Graduate Diploma in Australian Migration Law and Practice
Launch a career in Australian migration law—one of the country’s most in-demand legal fields. Build practical skills and legal knowledge to help individuals, families, and businesses navigate the migration system, while preparing for registration as a migration agent and real-world practice.
With over 10 years of experience teaching migration law, Murdoch University offers the Graduate Diploma in Australian Migration Law and Practice, recognised by the Office of Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA) as satisfying the required entry-level course for registration as a migration agent (registration also requires the Capstone exam and other criteria).
You don't need a law degree to get started — just the drive to make a difference. This course is open to all backgrounds, and equally valuable for legal practitioners ready to expand their practice. Led by leading academics and experienced practitioners, this course is practical, hands-on, and designed to prepare you for success in this challenging field.
Where it will take you
Upon completing the Graduate Diploma and passing the OMARA Capstone Assessment, graduates are eligible to register as an Australian migration agent.
Career pathways include:
Migration agencies and specialist law firms
State and federal government departments
Non-government organisations (NGOs)
Private sector firms providing corporate immigration service
Professional accreditation
Successful completion of the Graduate Diploma in Australian Migration Law and Practice provides students with part of the requisite knowledge requirements for registration as a migration agent with the Department of Home Affairs / Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA).
Select which option best describes your path to university :
Means of admission
Minimum academic requirement
Minimum English requirement
Enabling courses (in Year 12)
For Criminology:
Successful completion of one of the following:
Murdoch FlexiTrack High Program in Year 12
TLC Learning for Tomorrow in Year 12
An enabling or bridging program at another Australian university
For Law:
No direct entry.
For Criminology:
Evidence of completing Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level (domestic applicants only), OR
Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years study at TAFE or an RTO (domestic applicants only), OR
A STAT Written English score of 140 or higher, OR
Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
English ATAR
Literature ATAR
English as and Additional Dialect (EALD)
University study
For Criminology:
Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open
Universities Australia (OUA)
For Law :
Successful study at AQF level 7 (or equivalent) achieving either one
semester with a minimum 70% GPA; or two semesters with a minimum 67% GPA.
Applicants via this pathway may be requested to attend an interview.
For Criminology:
Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open
Universities Australia (OUA)
Murdoch University Preparation Course (MUPC) with a final mark of 50% or higher in all subjects.
Murdoch University Preparation Course (MUPC) - (Accelerated Entry) with a final mark of 50% or higher in all subjects.
Foundation Studies Course with a final mark of 50% or higher in all subjects.
For Law :
Successful completion of one of the following:
Murdoch University Preparation Course (MUPC) with a minimum average
final mark of 78% or higher and a minimum score of 70% in “Introduction to Academic Communication”
Murdoch University Preparation Course (MUPC) - (Accelerated Entry) with minimum average final mark of 78% or higher and a minimum score of 70% in “Introduction to Academic Communication”
Foundation Studies Course with a minimum average final mark of 78% or higher and a minimum score of 70% in “Introduction to Academic Communication”
For Criminology:
Successful completion of one of the following:
Murdoch University Preparation Course (MUPC) with a final mark of 50% or higher in all subjects.
Murdoch University Preparation Course (MUPC) - (Accelerated Entry) with a final mark of 50% or higher in all subjects.
Foundation Studies Course with a final mark of 50% or higher in all subjects.
English for Academic Purposes with a final mark of 65%
For Law :
Successful completion of one of the following:
Murdoch University Preparation Course (MUPC) with a minimum average
final mark of 78% or higher and a minimum score of 70% in “Introduction to Academic Communication”
Murdoch University Preparation Course (MUPC) - (Accelerated Entry) with minimum average final mark of 78% or higher and a minimum score of 70% in “Introduction to Academic Communication”
Foundation Studies Course with a minimum average final mark of 78% or higher and a minimum score of 70% in “Introduction to Academic Communication”
English for Academic Purposes with a final mark of 75%
Enabling courses (after Year 12)
For Criminology:
Successful completion of one of the following:
OnTrack Flex, OnTrack Sprint or K-Track at Murdoch University.
An enabling or bridging course at another Australian university.
For Law :
No direct entry
For Criminology:
Successful completion of the course.
For Law :
No direct entry
Enabling courses (in Year 12)
Minimum academic requirement
For Criminology:
Successful completion of one of the following:
Murdoch FlexiTrack High Program in Year 12
TLC Learning for Tomorrow in Year 12
An enabling or bridging program at another Australian university
For Law:
No direct entry.
