Professional Certificate in Arbitration
The best preparation for a career in conflict resolution
Arbitration is about finding impartial conflict solutions outside the court room.
Professional arbitrators have the knowledge and skills needed to make real and lasting progress in this area. They settle differences and difficulties with tact and integrity.
What will you do?
This unique, targeted degree sets you up for success in domestic commercial arbitration. You will:
- learn from highly skilled and qualified practitioners
- build advanced knowledge of the legal, procedural and communication aspects of arbitration
- understand the role of Alternative Dispute Resolution within the Australian legal system
- benefit from experiential learning, flexible delivery and meaningful industry connections.
We deliver our Professional Certificate in Arbitration in two parts: an Introduction to Arbitration and an Advanced Course. It’s best completed over two university semesters with the introduction course from March to June, and the advanced course from July to November.
Where could it take you?
You could find yourself involved in arbitration proceedings at any stage. You might work for government, legal, religious, healthcare or finance and insurance organisations. You could draft commercial arrangements and contracts. Perhaps you’ll help clients settle disputes in order to avoid arbitration proceedings.
Note: This program runs every 2 years. Visit the Professional Certificate in Arbitration – How to apply website for the latest information on the future running of this program.
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Entry Requirements
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Domestic applicants
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| Deferment | No |
| Intake | February |
Selection Criteria
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How to Apply
Fees and Scholarships
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Scholarships
These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
Careers
Career Readiness
This qualification will appeal to those who wish to become qualified Arbitrators and others who are interested in the subject matter to achieve a thorough grounding in the key principles of arbitration. 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:
- People 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.
- People who are interested in gaining skills and knowledge of dispute resolution procedures to enhance their business and professional knowledge and practices.
This Award qualification attracts 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. Participants are drawn from both the public and private sectors.
The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.
Graduate Attributes
The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of Adelaide Graduate Attributes.- Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
- Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Professionalism and leadership readiness
- Intercultural and ethical competency
- Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
- Digital capabilities
- Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Potential careers
Arbitrator, ADR Practitioner
Degree Structure
Example Study Plan
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Last updated: Wednesday, 13 Sep 2023
