Master of Mining and Energy Law
- 1 year
- Duration
- 47,600 AUD
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Master
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Perth / Australia
- Location
Program description
The purpose of this course is to give professionals, both legal and non-legal, the knowledge and skills they need to work in the mining, energy, and allied sectors.
Along with acquiring the required technical information, such as how iron ore is mined or petroleum is generated, you will study about a variety of legal issues pertaining to the mining, energy, and resources industries. You will gain by having a thorough and diverse understanding of the sector. Both law and non-law graduates can enroll in the course, which is perfect for anyone wishing to learn more about or pursue a job in the mining, energy, and natural resources industry.
Topics covered include native title, sustainability and social license to operate, Australian mineral and petroleum exploration and production, and other overarching policy goals.
Program structure
Core
Students without a recognised Law degree, take all units from this group (12 points).
- LAWS5517 Mining Law (6)
- LAWS5589 Energy Regulation: sustainable oil and gas and alternative energy production (6)
Core
Students with a recognised Law degree, take all units from this group (12 points).
- LAWS5517 Mining Law (6)
- LAWS5589 Energy Regulation: sustainable oil and gas and alternative energy production (6)
Core
Students who completed a law degree based on the common law cannot take LAWS4227 Foundations of Law and Legal Institutions. LAWS4227 Foundations of Law and Legal Institutions is a core unit in this program for all students who have not completed a law degree or have not completed a law degree based on the common law (6 points):
- LAWS4227 Foundations of Law and Legal Institutions (6)
Option - Group A
All students, take unit(s) to a minimum value of 12 points and a maximum of 18 points from Group A. (The Faculty recommends that all units in this group are taken):
- LAWS5260 Intersections of Law, Policy and Governance (6)
- LAWS5398 Construction Law (6)
- LAWS5507 International Oil and Gas Law (6)
- LAWS5521 Climate Change Law (6)
- LAWS5532 Energy Agreements: Oil and Gas, Alternative Energy and Sustainability (6)
- LAWS5540 Environmental Protection Law (6)
Option - Group B (students with a recognised Law degree, take unit(s) from Group B to complete the remainder of points (18-24).
- LAWS5100 Sustainability Law and Policy in Resource Development (6)
- LAWS5111 Corporate Environmental and Social Governance (6)
- LAWS5114 International Environmental Law (6)
- LAWS5132 Income Taxation Law (6)
- LAWS5215 Risk Regulation (6)
- LAWS5239 Resource Taxation (6)
- LAWS5360 Employment Law (6)
- LAWS5521 Climate Change Law (6)
- LAWS5576 International Commercial Arbitration (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)
Option - Group C (students without a recognised Law degree, take unit(s) from Group C to complete the remainder of points (12-18).
- LAWS5111 Corporate Environmental and Social Governance (6)
- LAWS5114 International Environmental Law (6)
- LAWS5132 Income Taxation Law (6)
- LAWS5167 Comparative Legal Method (6)
- LAWS5215 Risk Regulation (6)
- LAWS5239 Resource Taxation (6)
- LAWS5261 Planning Law (6)
- LAWS5360 Employment Law (6)
- LAWS5398 Construction Law (6)
- LAWS5576 International Commercial Arbitration (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)
- SVLG5001 McCusker Centre for Citizenship Internship (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.
