Graduate Diploma in Taxation Law

Melbourne Law School's graduate tax program provides a valuable enhancement to the careers of lawyers, accountants and other tax professionals working as tax advisers, in business or in government agencies. Our extensive subject selection allows students to gain an advanced understanding of tax law and policy across core and specialist tax areas.

All subjects are taught by leading Australian and international tax experts and emphasise international trends and current developments in tax practice. Practical case studies allow detailed analysis of Australia's tax law to give students in-depth knowledge and a real advantage in this competitive professional area.

The graduate programs in tax focus on:

• Complex technical issues of tax law, using practical case studies and discussion problems
• Current developments in tax practice and influential international trends
• The constantly changing knowledge base in taxation Identification and resolution of taxation law problems at an advanced level
• The theoretical framework for taxation
• The policies embodied in Australia’s tax legislation, as well as the technical detail of the tax rules
• Skills, including problem solving, analysing and evaluating outcomes, and the articulation of knowledge and understanding in oral and written presentations.

Students must complete four subjects from the prescribed lists.