Overview

Master of Resources and International Commercial Law programme from The University of Western Australia is available for law and non-law graduates and is ideal for those looking to expand their knowledge of or seek a new career in the mining, energy and natural resources sector.

Key Facts

Topics covered may include international investment in mineral resources, oil and gas law (locally and globally), corporate governance in the resources sector, climate change, agreements, project developments, mining law, environmental law and more.

You will learn about a wide range of legal considerations across the mining, energy and resources sector, as well as gaining the necessary technical knowledge, such as how petroleum is produced or how iron ore is mined.

You will benefit from a comprehensive and multifaceted understanding of the industry.

Career opportunities:

This course prepares you for a career in the mining, energy and resources sector.

For students with a prior non-law undergraduate degree, the Master of Resources and International Commercial Law provides useful knowledge of the law and valuable understanding of important legal considerations relating to large-scale resources-related projects.

Students who have a prior law degree (as well as the necessary Practical Legal Training) may use the complementary knowledge gained in this course to act as Special Counsel/Executive Counsel in resources companies.

Accreditation

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

Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Sales Law

Intersections of Law, Policy and Government

Energy Agreements: Oil and Gas, Alternative Energy and Sustainability

Resource Taxation

International Trade Law

Corporate Governance for Resources Companies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Start dates - Throughout the year

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

70

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IELTS

7

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Perth, Australia

Disciplines

Business Law View 18 other Masters in Business Law in Australia

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

70

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 047155D

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.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

50300 AUD / year

≈ 50300 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

35400 AUD / year

≈ 35400 AUD / year

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Living costs

Perth

Australia

1328 - 2367 AUD / month

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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