Program Requirements
The Graduate Diploma of Military Law requires the completion of 48 units, which must consist of:
48 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
LAWS8160 Military Discipline Law
LAWS8161 Military Legal Practice
LAWS8162 Military Operations Law
LAWS8163 Military Administrative Law
LAWS8164 Advanced Military Discipline Law
LAWS8165 Advanced Military Administrative Law
LAWS8166 Advanced Military Operations Law
Admission Requirements
This program is restricted to approved Defence personnel who hold a Bachelors of Laws, Juris Doctor or international equivalent qualifying the candidate for admission to legal practice in Australia, as well as a Graduate Certificate of Military Law from ANU. As an AQF Level 8 qualification, the Graduate Diploma of Military Law requires one year of full-time-equivalent study; however, graduates of the AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate of Military Law will be granted credit for one half year of full-time-equivalent study.
English language Requirements
All applicants must meet the University’s English Language Admission Requirements for Students
Fee Information
All students are required to pay the Services and amenities fee (SA Fee)
The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.
For further information on Fees and Payment please see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments
Scholarships
ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.
Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.
For further information see the Scholarships website.
This program is taught under contract to the Department of Defence. It is only open to nominees of the Department of Defence, normally serving ADF legal officers. The ANU College of Law Military Law Program covers the LTM2 and 3 levels of the ADF competency scheme for ADF legal officers.
As an AQF Level 8 qualification, the Graduate Diploma of Military Law requires one year of full-time-equivalent study; however, graduates of the AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate of Military Law will be granted credit for one half year of full-time-equivalent study.
Career Options
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This program is available for applications until spring session, 2021
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the skills and knowledge to:
1.evaluate problems and scenarios in ADF legal officer practice and synthesise knowledge and experience to develop effective solutions.
2.research, evaluate and apply complex ideas in the context of military law practice;
3.develop and apply specialised technical and creative skills in military law practice;
4.communicate military law knowledge and ideas to relevant ADF audiences, both legal and non-legal, including in training contexts
5.make high-level, independent judgements as ADF legal officers in discipline, administrative and operational law contexts; and
6.initiate, plan, implement and evaluate functions as an ADF legal officer in discipline, administrative and operational law contexts
