Overview

This Graduate Diploma in Natural Resources Law from The University of Western Australia is ideal if you're looking to expand your current knowledge of the mining, energy and natural resources sector or if you seek a new career path in this highly regulated industry.

Key facts

This course is available for law and non-law graduates, and, depending on your qualifications, this course may be articulated into the Master of Resources and International Commercial Law or Master of Mining and Energy Law.

You'll study a foundation unit in law governance (this applies to all students except those with a recognised law degree) and also choose three option units, from topics such as mining law, climate change, and oil and gas project development.

The topics dealing with the regulation of industry such as mining and oil and gas law provide a deep understanding not only of the steps required to commercialise the resource and the required legal compliance, but put those things into a practical context.

So you will learn how oil and gas exploration is conducted and what is involved in the steps from finding a commercial reservoir to its sale. This informs your understanding of the contracts involved (joint operating agreements and gas sales contracts among others), but also of the associated risks and legal issues.

Career Pathways

Expand your skills, expertise and knowledge of law to prepare yourself for the next step in your law career.

Graduates may find employment opportunities within the government sector, resource companies or the corporate energy sector.

Accreditation

The UWA Law School is certified by the Australian Law School Standards.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Corporate Governance for Resources Companies

International Environmental Law

Oil and Gas Project Development Law

International Trade Financing

International Shipping Law

Planning Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 6 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-08 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-17 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-11 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-19 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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82

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Perth, Australia

Disciplines

Environmental Economics & Policy Natural Resource Management View 7 other Masters in Natural Resource Management in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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82

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64

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General requirements

CRICOS CODE 095412E

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—

a Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Laws, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; or

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 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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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

23800 AUD / full

≈ 23800 AUD / full
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

17400 AUD / full

≈ 17400 AUD / full

Additional Details

Domestic Full-Fee Paying Place $34,300

Living costs

Perth

Australia

1328 - 2367 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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