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    Graduate Diploma in Natural Resources Law
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    Graduate Diploma in Natural Resources Law

    The University of Western Australia

    The University of Western Australia

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    Australia, Perth

    University RankQS Ranking
    77

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Graduate Diploma

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    095412E

    Application Fee

    AUD 125 

    Campuses

    Perth (Crawley campus)

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines28-Feb-2026
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    Duration 6 month(s)
    Next Intake 28-Feb-2026

    Graduate Diploma in Natural Resources Law

    About

    About the course This course 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. 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.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Admission Requirements To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—1(a) a Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Laws, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; or 2(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 3(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 Program Requirements

    ADMISSION REQUIREMENT 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. For more information visit ELC requirements. ADMISSION REQUIREMENT English competency

    Career

    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.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 0 

    Application Fee

    AUD 125 

    How to Apply

    Once you've selected your pathway, you can apply online. Application open and close dates apply to some courses.

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    Graduate Diploma in Natural Resources Law

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