Minimum English requirement
For Criminology:
Evidence of completing Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level (domestic applicants only), OR
Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years study at TAFE or an RTO (domestic applicants only), OR
A STAT Written English score of 140 or higher, OR
Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
English ATAR
Literature ATAR
English as and Additional Dialect (EALD)
University study
Minimum academic requirement
For Criminology:
Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open
Universities Australia (OUA)
For Law :
Successful study at AQF level 7 (or equivalent) achieving either one
semester with a minimum 70% GPA; or two semesters with a minimum 67% GPA.
Applicants via this pathway may be requested to attend an interview.
Minimum English requirement
For Criminology:
Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open
Universities Australia (OUA)
Murdoch University Preparation Course (MUPC) with a final mark of 50% or higher in all subjects.
Murdoch University Preparation Course (MUPC) - (Accelerated Entry) with a final mark of 50% or higher in all subjects.
Foundation Studies Course with a final mark of 50% or higher in all subjects.
For Law :
Successful completion of one of the following:
Murdoch University Preparation Course (MUPC) with a minimum average
final mark of 78% or higher and a minimum score of 70% in “Introduction to Academic Communication”
Murdoch University Preparation Course (MUPC) - (Accelerated Entry) with minimum average final mark of 78% or higher and a minimum score of 70% in “Introduction to Academic Communication”
Foundation Studies Course with a minimum average final mark of 78% or higher and a minimum score of 70% in “Introduction to Academic Communication”
Minimum English requirement
For Criminology:
Successful completion of one of the following:
Murdoch University Preparation Course (MUPC) with a final mark of 50% or higher in all subjects.
Murdoch University Preparation Course (MUPC) - (Accelerated Entry) with a final mark of 50% or higher in all subjects.
Foundation Studies Course with a final mark of 50% or higher in all subjects.
English for Academic Purposes with a final mark of 65%
For Law :
Successful completion of one of the following:
Murdoch University Preparation Course (MUPC) with a minimum average
final mark of 78% or higher and a minimum score of 70% in “Introduction to Academic Communication”
Murdoch University Preparation Course (MUPC) - (Accelerated Entry) with minimum average final mark of 78% or higher and a minimum score of 70% in “Introduction to Academic Communication”
Foundation Studies Course with a minimum average final mark of 78% or higher and a minimum score of 70% in “Introduction to Academic Communication”
English for Academic Purposes with a final mark of 75%
Enabling courses (after Year 12)
Minimum academic requirement
For Criminology:
Successful completion of one of the following:
OnTrack Flex, OnTrack Sprint or K-Track at Murdoch University.
An enabling or bridging course at another Australian university.
For Law :
No direct entry
Minimum English requirement
For Criminology:
Successful completion of the course.
For Law :
No direct entry
Means of admission
Minimum academic requirement
Minimum English requirement
Enabling courses (in Year 12)
For Criminology:
Successful completion of one of the following:
Murdoch FlexiTrack High Program in Year 12
TLC Learning for Tomorrow in Year 12
An enabling or bridging program at another Australian university
For Law:
No direct entry.
For Criminology:
Evidence of completing Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level (domestic applicants only), OR
Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years study at TAFE or an RTO (domestic applicants only), OR
A STAT Written English score of 140 or higher, OR
Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
English ATAR
Literature ATAR
English as and Additional Dialect (EALD)
Experience based entry
For Criminology:
A successful experience based entry application that demonstrates relevant aptitude and ability in a related learning area. Find out more about the Experienced based entry.
For Law:
No direct entry.
Extenuating circumstances
We'll consider applications from prospective students whose education has been compromised due to genuine hardship, resulting in them falling short of entry requirements for an undergraduate course. Find out more.
Case-by-case assessment.
Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP)
For Criminology:
CPS 54 or higher.
For Law :
CPS 70 or higher.
For Criminology:
50% in English Language and Australian Cultural Studies (ELACS).
For Law :
65% in English Language and Australian Cultural Studies (ELACS).
Law Start
Successful attendance and completion of LAW START, an ability and aptitude Evaluation Pathway. Note this course is not available to students on a Student Visa.
For Criminology:
Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
English ATAR
Literature ATAR
English as an Additional Dialect (EALD) ATAR
or interstate equivalent, or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher.
Overseas Year 12
Please refer to the information under the country of study.
Please refer to the information under the country of study.
Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)
For Criminology:
Overall Position (OP) of 13 or lower.
For Law :
Overall Position (OP) of 6 or lower.
For Criminology:
Sound Achievement (4) or better in a Queensland Studies Authority approved subject of one of the following:
English
English Extension (Literature)
English for ESL Learners.
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only)
Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
Minimum Selection Rank (WA/ACT/NSW/NT/SA/TAS/VIC)
For Criminology:
70
For Law :
90
For Criminology:
Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following (or interstate equivalent):
English ATAR
Literature ATAR
English as an Additional Dialect (EALD) ATAR
Or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher.
