Postgraduate Distance Learning Diploma in International Mediation (ADR)

M3D6 One year part-time - Next intake: 28 January 2013

Course Description

The Postgraduate Diploma in International Mediation (DipIM-ADR) is dedicated to providing a course with a strong focus on mediation and conciliation. The Diploma will not only provide an understanding of the theoretical, practical and ethical problems relating to international mediation, but will also provide a stepping stone to more professionals becoming involved in international alternative dispute resolution (ADR).

The diploma is aimed not only at lawyers, but also at other professionals who may be involved in mediation due to some expert knowledge that they have: a legal qualification will not be a pre-requisite for admission. All candidates will be expected to appreciate that the course will involve, inevitably, an understanding of law and legal implications. References and materials will be legally orientated, but this will enable the non-lawyer to be better equipped to deal with the issues raised in international business mediation.

Important information

For more information see the School of International Arbitration website.

The programme is a postgraduate degree course involving part-time study for a period of 18 months, starting at the end of January each year.

Course Content

Students will be required to take the following two core modules:

Plus either a further two half modules or one full module from the list below:

Continuous assessment will enhance the student-tutor relation and will provide regular feedback. Students will also be able to address questions and concerns directly to the course convenor and the course director. Participants are entitled to use the specialist electronic databases, such as Westlaw and LexisNexis.

Professional Exams Exemptions

CIArb exemption for Fellow Membership – Students must complete a 15,000 dissertation and pass the Diploma, if students do not take the 15,000 dissertation then they will be considered exempt from CIArb Modules 1 -3 and would be eligible for Member grade.

Entrance Requirements

An upper second class honours degree in law (or with law as a major element) at a British university or the equivalent in other universities. Equivalent professional qualifications and experience are accepted at the discretion of the Programme Director.

Application Date

  • 28 January 2013 start - deadline for applying is Monday 5 November 2012

As this is a distance learning programme, we understand that applicants may live overseas or outside London. To comply with official admissions procedures, we require certified copies of qualifications that have to be sent by post or courier if you are unable to deliver them in person. We have set the deadline to ensure that your documentation arrives in time for us to process it. This also allows time for you to receive the required course materials ready for the start of the programme.

How to apply

Apply online

Apply online using our online application form.

Choose the relevant PG Diploma online application form.

Full guidance notes are provided during the online application process.

If you are unable to access the online form or would prefer to submit a paper application, please contact the Admissions team by email on admissionsteamc@qmul.ac.uk. The Admissions team will also be able to help with advice, or if you have any difficulty using the online application form.

Contact

For further information on all our online courses, please contact:
Michelle Dean, Distance Learning Administrator
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8099
Fax: +44 (0)20 7882 8101
email: ccls-distance-learning@qmul.ac.uk