Graduate Diploma in Law, Policy and Government

With increasing government focus on planning and regulation, there is a clear need for individuals with a high level of understanding of policy and governance. This course provides that understanding. 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.

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have1a a Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Laws or an equivalent qualification as recognised by UWA or
2a i a bachelors 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
3a i a bachelors 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

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
a minimum overall score of 580 Paperbased with a TWE of 5 or 100 iBT with minimum score of 28 in iBT Speaking and no less than 26 in the other sections