This introductory course can be taken alone or in conjunction with LAWS8167. It aims to equip participants with the skills needed to determine and advise on visa options, the research capacity to find appropriate legal materials - including researching various legal databases such as LEGENDcom, Austlii and Comlaw. It examines the fundamentals of Australia's visa system including making a valid visa application, procedures for decision making, general requirements for most visas and criteria for obtaining visas. In addition, students will consider the problem solving skills needed to apply this legal knowledge to particular situations when looking for solutions, visa options and alternative pathways for clients.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
On completing this course students should be able to:- Assess different visas and their respective requirements and demonstrate sound knowledge of visa requirements and their application procedures
- Recognise when and how to undertake appropriate research to prepare submissions, and applications and effectively advocate for clients
- Research, formulate and implement appropriate strategies for providing effective advice to clients
- Prepare appropriate submissions and applications to government
Indicative Assessment
This course uses a mixture of assessment tasks (written assignments, participation, and case studies) to test competencies.There is also a compulsory invigilated exam, prescribed by the legislation that governs registration as a migration agent. ANU organises exam centres in major capital cities in Australia.The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.
Workload
This is an online course, and students are expected to devote approximately 10 - 15 hours per week reading, participating, researching and studying. We provide online course materials, study resources, discussion forums, and online live class meetings that make this program highly flexible for domestic and international students. Subject to student demand in each teaching session, we also offer opportunities to meet teachers and fellow students face to face in small Sydney classes. It is not compulsory to attend these classes but students who do, find they add significant value.Requisite and Incompatibility
Preliminary Reading
Migration legislation changes so frequently that we do not recommend textbooks which can quickly become out of date. We author and provide online written course materials that are updated each teaching session, to reflect the most recent changes in migration law. We also provide reading guides, additional resources, self-help quizzes, and guidance about how to access legislation.
Assumed Knowledge
This course does not assume you have knowledge of Australian Law or legal research skills. However if you have a background in a legal area or have previously studied law, you will be able to use this to assist in your study of migration and immigration law.Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 3
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2017 | $3420 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2017 | $4878 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.
Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
Summer Session
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1327 | 06 Feb 2017 | 17 Feb 2017 | 24 Feb 2017 | 14 Apr 2017 | Online | N/A |
Autumn Session
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5305 | 22 May 2017 | 02 Jun 2017 | 09 Jun 2017 | 28 Jul 2017 | Online | N/A |
