Graduate Diploma in Migration Law

Gain advanced knowledge in migration law with the practical and engaging Graduate Diploma in Migration Law at Victoria University, and prepare to register as a migration agent.
VU is Australia’s leading migration law education provider, with the longest-running program nationwide. The Graduate Diploma in Migration Law is designed for prospective migration agents, legal practitioners, HR migration specialists and government workers to build on their knowledge and become registered migration agents.

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Review conceptual frameworks and exhibit advanced technical knowledge of migration and administrative law employing independent judgement in their application in wide ranging contexts and communities
Interpret relevant provisions of the Migration Act, Regulations and associated legislation contextualised in cross-disciplinary knowledge in order to initiate creative solutions to multi-faceted problems, while respecting and valuing the diversity of clients
Provide complex assessment of and advocate for regulatory decisions for a range of stakeholders in a number of ways, including briefs, responses and visa applications, while balancing the interests of individuals and public good
Exemplify ethical and professional standards in the provision of migration law advice to clients both independently and also as a member of a team

Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.

English language requirements

IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score of 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0)

TOEFL Internet: 79 (Listening 19, Speaking 19, Reading 18, Writing 22)

Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 58-64 (with no section score less than 50)

University of Cambridge - Advanced (CAE): Overall score of 176. No individual band less than 169.

VU English - English for Academic Purposes (EAP) (Level 6): Achieved.