Master of Laws
- 1 year
- Duration
- 47,600 AUD
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Master
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Perth / Australia
- Location
Program description
The goal of this course is to give law graduates and practicing attorneys a deeper understanding of the law so they can handle the demands of the ever-changing workplace. World-class instructors, practicing or retired attorneys, and former judges will impart knowledge to you. The future generation of leaders in industry, government, law practice, and non-profit organizations are available for you to study with. Exciting elective units for the degree include Satellites and Drones, Media Law, and Space Law.
Program structure
Option - Group A (take unit(s) to the value of 48 points):
- LAWS4227 Foundations of Law and Legal Institutions (6)
- LAWS5100 Sustainability Law and Policy in Resource Development (6)
- LAWS5105 Remedies (6)
- LAWS5111 Corporate Environmental and Social Governance (6)
- LAWS5114 International Environmental Law (6)
- LAWS5117 Advanced Evidence and Proof (6)
- LAWS5118 Family Law (6)
- LAWS5132 Income Taxation Law (6)
- LAWS5144 Mining and Energy Law (6)
- LAWS5150 Intellectual Property Law (6)
- LAWS5152 Media Law (6)
- LAWS5160 Law Review Part 1 (0)
- LAWS5161 Law Review Part 2 (6)
- LAWS5165 Public International Law (6)
- LAWS5167 Comparative Legal Method (6)
- LAWS5176 Australian Financial Transactions Law and Regulation (6)
- LAWS5181 Health Law and Policy (6)
- LAWS5209 Advanced Public Law (6)
- LAWS5218 Corporate Insolvency (6)
- LAWS5219 International Criminal Law (6)
- LAWS5220 International Humanitarian Law (6)
- LAWS5223 Theories for Contemporary Criminal Justice (6)
- LAWS5226 International Human Rights Law (6)
- LAWS5232 Double Tax Agreements and International Tax Law (6)
- LAWS5233 Base Erosion, Profit Shifting and Transfer Pricing (6)
- LAWS5234 Taxation of Trusts (6)
- LAWS5235 Taxation Law of a Foreign State (6)
- LAWS5237 Advanced Australian International Taxation (6)
- LAWS5238 Goods and Services Taxation (6)
- LAWS5239 Resource Taxation (6)
- LAWS5240 Special Topics in Tax (6)
- LAWS5251 International Sales Law (6)
- LAWS5254 International Trade Law (6)
- LAWS5261 Planning Law (6)
- LAWS5305 Mediation: Practice and Skills (6)
- LAWS5358 Innovations in Lawyering (6)
- LAWS5360 Employment Law (6)
- LAWS5398 Construction Law (6)
- LAWS5503 Conflict of Laws (6)
- LAWS5517 Mining Law (6)
- LAWS5521 Climate Change Law (6)
- LAWS5528 Unjust Enrichment and Restitution (6)
- LAWS5532 Energy Agreements: Oil and Gas, Alternative Energy and Sustainability (6)
- LAWS5540 Environmental Protection Law (6)
- LAWS5541 Equity Capital Markets & Securities Regulation (6)
- LAWS5576 International Commercial Arbitration (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)
- LAWS5813 Legal Issues for Not-for-Profit Entities (6)
- SVLG5001 McCusker Centre for Citizenship Internship (6)
Price
- Tuition fee — 47,600 AUD per course.
Requirements for applicants
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—1(a) a Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Laws, as recognised by UWA
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.
