Monash University Handbook 2010 Postgraduate - Course

3397 - Graduate Diploma in Law (Human Rights)

NOTE: This course has been updated - please refer to the Postgraduate handbook change register for details.

This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Law

Managing faculty	Law
Abbreviated title	GradDipLaw(HR)
Total credit points required	48
Standard duration of study (years)	1 year FT, 2 years PT
Study mode and location	On-campus (City (Melbourne))
Contact details	Coordinator Postgraduate Admissions and Publications Email: graduate@law.monash.edu.au Telephone: +61 3 9903 8500
Course coordinator	Associate Professor John Duns

Notes

This course is not available to international student visa holders.

Description

This course caters for the needs of graduates in disciplines other than law who are interested in how human rights law impacts upon their work and those who wish to seek employment by human rights-related organisations such as international human rights non-govenrment organisations (NGOs) and international development agencies. It also increases the range of options for law graduates who wish to undertake a postgraduate qualification.

Objectives

The Graduate Diploma in Law (Human Rights) aims to provide further education in the legal profession to students who want to upgrade their knowledge and keep abreast of local and international developments in human rights law. It may also contribute to continuing legal education and professional development. The course, in terms of course structure, teaching methods, class times and venues, is designed with the interests of part-time students particularly in mind.

Maximum credit allowed

24 credit points

Structure

This course comprises eight 6-point coursework units.

Requirements

Students must choose* at least three units in the human rights law specialisation, although candidates who are admitted without credit must complete a minimum of five units from this area of specialisation. For further information regarding the core units and other available units, refer to the website at http://www.law.monash.edu.au/postgraduate/units-overview.html.

* Candidates who do not have an undergraduate law degree, or who have not been granted credit, must complete LAW7212 (Australian legal system). Students with a law degree from a non-Australian jurisdiction must complete LAW7436 (Introduction to Australian legal process).

Minimum grade for articulation

A credit average is required to articulate to a relevant masters program.

Award(s)

Graduate Diploma in Law (Human Rights)