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Graduate Certificate in Australian Migration Law and PracticeThe Sir Zelman Cowen Centre at Victoria University Law School have offered the Graduate Certificate in Australian Migration Law and Practice since 1 July 2006. It has also been involved in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training online and face to face. Victoria University has taught migration law to students as part of the migration agents knowledge entry examination (MAPKE), and under the regime prior to MAPKE, for the past 12 years. It is one of the most experienced providers of migration education in Australia. Teaching StaffStaff members teaching in the migration course include leading experts in the area of Australian immigration law. Staff include the former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria, three Law Institute of Victoria accredited specialist lawyers, the former head of the Refugee Review Tribunal, Senior Magistrate, and a former Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs staff member. The CourseGraduates must complete four mandatory subjects to be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Migration Law and Practice. The University course code for the Graduate Certificate is BTAL. The subjects are:
The subjects will be delivered online and face-to-face. Online courses will be available to students throughout Australia and overseas. Face-to-face classes will be offered in Melbourne, Sydney subject to sufficient enrolments. Please be aware that it is a MARA requirement that intending Migration Agents must be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents. Applicants are encouraged to contact the MARA for further information on eligibility to register as a Migration Agent. As this is a government regulated course, the assessment standards are as follows:
WebCT - Online Learning CentreStudents enrolled in the Graduate Certificate course will be granted admission to our WebCT Online Learning Centre. The Learning Centre provides access to course materials such as class powerpoint presentations, lecture notes, assessment tasks, assessment due dates, legislation etc. Online students are granted access to a separate area of WebCT which enables them to complete online tutorial quizzes to enhance their knowledge of the course. Students must be computer literate and possess a current windows package in order to access all information. Course Dates
EnrolmentAs a candidate, you should be aware of the following important information relating to your enrolment in the Graduate Certificate in Australian Migration Law and Practice.
ApplicationTo apply for the Graduate Certificate course – you must firstly download and complete the 2009 Higher Education Direct Admission/Supplementary Information Form admission documentation below. Please do NOT submit your application via the ONLINE tool. The Cowen Centre will notify you via email of the outcome of your application once the selection committee has reviewed your application. Students must meet Victoria University's admission application requirements. To qualify for admission to the program, you should have completed a relevant degree or diploma and intend to be employed in a position associated with the immigration industry. In the absence of formal qualifications, you should have training and work experience to indicate your ability to undertake the course successfully. You should complete the 2009 Higher Education Direct Admission/Supplementary Information Form located at Future Students and return it to the relevant location as soon as possible. 2009 AdmissionsFor information on the university's 2008 intake, refer to the Here is a link to the 2009 Higher Education Direct Admission/Supplementary Information Form Closing date for ALL applications is Friday November 14, 2008. No late submissions will be accepted FeesFees for the Graduate Certificate are $2083 per subject. The entire course of four subjects costs $8332. In addition, students are required to pay a fee of $294.00 for completion of the MARA assessment. This fee is remitted to MARA on your behalf. Fees are payable by payment date and ALL amendments must be made by census date: If your fees are not paid by this time - your enrolment will be cancelled. If you are a Full-Fee paying student - fees are payable up front – there are NO installment plans available. Australian Citizens are eligible to apply for FEE-HELP. FEE-HELP is not available to any other citizenship status. FEE-HELP is the Federal Government loan scheme. Students eligible for a FEE-HELP loan must complete and submit a Request for FEE-HELP Assistance form on or before the census date for their first course. For further information on FEE-HELP, refer to the FEE-HELP information booklet, available on the www.goingtouni.gov.au web site. Academic Staff
CPD Points for the Graduate Certificate FAQ'sFrequently Asked Questions
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