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Master of laws, Policy and Government
Master of laws, Policy and Government

Master of laws, Policy and Government

  • ID:UWA610110
  • Level:Master's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

 

English Requirements

  • Internet-based Test (iBT): An overall score of 82 with a minimum score of: 22 in the Writing section; 18 in the Reading section; 20 in the Speaking section; and 20 in the Listening 

  • IELTS (Academic) including IELTS for UKVI (Academic): Minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 (must include Academic Reading and Writing modules)

  • PTE (Academic): Postgraduate Research Studies applicants: An overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 64 in the reading and writing sections, and no less than 54 in the other sections.

Course Information

This course is available to law and non-law graduates seeking an advanced understanding of socio-legal theory, policy development and the skills required to work in or with government. Combining theory and practically oriented units, the 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.

CRICOS code: 083871K

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Course structure details

Core

Take as per sequence notes:

  • LAWS4227 Foundations of Law and Legal Institutions (6)

  • LAWS5260 Intersections of Law, Policy and Government (6)

  • POLS5501 The Politics of Public Policy (6)

Option - Group A

Take as per sequence notes:

  • LAWS5167 Comparative Legal Method (6)

  • LAWS5215 Theory & Practice of Risk Regulation (6)

  • LAWS5223 Theories of Justice and Punishment (6)

  • LAWS5305 Mediation: Practice and Skills (6)

  • LAWS5378 Government Accountability—Law and Practice (6)

  • LAWS5694 Research Paper I (6)

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

This course opens career opportunities for those seeking employment within the public sector. You may also choose to work as a legal practitioner or in private industry where it intersects with government approval, regulation and compliance.

  • Academic

  • Lawyer

  • Parliamentarian

  • Policy analyst

  • Policy and Planning Manager

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

OSHC: 530 ($) per year

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