The Graduate Diploma in Communications Law (GDipCommLaw) gives you an advanced understanding of the existing and developing laws affecting the media and communication industries and their impact on the publication of information, ownership, services and technology. It’s available for both law and non-law graduates and the flexible structure makes it ideal for working professionals looking to immerse themselves in the study of communications law. Working with lecturers who are experts in the field of communications law, and fellow students from Australia and around the world, you’ll have a unique opportunity to gain advanced understanding of this vibrant area of the law. Course structure Students must complete four subjects from the prescribed list, including at least one subject from each group. Students who do not have a law degree from a common law jurisdiction or any prior legal studies or experience are also expected to complete the two-day preliminary subject Australian Legal Process and Legal Institutions. Subject timing and format The Melbourne Law Masters program has been designed around the busy schedules of working professionals. Subjects are offered from February to December each year. Most subjects are taught intensively, giving you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the subject content. Intensive subjects are typically taught over five days, either from Monday–Friday or Wednesday–Tuesday, excluding the weekend. This intensive format enables students from interstate or overseas to fly to Melbourne to attend class. Semester-length subjects are generally taught for two hours in the evening each week during the semester. Subjects are taught in an interactive seminar style and class sizes normally range from 20 to 30 students. Duration As a student, you will need to enrol in at least one subject per semester and will have a maximum of two years to complete the course, including any leave of absence. As a student in the Graduate Diploma in Communications Law, you’ll develop an advanced understanding of the complex body of knowledge in the field of communications law, including: The implications of different regulatory models for individuals, corporate entities, states and information providers The international context facing law and the media and communications industries Divergent legal norms and cultural values within contemporary approaches to communications law and policy.