Program Overview
The Taxation Law at The University of Western Australia is a Master programme in Law over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of law. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Taxation Law programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 34,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 33,400 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Perth, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Taxation Law programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Insurance Law\', \'Double Tax Agreements and International Tax Law\', \'Oil and Gas Agreements\', \'Legal Issues for Not-for-Profit Entities\', \'Double Tax Agreements and International Tax Law\', "Intellectual Property and China\'s Innovation-based Economy"]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have\xc2\x97
(a)(i) a bachelor\'s degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA, in a cognate area, which includes an element in Taxation Law; and
(ii) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent;
or
(b)(i) a bachelor\'s degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA, in a cognate area; and
(ii) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent; and
(iii) at least six months of relevant professional experience;
or
(c)(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 60 per cent; and
(iii) completed LAWS5132 Income Taxation Law at UWA, or equivalent, as recognised by UWA;
or
(d) completed the units for the Graduate Diploma in Taxation Law corresponding to the appropriate specialisation.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 34,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 33,400 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 34,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 33,400 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Western Australia directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The University of Western Australia
The University of Western Australia
Perth, Australia
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a public research university in Crawley, Western Australia, Australia. UWA was established in 1911 by an act of the Parliament of Western Australia.
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
