Graduate Diploma in Law, Policy and Government
The University of Western Australia (UWA)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00126G
This postgraduate course is available to law and non-law graduates who seek a greater understanding of socio-legal theory, policy development and the skills required to work in or with government. Including both theory and practically oriented units, this 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 24
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
- LAWS5114 International Environmental Law
- 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
- LAWS5521 Climate Change Law
- LAWS5540 Environmental Protection Law
- LAWS5577 Space and Satellite Law
- LAWS5694 Research Paper I
Standard entry requirements
- 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 recognized by UWA or
- A bachelors degree in a cognate area, or an equivalent qualification, as recognized by UWA and
- (ii) 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
- (ii) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 percent and
- (iii) at least two years of relevant professional experience.
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