Why Graduate Certificate in Military Law?
Engage with high level military law principles to take your career to new heights.
Adelaide University’s Graduate Certificate in Military Law is an important step in your journey to deepen your legal expertise and build specialised skills in military law. Taught under contract to the Department of Defence, this graduate certificate is specifically for legal officers in the Australian Defence Force.
Overview
Progress your career and build specialised knowledge and skills with our Graduate Certificate in Military Law. This qualification is only open to legal officers in the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Learn to solve legal problems, conduct research and communicate military law information to ADF audiences. Take an important step in your growth as a military law professional in the Australian Defence Force. On successful completion of this graduate certificate, you can enter our Master of Laws.
Key features
Learn to solve legal problems in ADF legal officer practice. - Complete research in military law – discovering inconsistencies, conflicts and gaps in law and policy.
- Extend your knowledge in discipline, administrative and operational law.
- Study with a community of legal officers with vast knowledge and skills.
- Learn from distinguished experts from Defence, industry, academia, and the legal profession.
- Use this graduate certificate as a pathway into our Master of Laws.
What you'll learn
This program is only available to legal officers in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and is designed to build specialised military legal knowledge and skills.
Adelaide University’s Graduate Certificate in Military Law covers the following courses:
- Advanced Military Discipline Law
- Advanced Military Operations Law
- Advanced Military Administrative Law.
Your studies will teach you to:
- Apply military law to solve legal problems in ADF legal officer practice.
- Analyse and critique military law/policy from diverse theoretical and practical perspectives.
- Complete research in military law, finding and resolving inconsistencies, conflicts, gaps and opportunities for improvement in law, policy and practice.
- Communicate military law information to relevant ADF audiences in legal and non-legal contexts, including training.
- Apply judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a military law professional across discipline, administrative and operational law.
- Understand and reflect on the qualities of a professional military lawyer.
After completing this graduate certificate, you can move into our Master of Laws to further your legal expertise.
What courses you'll study
Complete 24 units comprising:
- 24 units for Core courses
Complete 24 units comprising:
- 24 units for all Core courses
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
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Course name
Advanced Military Discipline Law
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Course code
LAWS5019
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Units
9
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Course name
Advanced Military Operations Law
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Course code
LAWS5021
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Units
6
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Course name
Advanced Military Administrative Law
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Course code
LAWS5077
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Units
9
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| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
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Course name
Advanced Military Discipline Law
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Course code
LAWS5019
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Units
9
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Course name
Advanced Military Operations Law
|
Course code
LAWS5021
|
Units
6
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|
Course name
Advanced Military Administrative Law
|
Course code
LAWS5077
|
Units
9
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Your study experience and support
Adelaide University sets you up for success in your studies – and your social life. You’ll have access to work placement and internship opportunities, overseas study tours and exchanges, networking events with guest speakers and more. Our campuses are equipped with purpose-built facilities including lecture theatres, libraries, workshops, laboratories, and spaces that simulate real work environments. These are all supported by the latest technologies and a 24/7 online learning platform with personalised study information and resources.
You’ll have everything you need to live well and thrive during your studies, with health services on campus, gymnasiums, technology zones and modern student lounges. Get involved in campus sport or join our student clubs that will connect you to your passions – and the people who share them.
Adelaide also has a variety of accommodation options to suit your individual requirements and budget, with options ranging from dedicated student accommodation to private rentals. One of the world’s most liveable cities, Adelaide has lots of leafy parks, gardens and social hubs – and some of the highest living standards globally. No matter where you are in Adelaide, you’re only a short distance from beaches, vineyards, museums, art galleries, restaurants, bars and parklands. Visit the accommodation web page to find out more.
Student services
We’re here to support you on your student journey. Adelaide University offers a range of support services and facilities, including:
- Career advice and mentoring services
- Personal counselling
- LGBTQIA+ support
- Academic support
- Fees and finance help
- Security services
- Accommodation services
- Common rooms
- Prayer rooms.
You’ll also have unlimited access to our dedicated student support hub. Visit in-person or online, or contact our friendly team by phone. We can assist you with anything study-related including enrolment, identification cards, timetables, fees and more.
Your campus
You'll be studying at one of our renowned campuses, accessing cutting-edge facilities and contemporary study spaces.
Study hours
Your courses will require a combination of different learning formats, including lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars and practicals. Aside from your classes, you’ll also need to allocate additional time for independent study. This may include assignments, readings, projects and contributing to online discussion forums. As a rough guide, full-time studies may require 12-26 hours of class time and 14-18 hours of independent study per week.
Assessment
During your studies at Adelaide University, you’ll complete a mixture of practical, professional and research-based learning. Your assessment types will vary depending on the degree you’re studying, but may include:
- Case studies
- Essays and assignments
- Examinations
- Group projects
- Internships and placements
- Practicals
- Presentations
- Reports and project documentations
- Research projects
- Workplace and classroom contributions.
