Master of Taxation Law
- 1 year
- Duration
- 38,700 AUD
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Master
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Perth / Australia
- Location
Program description
Tax legislation affects how all company and labor operations turn out. Set yourself apart by having specialized knowledge in this crucial area of the world.
Giving tax professionals the knowledge and skills they need to specialize in the intricate and diverse topic of taxation law is the goal of this advanced curriculum. You can choose to specialize in either domestic or international tax law, and you will gain a thorough understanding of the intricacies of tax law in a variety of specialized fields. Topics covered include corporate tax, advanced capital gains tax, resource tax, international tax, trust tax, and transfer pricing. Units like tax-dispute resolution, resource taxation, and tax in China are uncommon at the tertiary level, but the UWA Law School's expertise makes them possible. Award-winning and globally recognized taxes specialists from academia and business teach the course.
Program structure
Core (take all units (12 points):
- LAWS4227 Foundations of Law and Legal Institutions (6)
- LAWS5237 Advanced Australian International Taxation (6)
Option - Group A (take units to the value of 24-36 points from this group)
- LAWS5132 Income Taxation 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)
- LAWS5238 Goods and Services Taxation (6)
- LAWS5239 Resource Taxation (6)
- LAWS5240 Special Topics in Tax (6)
- LAWS5694 Research Paper I (6)
- LAWS5813 Legal Issues for Not-for-Profit Entities (6)
Option - Group B (take units to the value of 0-12 points from this group)
- LAWS5100 Sustainability Law and Policy in Resource Development (6)
- LAWS5111 Corporate Environmental and Social Governance (6)
- LAWS5165 Public International Law (6)
- LAWS5167 Comparative Legal Method (6)
- LAWS5176 Australian Financial Transactions Law and Regulation (6)
- LAWS5241 International Dispute Settlement (6)
- LAWS5260 Intersections of Law, Policy and Governance (6)
- LAWS5517 Mining Law (6)
- LAWS5532 Energy Agreements: Oil and Gas, Alternative Energy and Sustainability (6)
- LAWS5576 International Commercial Arbitration (6)
- LAWS5695 Research Paper II (12)
Price
- Tuition fee — 38,700 AUD per course.
Requirements for applicants
Admission Requirements
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
- Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
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.
