Migration law

Start a career in migration law, or upgrade your qualification, with a Victoria University postgraduate course or intensive short course.

Courses in migration law

Postgraduate (higher-level university courses)

University study undertaken after you graduate with a bachelor degree (or acquire equivalent experience).

Graduate Diploma in Migration Law
LGML | Postgraduate | Duration: 1 year

Why choose VU

Studying migration law at VU

Find out how migration law is changing lives
Imagine if your job could give people a new life; ensuring they can find their place in the world. Migration law does that – and it happens to be a rapidly growing industry with endless opportunities.
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Complete one unit (subject) at a time, in workshop-style classes, with our award-winning learning model.
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Uniquely VU
When you study with us, you benefit from work placements, the VU Block Model and employability programs.

Career outcomes

Our courses in migration law are designed to equip you with the skills to succeed in a range of roles across industry sectors including:

  • registered migration agent
  • specialised migration lawyer
  • community law advisor
  • human resource assessor and adviser
  • policy work in government and industry.

VU stories

Marzena Fordonska
A law career enriched by experience
Graduate Diploma in Migration Law, Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry)
"My migration law placement was so inspiring that I decided to continue my studies to become a lawyer. I am absolutely convinced VU’s Block Model is the greatest possible study method."
My migration law placement was so inspiring that I decided to continue my studies to become a lawyer. I am absolutely convinced VU’s Block Model is the greatest possible study method.
Marzena's story
Leading the way in migration law
Graduate Diploma in Migration Law
"Seeing people successfully settling into the country, embracing the diverse culture and prospering economically gives me the highest level of satisfaction."
Seeing people successfully settling into the country, embracing the diverse culture and prospering economically gives me the highest level of satisfaction.
Seema's story
From scientist to legal expert
Graduate Diploma in Migration Law
"The lecturers are practicing professionals; they teach complex concepts in a way that’s easy to understand. It’s incredible how quickly you go from not knowing anything to really becoming an expert."
The lecturers are practicing professionals; they teach complex concepts in a way that’s easy to understand. It’s incredible how quickly you go from not knowing anything to really becoming an expert.
Simon's story

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