Course Level

Master Degree (By Coursework)

CRICOS

083871K

Master of Law, Policy and Government

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.

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

Crawley

Full-time - 1 years

$34,800
N/A

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

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.