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Overview
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.
The Master of Commercial and Resources Law course 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. 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.
Career Pathways
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.
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Courses include:
- Law and Legal Institutions
- International Sales Law
- Oil and Gas Agreements
- International Environmental Law
- Resource Taxation
- International Trade Law
- International Oil and Gas Law
- Mining Law
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
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- Throughout the year
Language
English
IELTS 7
PTE Academic 70
TOEFL® IBT 100
Credits
48 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Economics Public Law Natural Resource Management View 56 other Masters in Public Law in AustraliaExplore more key information
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English requirements
IELTS 7
PTE Academic 70
TOEFL® IBT 100
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General requirements
CRICOS CODE: 047155D
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—1(a) 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.
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International
40900 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 40900 AUD for the full programme during 12 months.
- National Commonwealth supported students: $8,825.24
Living costs for Perth
1328 - 2367 AUD /month
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