Master of Law, Policy and Government

What you will study

To complete the Master of Law, Policy and Government, students must fulfil 48 credit points. Each unit is valued at six credit points unless otherwise stated.

• Students with a recognised Law degree take The Politics Public Policy and Intersections of Law, Policy and Government and option units to the value of 18 points from Group A and 18 points from either Group B or Group C, of which at least 12 points must be LAWS coded.
• Students without a recognised Law degree take all core units (18 points) and option units to the value of 18 points from Group A and 12 points from Group B, of which at least six points must be LAWS coded.

Enrolment in McCusker Centre for Citizenship Internship and Wicked Problems is subject to approval by the course coordinator and is based on the suitability of the socio-legal study project or problem.

Entry Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course, an applicant must have one of the following:

• A Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Laws, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA.
• A bachelor's degree in a cognate area, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA and the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent.
• A bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA and the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent and at least two years of relevant professional experience.

English Language Requirements

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. Contact the university or visit their website for more information.

Recognition of Prior Learning

If you are enrolled in a course at UWA, you can apply for credit for units passed in a previous course, either at UWA or from an external university or institution. To apply, complete an Application for credit transfer, advanced standing and recognition of prior learning form and submit it to your Student Advising Office via Email Us or in person.

If you're applying for credit from an external university or institution, attach an original or full-colour scan of your formal academic transcript to your application. Please note that informal transcripts, eRecords, screenshots or letters cannot be accepted as proof of results.

Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Career Outcomes

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.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative annual fee in 2025: $34,800 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Fees are calculated based on a standard annual study load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL).

A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:

• The number of units studied.
• Choice of courses.
• Credit from previous study or work experience.
• Eligibility for government-funded loans.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.