Graduate Careers AustraliaPostgraduate Options
There is a huge variety of postgraduate courses available. The type and range of postgraduate options within a given discipline is influenced by the history and nature of the area of study, student demand, work force trends, skills shortages and the state of the economy. Below are postgraduate study snapshots of the most common disciplines. LawLegal education has undergone considerable transformation as it has become a more entrenched academic discipline. Full-time university staff have virtually replaced the part-time instructor in law departments. Research has taken root, although compared to other disciplines it has a harder time attracting postgraduates. Scholarly specialisations and postgraduate programs have proliferated. The growth in the number of students at both undergraduate and postgraduate level has been a further factor in the expansion of the field. The majority of graduate programs cater for members of the profession or at the very least law graduates. They allow law graduates and professionals to specialise in particular areas, such as environmental law, corporate law, media law, etc. Most postgraduates are engaged in coursework programs (Diploma and Masters levels), some are in Research Masters or the new Professional Doctorates which combine coursework with research, and a small number undertake pure research degrees. Some universities offer specialised law courses intended for professionals without a legal background. Course options include:
This article is taken from the 2008 edition of GCA's employer directory Graduate Opportunities
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