Course Level
Master Degree (By Coursework)
Master of Laws in Family Dispute Resolution
The Master of Laws in Family Dispute Resolution, suitable to both law and non-law graduates, focuses on the impact of separation and divorce on families, as well as the management and resolution of post-separation parenting and property disputes. The program consists of eight compulsory subjects which can be completed over four semesters part-time, with students completing two subjects each semester. Students can start in either January or September of each year. The program covers both the theory and practice of family dispute resolution to ensure that graduates have a deep knowledge base, and sophisticated skill set, for practising as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP).
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
Gold Coast | Full-time - 16 months | N/A | N/A |
Subjects
- LAWS77-772: Dispute Resolution: Practice and Procedure (10CP)
- LAWS77-773: Dispute Resolution: Theories and Principles (10CP)
- LAWS77-801: Mediation and Dispute Resolution Practice 1 (10CP)
- LAWS77-802: Mediation and Dispute Resolution Practice 2 (10CP)
- LAWS77-803: Family Dispute Resolution 1 (10CP)
- LAWS77-804: Family Dispute Resolution 2 (10CP)
- LAWS77-808: Negotiation in Family Dispute Resolution (10CP)
- LAWS77-809: Vulnerable Parties and Family Dispute Resolution (10CP)
Entry requirements
- Successful completion of an Australian Qualification Framework Level 7 equivalent bachelors degree in either law, psychology, social work, conflict management, mediation, or dispute resolution from an approved institution.
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