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Graduate Diploma in Natural Resources Law
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
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AUD 125How to Apply
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Graduate Diploma in Natural Resources Law
The University of Western Australia
Australia,
Perth
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