Professional Course in Australian Migration Law

Our introductory migration-law course provides a pathway to the Graduate Diploma in Migration Law, which allows you to register to practise as a migration agent.

It also offers a professional-development opportunity for industry workers to gain a more in-depth understanding of migration law in Australia.

At VU, you'll be taught by some of the best migration-law practitioners in the industry. You will:

• develop skills and knowledge relevant to becoming a migration agent
• review trends in Australian migration law and the visa system, and adapt knowledge in responding to problems
• develop relevant legal literacy and academic skills for further study.

This course provides professional development for workers in relevant areas, for example legal administration, to advance their careers.

It is a pathway to the Graduate Diploma in Migration Law, which leads to several roles including:

• registered migration agent with the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA)
• community law adviser
• human resource assessor or adviser
• policy worker in government or industry.

To qualify for the Professional Course in Australian Migration Law, students must:

• attend all 32 hours of classes;

• complete all in-class activities; and

• successfully complete all assessment tasks.