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Master of Dispute Resolution

Master of Dispute Resolution

Do you want to work effectively in dispute resolution applying techniques and processes within court, across government sectors and within the private sector Then the University of Newcastle’s Master of Dispute Resolution is the program for you. The program is professionally-focused and innovative exposing students to new perspectives and deep…

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University of Newcastle

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Do you want to work effectively in dispute resolution applying techniques and processes within court, across government sectors and within the private sector Then the University of Newcastle’s Master of Dispute Resolution is the program for you.

The program is professionally-focused and innovative exposing students to new perspectives and deep analyses, ensuring high quality teaching and learning experiences. Graduates are equipped with advanced knowledge and skills, positioning them at the forefront of a range of industries and government where there is a growing demand for staff with dispute resolution skills.

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. Students are required to complete 8 courses (80 units) which they can choose from our list of cutting-edge courses including:

Advocacy Skills

Advanced Legal Research Project

Commercial Dispute Resolution

International Arbitration

Expert Evidence

Advanced Communication Skills

Mediation Skills and Theory

Conciliation

Dispute Resolution

Negotiation in a Legal Context

This degree is available to study full-time or part-time to provide added flexibility to your study program.

Career opportunities

Upon completion of the Master of Dispute Resolution you will be able to use your specialized knowledge to advance your career and work in various fields including consulting firms, community organizations, educational institutions and government agencies.

Some typical roles include:

Expert complaints staff

Human Resource Manager

Independent Dispute Resolution Scheme Managers and senior staff

Government dispute resolution expert

Arbitrator

Mediator

Conciliator

Negotiator

Ombuds senior staff

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

University of Newcastle

The University of Newcastle, Australia is a world-class university. Excellence in teaching, research, and the student experience are our focus.

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University of Newcastle

The University of Newcastle is one of the world’s top 200 universities1, known for making a global impact and top 5 in the world for partnering for a more sustainable future2. 

We embrace technology and best practice to deliver the best possible student experience. Our mission is to help students become life-ready graduates. We do this through practical learning, innovative styles of teaching, internationally recognised study programs and world-class research. 

We are number one in Australia for industry collaboration3, our partnerships help our more than 39,000 students4 to be more employable and start on higher salaries than the Australian average5. 

1 QS World University Rankings 2023
2 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022  
3 Innovation Connections IC Report 2014 - 2020 
4 The University of Newcastle Data Warehouse 2021 
5 QILT Graduates Outcomes Survey 2018 - 2020 
 

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