Or evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic applicants only).
GCE A Levels
For Criminology:
Minimum of 6 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects where A*=6, A=5,
B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points e.g. A=2.5, B=2
etc.) or higher.
For Law :
Minimum of 12 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects where A*=6, A=5,
B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points e.g. A=2.5, B=2
etc.) or higher.
For Criminology:
A Levels:
D in one of the following:
English Language
English Literature or Knowledge and Inquiry.
AS Level:
C in one of the following:
English Language
English Literature or Knowledge and Inquiry.
For Law :
A Levels:
C in one of the following:
English Language
English Literature or Knowledge and Inquiry.
AS Level:
B in one of the following:
English Language
English Literature or Knowledge and Inquiry.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
For Criminology:
Total score of 24 or higher.
For Law :
Total score of 33 or higher.
For Criminology:
Higher level (HL): 3 or better.
Standard Level (SL): 4 or better.
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only)
Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
For Law:
Higher level (HL): 5 or better.
Standard Level (SL): 6 or better.
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only)
Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
Enabling courses (in Year 12)
Minimum academic requirement
For Criminology:
Successful completion of one of the following:
Murdoch FlexiTrack High Program in Year 12
TLC Learning for Tomorrow in Year 12
An enabling or bridging program at another Australian university
For Law:
No direct entry.
Minimum English requirement
For Criminology:
Evidence of completing Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level (domestic applicants only), OR
Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years study at TAFE or an RTO (domestic applicants only), OR
A STAT Written English score of 140 or higher, OR
Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
English ATAR
Literature ATAR
English as and Additional Dialect (EALD)
Experience based entry
Minimum academic requirement
For Criminology:
A successful experience based entry application that demonstrates relevant aptitude and ability in a related learning area. Find out more about the Experienced based entry.
For Law:
No direct entry.
Extenuating circumstances
Minimum academic requirement
We'll consider applications from prospective students whose education has been compromised due to genuine hardship, resulting in them falling short of entry requirements for an undergraduate course. Find out more.
Minimum English requirement
Case-by-case assessment.
Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP)
Minimum academic requirement
For Criminology:
CPS 54 or higher.
For Law :
CPS 70 or higher.
Minimum English requirement
For Criminology:
50% in English Language and Australian Cultural Studies (ELACS).
For Law :
65% in English Language and Australian Cultural Studies (ELACS).
Law Start
Minimum academic requirement
Successful attendance and completion of LAW START, an ability and aptitude Evaluation Pathway. Note this course is not available to students on a Student Visa.
Minimum English requirement
For Criminology:
Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
English ATAR
Literature ATAR
English as an Additional Dialect (EALD) ATAR
or interstate equivalent, or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher.
Overseas Year 12
Minimum academic requirement
Please refer to the information under the country of study.
Minimum English requirement
Please refer to the information under the country of study.
Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)
Minimum academic requirement
For Criminology:
Overall Position (OP) of 13 or lower.
For Law :
Overall Position (OP) of 6 or lower.
Minimum English requirement
For Criminology:
Sound Achievement (4) or better in a Queensland Studies Authority approved subject of one of the following:
English
English Extension (Literature)
English for ESL Learners.
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only)
Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
Minimum Selection Rank (WA/ACT/NSW/NT/SA/TAS/VIC)
Minimum academic requirement
For Criminology:
70
For Law :
90
Minimum English requirement
For Criminology:
Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following (or interstate equivalent):
English ATAR
Literature ATAR
English as an Additional Dialect (EALD) ATAR
Or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher.
Or evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic applicants only).
GCE A Levels
Minimum academic requirement
For Criminology:
Minimum of 6 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects where A*=6, A=5,
B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points e.g. A=2.5, B=2
etc.) or higher.
For Law :
Minimum of 12 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects where A*=6, A=5,
B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points e.g. A=2.5, B=2
etc.) or higher.
Minimum English requirement
For Criminology:
A Levels:
D in one of the following:
English Language
English Literature or Knowledge and Inquiry.
AS Level:
C in one of the following:
English Language
English Literature or Knowledge and Inquiry.
For Law :
A Levels:
C in one of the following:
English Language
English Literature or Knowledge and Inquiry.
AS Level:
B in one of the following:
English Language
English Literature or Knowledge and Inquiry.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
Minimum academic requirement
For Criminology:
Total score of 24 or higher.
For Law :
Total score of 33 or higher.
Minimum English requirement
For Criminology:
Higher level (HL): 3 or better.
