Australian Migration Law and Practice

Tailored for busy professionals

The Graduate Diploma in Australian Migration Law and Practice* equips students with the knowledge, understanding and practical skills required to practice as a qualified Migration Agent in Australia.

The Masters of Australian Migration Law and Practice will enhance your skills with the foundation knowledge, understanding and practical skills that are required to practice as a qualified Australian migration agent. The Masters is for individuals seeking to accelerate their career through deepened subject knowledge and improved personal and professional skills.

These programs are available fully online and can be completed full-time or part-time.

These courses emphasise problem-based, real-life interactive learning experiences.

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The Graduate Diploma in Australian Migration Law and Practice is the minimum qualification for individuals seeking registration in Australia as a Migration Agent. Upon successful completion of the Diploma and the Capstone exam administered by Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA), graduates may seek registration to practice as a Registered Migration Agent. There are additional requirements for registration as a migration agent. Consult OMARA for further information.

Applications open for 2024

Apply for the Graduate Diploma in Australian Migration Law and Practice

Apply for the Masters of Australian Migration Law and Practice

Delivery

These programs are designed to accommodate professionals who may need to balance the competing pressures of family, work and lifestyle. The courses are offered fully online.

Course costs

2024 fees

Graduate Diploma in Australian Migration Law and Practice $23,632 or cost per unit $2,954

Masters of Australian Migration Law and Practice $35,448 or cost per unit $2,954 

Program overviews

The Graduate Diploma consists of 8 units, and the Masters consists of 12 units.

All of the units are taught by highly qualified and experienced specialists in a small group setting.

You can hear directly from course coordinator Dr Kunle Ola to learn how our programs will help you develop your abilities in these areas and prepare you to work as a migration lawyer by watching our 

Employability skills

The Graduate Diploma in Australian Migration Law and Practice equips students with the knowledge, understanding and skills to practice as a qualified migration agent. The Graduate Diploma addresses the Occupational Competency Standards for registered migration agents prescribed by the Department of Home Affairs and is the minimum qualification for individuals seeking registration in Australia as a migration agent. In addition, the Diploma provides generic, transferable, non-discipline specific employability skills including literacy, communication skills, critical thinking, and personal skills (such as time management and acting with integrity).

Enhance your skills further with a masters by completing the graduate diploma and thereafter, exploring from a series of course work or research electives to deepen your knowledge and enhance your Migration career ambitions with the Masters of Australian Migration Law and Practice.

Professional recognition

Upon successful completion of the Diploma and the Capstone exam administered by OMARA, graduates may seek registration to practice as a Registered Migration Agent. There are additional requirements for registration as a Migration Agent.

Register your interest

*_{The Department of Home Affairs has approved the ACU Graduate Diploma in Australian Migration Law and Practice as a prescribed course - see the OMARA website}