94.4% employed within four months of graduating.
(Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020-2022)
Degree overview
Study Dispute Resolution
If you are interested in a career in dispute resolution, this program will ensure you graduate work-ready.
The Master in Dispute Resolution is professionally focused and taught by industry experts based at NuSpace in Newcastle's CBD. The program is designed to expose you to new perspectives and in-depth analyses, to ensure you gain the advanced knowledge and practical skills to excel in your career.
Our flexible study and online learning options ensure you can study courses you're interested in and at a time and pace that works best for you.
World top 200
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for Law
$1,528 median weekly income
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for Solicitors before tax
Career opportunities
When you graduate, you will be able to use your specialised knowledge to advance your career in various fields including: consulting firms, community organisations, educational institutions and government agencies.
Some typical roles include:
- Human Resource Manager
- Independent Dispute Resolution Scheme Managers and senior staff
- Government dispute resolution expert
- Arbitrator
- Mediator
- Ombuds senior staff.
What you will study
The Master of Dispute Resolution delivers a core focus on ensuring a strong student understanding of the Australian and International dispute resolution framework and techniques employed in the dispute resolution process. Courses will cover topics such as:
- Advocacy Skills
- Commercial Dispute Resolution
- International Arbitration
- Advanced Communication Skills
- Mediation Skills and Theory
- Conciliation
- Negotiation in a Legal Context.
This degree is available to study full-time or part-time to provide added flexibility to your study program.
Students who complete the Mediation course will meet partial accreditation requirements under the National Mediation Accreditation System (NMAS). To seek full accreditation students must complete further industry requirements outlined in the NMAS.
How to apply
Scholarships
Scholarships
Scholarships
If you are a current student, or planning to study with us, we encourage you to apply for all scholarships you meet the criteria for.
Scholarships are available for current, future and international students, Asylum seekers, Graduate research, abroad and exchange study and opportunities with external providers.
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