), making the qualification ideal for those seeking accreditation as a patent and/or trade marks attorney in Australia and New Zealand.
The course can be completed in 6 months full time or 1 year part time, and its flexible structure makes it ideal for working professionals.
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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