Future students

Who should enrol?

This program will appeal to those interested in achieving a thorough grounding in the key principles of arbitration and those who wish to become qualified Arbitrators. These principles provide a useful framework for dealing with disputes in a broad range of situations.

The Professional Certificate in Arbitration will appeal to highly motivated people in two main categories:

• Those who are interested in gaining skills and knowledge of dispute resolution procedures to enhance their business and professional knowledge and practices
• Those in professional practice who are likely to be sought after to provide expert advice and services as Arbitrators, and providers of other forms of ADR

This Award qualification will be attractive to a diverse range of applicants including accountants, administrators, architects, engineers, doctors, dentists, lawyers, health professionals, surveyors and valuers, and people involved in the construction, building, finance, insurance, mining and real estate industries.

The Professional Certificate in Arbitration is designed primarily for tertiary graduates, while mature non-degree applicants will be admitted on the basis of their recognised expertise and success in relevant employment, professional experience, trade or associated qualification. Please see admission requirements below.

Students who successfully complete the Professional Certificate can receive their Award qualification at a formal graduation ceremony at The University of Adelaide.

Admission requirements  

The Professional Certificate in Arbitration is designed for tertiary graduates (degree or diploma), while mature non-degree applicants will be assessed for admission on the basis of their recognised expertise and experience.   

The qualifications which would allow admission to the Professional Certificate Course include any of the following: 

1. a recognised university degree plus 2 years practice in relevant field
2. diploma or other tertiary qualification (University or TAFE) plus at least 3 years practice in relevant field
3. a recognised industry-based qualification (eg: training in business management through the Institute of Management) plus at least 4 years experience holding a senior and responsible position within business/industry
4. at least 5 years experience holding a senior position in a field of practice or discipline

 For further queries regarding admission requirements, please contact the National Program Coordinator.  

Application

Applications for the 2010 program are now open! Please complete and submit the 2010 application form before 8 February 2010.

This form is for application to the program only. To be selected for this program, you must meet the admission requirements.

If your application is successful then an official written offer of a place from the University of Adelaide will be made. The offer documentation will include your official student username and password that you will use to enrol and pay for the program online via Access Adelaide. Access Adelaide is a web-based system that allows you to view and amend your university record line.

For information to assist you in enrolling in this specific program go to enrolling in the Professional Certificate in Arbitration. For further information on the University's enrolment processes go to online enrolment.

Once you have completed the required online process, your enrolment in the Professional Certificate in Arbitration will be confirmed.

Dates for Enrolment

• Enrolment for General Course and Advanced Course Opens: Tuesday 9 February 2010
• Enrolment for General Course Closes: Monday 15 March 2010
• Enrolment for Advanced Course Closes: Monday 9 August 2010

International applicants

International students are eligible to undertake this program online provided they have met the program’s admission requirements and the University of Adelaide’s English language proficiency requirements. 

However it should be noted that the program is particularly focused on arbitration practice in Australia.  

The University of Adelaide requires all international students to meet a standard of English Language proficiency.   For programs in the Law School, providing documentation on any of the following can satisfy proof of English language proficiency: 

• IELTS - Overall band score of 7.0 with a minimum band score of 7.0 in Writing and Speaking and 6.5 in Reading and Listening.
• TOEFL – Score of at least 600 with a minimum score of 5.0 in TWE.
• Computer-based TOEFL – Score of at least 250 with a minimum score of 5.0 in Essay Rating

Fees

General Course Fee $2,595 (13 weeks from February to June 2010)

Advanced Course Fee $2,595 (13 weeks from July to November 2010)

Total 2010 Program Fee $5,190

Eligible students can apply for FEE-HELP, an interest-free loans facility for students enrolled in fee-paying undergraduate or postgraduate coursework. For further information, please go to http://www.goingtouni.gov.au/

Program materials

Materials for the program maybe purchased separately through Professional and Continuing Education.

The program materials pack includes:

• Guide to Arbitration Practice in Australia 2006, a textbook authored by leading academics, professionals and practising arbitrators
• Arbitration DVD and booklet
• Printed copy of tutorial questions and other program materials (also available online via MyUni)
• Additional materials for the Advanced Course (to be sent prior to this Course)

Program material fees:

• $352 (includes GST) Course Materials
• $132 (includes GST) Course Materials – discount for members of The Institute of Arbitrators and Mediators Australia (IAMA)

Please indicate if you will be purchasing the course materials on your application form. You will be sent an invoice for payment.

IAMA membership

The Institute of Arbitrators and Mediators Australia (IAMA) is offering a 30% discount on membership fees to non-member students who lodge a completed membership application to join the Institute by 31 March 2010.

Copies of the Membership Information brochure, containing the application form for membership of the Institute, can be obtained by contacting the Institute's National Office in Melbourne (tel: 03 9607 6908 fax: 03 9602 2833 email: national@iama.org.au, web page: www.iama.org.au)

Applications from students who wish to take advantage of this offer should be accompanied by a copy of the receipt for 2010 Professional Certificate in Arbitration course fees.