Master of Law, Policy and Government
The University of Western Australia (UWA)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00126G
This course is available to law and non-law graduates seeking an advanced understanding of socio-legal theory, policy development and the skills required to work in or with government. Combining theory and practically oriented units, the course is suited to those looking to build a career in the public sector as legal practitioners or in private industry where it intersects with government approval, regulation and compliance.
Structure
Credit Points 48
Subjects
- LAWS4227 Foundations of Law and Legal Institutions
- LAWS5260 Intersections of Law, Policy and Government
- POLS5501 The Politics of Public Policy
- LAWS5100 Sustainability Law and Policy in Resource Development
- LAWS5109 Ethical Dispute Resolution
- LAWS5167 Comparative Legal Method
- LAWS5215 Theory & Practice of Risk Regulation
- LAWS5223 Theories for Contemporary Criminal Justice
- LAWS5296 Technology Law and Governance
- LAWS5378 Government Accountability Law and Practice
- LAWS5517 Mining Law
- LAWS5813 Legal Issues for Not-for-Profit Entities
- COMM5200 Digital Advocacy
- COMM5604 Media Governance
- LAWS5109 Ethical Dispute Resolution
- LAWS5114 International Environmental Law
- LAWS5167 Comparative Legal Method
- LAWS5182 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and the Law
- LAWS5215 Theory & Practice of Risk Regulation
- LAWS5223 Theories for Contemporary Criminal Justice
- LAWS5261 Planning Law
- LAWS5378 Government Accountability Law and Practice
- LAWS5521 Climate Change Law
- LAWS5540 Environmental Protection Law
- LAWS5577 Space and Satellite Law
- LAWS5590 Water Resources Law
- LAWS5694 Research Paper I
- LAWS5695 Research Paper II (12 points)
- LAWS5696 Research Paper III Part 1
- LAWS5697 Research Paper III Part 2
- POLS5010 NGOs, Governance and Development
- POLS5681 Governance in the International System
- SVLG5001 McCusker Centre for Citizenship Internship
- SVLG5003 Wicked Problems
- LAWS5181 Health Law and Policy
Standard entry 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 recognized by UWA or
- A bachelors degree in a cognate area, or an equivalent qualification, as recognized by UWA and
- The equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 percent or
- A bachelors degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognized by UWA and
- The equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 percent and
- At least two years of relevant professional experience.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawley | International: $47,600 | No |
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