Graduate Diploma in Law, Policy and Government
Program Overview
Graduate Diploma in Law, Policy and Government
About the course
This postgraduate course is available to law and non-law graduates who seek a greater understanding of socio-legal theory, policy development and the skills required to work in or with government. Including both theory and practically oriented units, this 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.
Course Details
- Status: Available in 2023
- Locations: Perth (Crawley campus)
- Attendance: Full-time, Part-time
- Delivery: On-campus
- Starting dates: For more information and unit availability visit the Law School web page
- Weekly contact time: Variable - includes intensive teaching blocks
- Level of study: Postgraduate
- Course Code: 21340
- Duration: 6 months (full-time), part-time duration varies
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
- (a) a Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Laws, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; or
- (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
- (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.
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.
Fees and Scholarships
- Domestic Student Fees: Annual course fee for 2025 is $34,800.00 for a Full-Fee Paying Place.
- 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.
Course Structure
Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.
- Core - Group A:
- LAWS4227 Foundations of Law and Legal Institutions (6 points)
- LAWS5260 Intersections of Law, Policy and Governance (6 points)
- POLS5501 The Politics of Public Policy (6 points)
- Option - Group B:
- LAWS5100 Sustainability Law and Policy in Resource Development (6 points)
- LAWS5114 International Environmental Law (6 points)
- LAWS5167 Comparative Legal Method (6 points)
- LAWS5215 Risk Regulation (6 points)
- LAWS5223 Theories for Contemporary Criminal Justice (6 points)
- LAWS5296 Technology Law and Governance (6 points)
- LAWS5521 Climate Change Law (6 points)
- LAWS5540 Environmental Protection Law (6 points)
- LAWS5577 Governing the Commons: Oceans, ice and outer space (6 points)
- LAWS5694 Research Paper I (6 points)
Career Pathways
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.
Further Study
Students who complete the Graduate Diploma with a weighted average mark at least 60 per cent are eligible for admission to the Master of Law, Policy and Government.