Graduate Certificate in Family Dispute Resolution

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Bond University

Australia , Gold Coast

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesFebruary-2026

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Duration 2 semester(s)

Next Intake February-2026

Graduate Certificate in Family Dispute Resolution

About

Note: This program has been suspended, from January 2025. There are no further intakes of students planned. The following information is retained for students currently enrolled in the program.

Combine your passions for mediation and assisting families with Bond’s Graduate Certificate in Family Dispute Resolution

In this program, you will develop and enhance your skills in conflict resolution and family mediation with the subjects offered as part of the Graduate Certificate offered by the Centre for Dispute Resolution. The Centre is recognised as a leader in mediation training excellence.

As a graduate of this program, you will demonstrate the knowledge, skills and understanding of the practice standards required by the National Mediator Accreditation System.

On completion, this qualification can lead to accreditation as a mediator through the National Mediation Accreditation System (NMAS) as well as meeting the requirements for registering as an FDRP with the Federal Attorney General’s Department.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Recognised 4 year Bachelor degree equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree

4 year Bachelor degree - 4 point grading scale

Successful completion of a recognised Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in either law, psychology, social work, conflict management, mediation, or dispute resolution.

Recognised 4 year Bachelor degree equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree

4 year Bachelor degree - 5 point grading scale

Successful completion of a recognised Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in either law, psychology, social work, conflict management, mediation, or dispute resolution.

English Program Requirements

English language proficiency requirements

Bond's programs are taught and assessed in English, so depending on your educational background and citizenship, you may be required to provide evidence that your English language ability meets our requirements. This may include submitting results from an approved English Language Test taken in the past two years - you can see the required results for the most common approved tests below. There are other ways to demonstrate English language proficiency and gain entry into this program, including demonstrating prior study in English, or other qualifications. If your qualification does not meet the English language requirements then you will need to provide an English proficiency test for admission.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Overall score 6.5 with no sub score less than 6.0
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic Overall score 58 with no Communicative Scores below 50
Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT): Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) Overall score 79 (no scores below 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking, and 16 in Reading and Listening)

Career

Where will your degree take you?

Graduates of the course will be equipped to apply to the relevant accreditation bodies for accreditation. This is a process managed by individual graduates.

Graduates can work in several different roles within the dispute resolution profession as either a mediator or family dispute resolution practitioner.

Outcomes

Mediator

A mediator helps people manage and resolve disputes and conflict. Mediators facilitate a structured process to enable the parties to communicate appropriately and reach consensual outcomes.

FDR Practitioner

A Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP) is a specialist dispute resolution person who helps parents who have separated to manage and resolve disputes and conflict about parenting and property matters. FDRP Mediators facilitate a structured process to enable the parties to communicate appropriately and reach consensual outcomes. Accredited FDRPs can have the authority to issue relevant certificates under the Family Law Act.