Postgraduate

Master of Business Administration and Master of Laws

Develop your leadership skills and build on your legal knowledge.

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Student Central

The University of Western Australia (Mailbag 355A) 35 Stirling Highway Perth Western Australia 6009

Telephone

131 UWA (131 892)

International

(+61 8) 6488 1000

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Explore the career opportunities available to you.

Career Pathways

MBA graduates are highly sought after by industry and progress to a range of senior management positions in fields such as business development, strategy, marketing and corporate finance. These roles fall into a diverse range of public, private and not-for-profit sectors including government departments, resources, consulting and financial services.
MBA graduates are highly sought after by industry and progress to a range of senior management positions in fields such as business development, strategy, marketing and corporate finance. These roles fall into a diverse range of public, private and not-for-profit sectors including government departments, resources, consulting and financial services.

Fees and scholarships

Learn more about the fees that apply to you for this course.

Domestic Student Fees

Annual course fee
2025
Full-Fee Paying Place $53,200.00

For Full-Fee Paying places, students are charged an annual course fee, charged per credit point at a rate dependent on the course in which the student is enrolled. Annual course fees are calculated based on a standard annual study load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL).

Check the handbook to confirm the annual study load for your course.

Visit the Fee Calculator and select your course type to find out more. Fees are subject to annual indexation.

More information on how fees are calculated.

Scholarships

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.

Cost of living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

International Student Fees

Annual course fee
2024
$59,900.00
2025
$63,200.00

Onshore international students are charged an annual course fee, charged per credit point at a rate dependent on the course in which the student is enrolled. Annual course fees are calculated based on an annual study load. Check the handbook to confirm the annual study load for your course.

Find out more about international student tuition fees and visit the fee calculator for the relevant course fees.

Fees are subject to annual indexation.

Scholarships

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.

Cost of living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

Admission requirements

If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission requirements

Master of Business Administration (Intensive) and Master of Laws

Please refer to the admission requirements on the Master of Business Administration (Intensive) and Master of Laws course pages for individual requirements.
Admission requirements
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

This course has higher ELC requirements. Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.0 and no band less than 6.5. For more information visit ELC requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

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Course details

This course combines two master’s degrees in business and law to give legal professionals executive business skills. By completing the Master of Business Administration in the first year and the Master of Laws in the second, you’ll further your professional knowledge in law while gaining leadership and management skills to meet the challenges of a dynamic workplace.

About the course

Our MBA Full Time Intensive gives you outstanding preparation for getting the job you want. In addition, the Master of Laws provides a valuable opportunity for lawyers to extend their existing knowledge and skills.
Master of Business Administration and Master of Laws

Quick details

Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • January
Weekly contact time
  • Varies by semester, students are expected to study full time in the first year.
Level of study
  • Postgraduate
Course Code
  • 43530
CRICOS code
  • 088010D
Master of Business Administration and Master of Laws
Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • January
Weekly contact time
  • Varies by semester, students are expected to study full time in the first year.
Level of study
  • Postgraduate
Course Code
  • 43530
CRICOS code
  • 088010D
Full time/part time duration
  • 2 years
Degrees course is available in
  • Master of Business Administration and Master of Laws
Course details

Master of Business Administration and Master of Laws

Please refer to the course details in the UWA Handbook for both the Master of Business Administration (coursework and dissertation) and Master of Laws (coursework) for individual course structures and rules.

Course details

Master of Business Administration (Social Impact)

MBA students in class at UWA

 

Deciding to study an MBA (Flexible) with a specialisation in social impact is a strong and committed decision to fusing business and social impact together to benefit community, business and yourself. Students of the GCSI can progress into the MBA (Social Impact) as part of the MBA (Flexible). The course draws on the GCSI courses for the social impact specialisation.

Western Australia's premier Law School

The UWA Law School is ranked in the top 150 law schools in the world for Law and Legal Studies (QS 2024). You will join and contribute to 90 years of excellence: we are the first law school established in WA and the fifth oldest in Australia.

Our graduates include a Prime Minister, a Governor of Western Australia, State Ministers, Justices of the Supreme Court of WA, a Young Australian of the Year, Rhodes Scholars, and more.

While we have a long and proud history, we're also a closely-knit, creative and progressive Law School, fostering critical thought, ethical scholarship and practice, a deep connection to our Indigenous past and present, and supportive student culture based upon wellbeing and inclusion.

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

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International Study Tours

MBA students visit LinkedIn office at San Francisco, United States

mba students at linkedin in san francisco

UWA MBA students have the opportunity to undertake an international study tour. During a tour of the LinkedIn office at San Francisco, students were exposed to the latest developments in advanced data analytics and changes to the future of work. They also visited on-demand streaming video platform Kanopy, automotive and energy company Tesla, network startup accelerator and corporate innovation platform Plug and Play, and the Knight Management Center at Stanford University, among other businesses.

International Study Tours