Master of Law, Policy and Government
- 1 year
- Duration
- 47,600 AUD
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Master
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Perth / Australia
- Location
Program description
Both law and non-law graduates who want to get a deeper understanding of socio-legal theory, policy formation, and the abilities needed to work in or with government can enroll in this course. The course, which combines theoretical and practically oriented sections, is appropriate for students who want to work as lawyers in the public sector or in the private sector where they interact with government approval, regulation, and compliance.
Program structure
- Students with a recognised Law degree, take POLS5501 Public Policy (6 points) and LAWS5260 Intersections of Law, Policy and Government (6 points), and option units to the value of 18 points from Group A and 18 points from either Group B or Group C, of which at least 12 points must be LAWS coded.
- Students without a recognised Law degree, take all core units (18 points) and option units to the value of 18 points from Group A and 12 points from Group B, of which at least 6 points must be LAWS coded.
- Enrolment in SVLG5001 McCusker Centre for Citizenship Internship and SVLG5003 Wicked Problems is subject to approval by the course coordinator and is based on the suitability of the socio-legal study project or problem.
Core (take as per sequence notes):
- LAWS4227 Foundations of Law and Legal Institutions (6)
- LAWS5260 Intersections of Law, Policy and Governance (6)
- POLS5501 The Politics of Public Policy (6)
Option - Group A (take as per sequence notes):
- LAWS5100 Sustainability Law and Policy in Resource Development (6)
- LAWS5109 Ethical Dispute Resolution (6)
- LAWS5167 Comparative Legal Method (6)
- LAWS5215 Risk Regulation (6)
- LAWS5223 Theories for Contemporary Criminal Justice (6)
- LAWS5261 Planning Law (6)
- LAWS5296 Technology Law and Governance (6)
- LAWS5517 Mining Law (6)
- LAWS5694 Research Paper I (6)
- LAWS5813 Legal Issues for Not-for-Profit Entities (6)
Option - Group B (take units as per sequence notes):
- COMM5200 Digital Advocacy (6)
- COMM5604 Media Governance (6)
- LAWS5109 Ethical Dispute Resolution (6)
- LAWS5114 International Environmental Law (6)
- LAWS5167 Comparative Legal Method (6)
- LAWS5182 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and the Law (6)
- LAWS5215 Risk Regulation (6)
- LAWS5223 Theories for Contemporary Criminal Justice (6)
- LAWS5261 Planning Law (6)
- LAWS5521 Climate Change Law (6)
- LAWS5540 Environmental Protection Law (6)
- LAWS5577 Governing the Commons: Oceans, ice and outer space (6)
- LAWS5590 Water Resources Law (6)
- LAWS5694 Research Paper I (6)
- LAWS5695 Research Paper II (12)
- LAWS5696 Research Paper III Part 1 (6)
- LAWS5697 Research Paper III Part 2 (6)
- POLS5010 NGOs, Governance and Development (6)
- POLS5681 Governance in the International System (6)
- SVLG5001 McCusker Centre for Citizenship Internship (6)
- SVLG5003 Wicked Problems (6)
Option - Group C (take units as per sequence notes):
- LAWS5181 Health Law and Policy (6)
Price
- Tuition fee — 47,600 AUD per course.
Requirements for applicants
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have
- a Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Laws, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; or
- a bachelor's degree in a cognate area, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent; or
- a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent; and at least two years of relevant professional experience.
English competency
- This course has higher ELC requirements. Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.0 and no band less than 6.5.
For more information on requirements, please contact your Edumapple manager.
About the university
With a founding purpose to "advance the prosperity and welfare of communities," the University of the State was established in 1911 and opened its doors in 1913 to a small student body of 184. More than 28,000 students hailing from 115 different countries are now enrolled.
In the realms of education, research, and student success, UWA has been at the forefront of groundbreaking innovations since its inception. However, a university is more than just a place to get a degree and do research.
Throughout Western Australia, the country, and the globe, UWA has played an important role in advancing knowledge, culture, and the economy for over a century.
As the sole institution in Western Australia to be ranked in the top 100 globally, UWA has earned praise for its creative curricula, strong ties to local businesses, dedication to the student experience, and groundbreaking research.
Choosing to study at UWA means becoming a member of a community that has a reputation for leading good change, both locally and globally. You will also become part of a network of dedicated and innovative leaders who are determined to make a difference.
