Master of Mining and Energy Laws
The University of Western Australia (UWA)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00126G
This course has been designed to provide legal and non-legal professionals the expertise to pursue careers in mining, energy and related industries. 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 course 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.
Structure
Credit Points 48
Subjects
- LAWS4227 Foundations of Law and Legal Institutions
- LAWS5517 Mining Law
- LAWS5589 Energy Regulation: sustainable oil and gas and alternative energy production
- LAWS5517 Mining Law
- LAWS5589 Energy Regulation: sustainable oil and gas and alternative energy production
- LAWS5260 Intersections of Law, Policy and Government
- LAWS5398 Construction Law
- LAWS5507 International Oil and Gas Law
- LAWS5521 Climate Change Law
- LAWS5532 Energy Agreements: Oil and Gas, Alternative Energy and Sustainability
- LAWS5540 Environmental Protection Law
- LAWS5100 Sustainability Law and Policy in Resource Development
- LAWS5111 Corporate Governance for Resources Companies
- LAWS5114 International Environmental Law
- LAWS5132 Income Taxation Law
- LAWS5215 Theory & Practice of Risk Regulation
- LAWS5239 Resource Taxation
- LAWS5360 Employment Law
- LAWS5521 Climate Change Law
- LAWS5576 International Commercial Arbitration
- 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
- LAWS5891 Principles and Practice of General Insurance Law
- LAWS5111 Corporate Governance for Resources Companies
- LAWS5114 International Environmental Law
- LAWS5132 Income Taxation Law
- LAWS5167 Comparative Legal Method
- LAWS5215 Theory & Practice of Risk Regulation
- LAWS5239 Resource Taxation
- LAWS5261 Planning Law
- LAWS5360 Employment Law
- LAWS5398 Construction Law
- LAWS5576 International Commercial Arbitration
- 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
- SVLG5001 McCusker Centre for Citizenship Internship
Standard 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.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Crawley | Domestic: $34,300 International: $45,100 | No |
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