Postgraduate
Graduate Diploma in Natural Resources Law
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Admission Requirements
2(a) (i) 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
3(a) (i) 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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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.
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About the course
Graduate opportunities
The units in the diploma will facilitate the development of practical legal skill-sets, especially in relation to the ability to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge, to identify and solve defined legal problems in the regulation of natural resources and, in so doing, exercise critical judgement and thinking skills. Students will also develop skills in advanced legal research and writing in the areas of natural resource governance, and in related subject areas. Combined, these skill sets will develop a practical overview of the field of natural governance to enhance policy making, decision making and management skills in the resource industry in a domestic and international context.
Quick details
- Available
- Perth (Crawley campus)
- Full-time
- Part-time
- On-campus
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- The estimated time commitment for a standard full-time enrolment is approximately 46 hours per week (over 13 weeks) which includes contact hours, personal study and examinations.
- Postgraduate
- 21360
- 095412E
Why study this course?
- The units in this course are taught in a highly practical way, making use of real -life examples, contracts and case studies.
- You'll be taught by leading experts in their fields.
- This course offers a broad range of units so you can pick areas that interest you.
Course structure
Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.
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.
You'll learn to
- acquire and develop a deeper knowledge of the basic principles of the regulation of natural resources.
- develop important theoretical and practical legal knowledge, exploring the issues related to regulatory theory and governance of natural resources, and the interrelationship of law with other supporting disciplines.
- develop practical legal skill sets, especially in relation to the ability to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge, to identify and solve defined legal problems in the regulation of natural resources and, in so doing, exercise critical judgement and thinking skills.
- develop skills in advanced legal research and writing in the areas of natural resource governance, and in related subject areas.
- develop a practical overview of the field of natural governance to enhance policy making, decision making and management skills in the resource industry in a domestic and international context.
Flexibility
We understand that life is busy. That's why our postgraduate courses are designed so you can balance your work and studies. Our flexible postgraduate experience includes the opportunity to study part time, a range of units that are taught after hours, and the option to learn via intensive units. Ask our Student Central team for advice on choosing the right postgraduate route for you. Find out more here.
Centre for Mining, Energy and Natural Resources Law
The Centre for Mining, Energy and Natural Resources Law has a successful research record going back to its establishment within the Law School at The University of Western Australia in 1990.
It was initially established in recognition of the importance of both the resources and the commercial sectors to the Western Australia economy. In recent years the focus and emphasis of the Centre broadened to include a wide range of mining, energy and natural resources law matters.
The research areas of the Centre all have practical elements and this engagement enhances the research of the Centre by ensuring it is relevant and current.