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Study graduate diploma online with Griffith University through Open Universities Australia. Explore all degrees, subjects and short courses now.

The Graduate Diploma of Australian Migration Law and Practice is designed to prepare you to meet the Occupational Competency Standards for Registered Migration Agents. Griffith University is recognised by the <a href="https://www.mara.gov.au/" target="_blank">Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA)</a> as an approved education provider for this program. Please note that registration with OMARA is only available to Australian citizens or permanent residents, and applicants should ensure they meet all additional OMARA registration requirements. Highlights of studying the Graduate Diploma of Australian Migration Law and Practice <ul><li>Build a solid foundation in Australian migration law, combining theory and practice to develop the skills and knowledge needed for success. </li><li>Designed for lawyers and non-lawyers seeking a career as a registered Migration Agent, as well as professionals in fields like accounting, engineering, ICT, and legal support where migration knowledge can be an asset. </li><li>For current registered Migration Agents, this program may contribute to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements. Practicing lawyers may also be eligible—check with your relevant law society. </li></ul>Your path to success A dedicated online capstone preparation module assists you to prepare independently for the mandatory capstone exam required for registration (<a href="https://www.mara.gov.au/" target="_blank">refer to the OMARA website for full details</a>).

Take a step towards becoming a registered Migration Agent in Australia. This program is open both to lawyers and to those without a legal background. Applicants intending to register should also ensure they meet OMARA requirements for registration. 

Graduate Diploma of Australian Migration Law and Practice

Introduction to Legal Studies

Legal Research & Writing

Counter-Terrorism Law

Foundations of Law

Health Law, Ethics and Policy

Legal Process and Statutory Interpretation

Law, Crime and Justice

Planning Law

Ethics, Social Responsibility and the Law

Indigenous Peoples and the Law

This subject examines the areas in which the criminal justice system and psychological theories of behaviour interact. Topics include the reliability of eyewitness testimony, truthfulness and credibility of witnesses, questioning child victims of sexual assault, the social dynamics of juries and the role of expert testimony.In this subject, we study the roles of various actors that interact in the courtroom, such as judges, juries, expert witnesses, eyewitnesses, victims and defendants. The unit introduces interdisciplinary literatures: criminology, law and society/socio-legal studies, and psychology. Topics include the social dynamics of juries, judicial discretion, the validity of forensic science and the role of expert testimony, the reliability of eyewitness testimony, an examination of mental health courts and indigenous justice, and the prevalence of wrongful convictions.

Scrutinise the areas in which the criminal justice system and psychological theories of behaviour intersect. Study the roles of various actors in courts, such as judges, juries, expert witnesses, eyewitnesses, victims and defendants.

Law and Behaviour

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