Overview

This Graduate Diploma in Natural Resources Law from The University of Western Australia is ideal if you're looking to expand your current knowledge of the mining, energy and natural resources sector or if you seek a new career path in this highly regulated industry.

Key facts

This course is available for law and non-law graduates, and, depending on your qualifications, this course may be articulated into the Master of Resources and International Commercial Law or Master of Mining and Energy Law.

You'll study a foundation unit in law governance (this applies to all students except those with a recognised law degree) and also choose three option units, from topics such as mining law, climate change, and oil and gas project development.

The topics dealing with the regulation of industry such as mining and oil and gas law provide a deep understanding not only of the steps required to commercialise the resource and the required legal compliance, but put those things into a practical context.

So you will learn how oil and gas exploration is conducted and what is involved in the steps from finding a commercial reservoir to its sale. This informs your understanding of the contracts involved (joint operating agreements and gas sales contracts among others), but also of the associated risks and legal issues.

Career Pathways

Expand your skills, expertise and knowledge of law to prepare yourself for the next step in your law career.

Graduates may find employment opportunities within the government sector, resource companies or the corporate energy sector.

Accreditation

The UWA Law School is certified by the Australian Law School Standards.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Corporate Governance for Resources Companies

International Environmental Law

Oil and Gas Project Development Law

International Trade Financing

International Shipping Law

Planning Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 6 months
Part-time
- 6 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-21 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-02-03 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-07-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-18 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

PTE Academic

64

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TOEFL^® IBT

82

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Environmental Economics & Policy Natural Resource Management View 18 other Masters in Environmental Economics & Policy in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

64

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TOEFL^® IBT

82

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS CODE 095412E

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 (ii) 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 (ii) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent; and (iii) at least two years of relevant professional experience.

Tuition Fee

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International

22550 AUD/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22550 AUD for the full programme during 6 months.

Domestic Full-Fee Paying Place $34,300

Living costs for Perth

1328 - 2367 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

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