Standard Level (SL): 4 or better.
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only)
Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
For Law:
Higher level (HL): 5 or better.
Standard Level (SL): 6 or better.
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only)
Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
Means of admission
Minimum academic requirement
Minimum English requirement
Diploma or Advanced Diploma AQF level 5-6
For Criminology:
Successful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma.
For Law :
No direct entry
For Criminology:
Successful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma.
For Law :
No direct entry
Certificate IV AQF level 4
For Criminology:
Successful completion of a Certificate IV.
For Law :
No direct entry
For Criminology:
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only), OR
STAT Written English score of 140 or higher (145 if prior to May 2010).
For Law:
No direct entry
Diploma or Advanced Diploma AQF level 5-6
Minimum academic requirement
For Criminology:
Successful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma.
For Law :
No direct entry
Minimum English requirement
For Criminology:
Successful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma.
For Law :
No direct entry
Certificate IV AQF level 4
Minimum academic requirement
For Criminology:
Successful completion of a Certificate IV.
For Law :
No direct entry
Minimum English requirement
For Criminology:
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only), OR
STAT Written English score of 140 or higher (145 if prior to May 2010).
For Law:
No direct entry
Means of admission
Minimum academic requirement
Minimum English requirement
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
For Criminology:
Multiple Choice score of 135 (145 if taken prior to May 2010).
For Law :
No direct entry – consider Pre-Law pathway.
For Criminology:
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only).
Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
Written English Score of 140 (145 if taken prior to May 2010).
Mature Age Pathway (MAP)
For Criminology:
MAP involves an interview and a portfolio submission to be assessed by the
Academic Chair of the course. Admission is based on relevant work and life
experience. Applicants must also meet the English Language Competency
requirements for the course.
Email us for more information
.
For Law :
No direct entry – consider Pre-Law pathway.
For Criminology:
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only).
Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
Must be met according to the respective courses standard ELC requirements, STAT Written English 140, etc.
For Law:
No direct entry
Experienced based entry
For Criminology and combined Criminology courses
A successful experience based entry application that demonstrates relevant aptitude and ability in a related learning area. Find out more about the Experienced based entry.
For Law:
No direct entry
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
Minimum academic requirement
For Criminology:
Multiple Choice score of 135 (145 if taken prior to May 2010).
For Law :
No direct entry – consider Pre-Law pathway.
Minimum English requirement
For Criminology:
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only).
Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
Written English Score of 140 (145 if taken prior to May 2010).
Mature Age Pathway (MAP)
Minimum academic requirement
For Criminology:
MAP involves an interview and a portfolio submission to be assessed by the
Academic Chair of the course. Admission is based on relevant work and life
experience. Applicants must also meet the English Language Competency
requirements for the course.
Email us for more information
.
For Law :
No direct entry – consider Pre-Law pathway.
Minimum English requirement
For Criminology:
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only).
Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
Must be met according to the respective courses standard ELC requirements, STAT Written English 140, etc.
For Law:
No direct entry
Experienced based entry
Minimum academic requirement
For Criminology and combined Criminology courses
A successful experience based entry application that demonstrates relevant aptitude and ability in a related learning area. Find out more about the Experienced based entry.
For Law:
No direct entry
A formal qualification that is recognised as the equivalent of an Australian (AQF Level 7) Bachelor degree (a cognate degree or non-cognate area). If no Bachelor degree, evidence of formal or informal learning or work experience determined by the Academic Chair to meet AQF 7 criteria.
Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) can reduce the amount of study needed to
complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.
Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.
This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai and Singapore campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) can reduce the amount of study needed to
complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.
Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.
This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai and Singapore campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.
Progress to fees and scholarships
Fees and scholarships
Scholarships
Make the most of your university experience by reducing the financial costs with a scholarship.
Whether you’re a high achiever or have experienced hardship, we offer a wide range of scholarships and awards to students from all walks of life. Explore our scholarships to find the ones you could be eligible for as a new Murdoch student
as well as what's available throughout your degree.
Instead of paying an overall course fee, you pay for the individual units you enrol in. The total course cost will vary depending on the units you choose.
Following your successful application, you’ll receive a Letter of Offer which will contain specific course and fee information.
If you are applying for an undergraduate course, you may be eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place. Postgraduate programs are full fee paying, unless indicated otherwise in your Letter of Offer.
Make the most of your university experience by reducing the financial costs with a scholarship. Our International Welcome Scholarship offers eligible students between $8,000 and $11,000, depending on the course you study.
The Australian Government also offers scholarships to students from developing countries through the Australia Awards Scholarship program.
Explore our scholarships and find out if you’re eligible to apply.
