Rules for UWA Law School : Handbook 2025 : The University of Western Australia

Current rules
- UWA Law School
  - Graduate Diploma in Commercial and Resources Law (20360) Only available to re-enrolling students.
    Note: This course is only available to re-enrolling students.
    Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures
    1.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.
    (2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.
    Academic Conduct Essentials and Communication and Research Skills modules
    2.(1) A student who enrols in this course for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module) and the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module).
    (2) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.
    English Language competency requirements
    3.(1) To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.
    (2) Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.0 and no band less than 6.5.
    (3) Applicants presenting with the TOEFL iBT require an overall score of at least 100, a miminum score of 28 in the Speaking section, and no other sub-score less than 26.
    (4) Applicants presenting with the TOEFL Paper Based score require an overall score of at least 580 and a miminum score of 5.0 in the Essay Rating / Test of Written English (TWE).
    (5) Applicants presenting with the Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic) require an overall score of at least 70 and no sub-score less than 70.
    (6) Applicants presenting with the UWA Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT) Bridging Course require a minimum grade of Grade A (85%) in the final CELT examination, with no band less than 80%.
    Admission requirements
    4. 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
    (b) (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 60 per cent;
    or
    (c) (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 60 per cent; and
    (iii) at least two years of relevant professional experience;
    or
    (d) (i) a level and duration of education considered by UWA to be sufficient to permit satisfactory completion of the course; and
    (ii) at least two years of relevant professional experience.
    Admission ranking and selection
    5. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
    Articulations and exit awards
    6. The following courses form part of an articulated sequence:
    - 20360 Graduate Diploma in Commercial and Resources Law (24 points)
    - 20550 Master of Mining and Energy Law (48 points)
    - 20560 Master of Resources and International Commercial Law (48 points)
    Course structure
    7.(1) The course consists of units to a total value of 24 points.
    (2) Units must be selected in accordance with the course structure, as set out in these rules.
    Satisfactory progress
    8. To make satisfactory progress in a calendar year a student must pass units to a value of at least half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.
    9. A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module) when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress even if they have met the other requirements for satisfactory progress in Rule 8.
    Progress status
    10.(1) Part-time students, or those commencing mid-year, who fail to make satisfactory progress under Rule 8 in their first year of enrolment are assigned the progress status of 'On Probation' by the Faculty.
    (2) Students other than those covered by (1) who fail to make satisfactory progress under Rule 8 are assigned the progress status of 'Excluded' unless the Faculty determines otherwise in light of exceptional circumstances.
    11. A student who does not make satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 9 is assigned the progress status of 'On Probation', unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to meet other satisfactory progress requirements in Rule 8.
    Award with distinction
    12. This rule is not applicable to this course.
    Deferrals
    13. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).
  - Graduate Diploma in International Commercial Law (21310) Only available to re-enrolling students.
    Note: This course is only available to re-enrolling students.
    Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures
    1.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.
    (2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.
    Academic Conduct Essentials and Communication and Research Skills modules
    2.(1) A student who enrols in this course for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module) and the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module).
    (2) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.
    English Language competency requirements
    3.(1) To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.
    (2) Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.0 and no band less than 6.5.
    (3) Applicants presenting with the TOEFL iBT require an overall score of at least 100, a miminum score of 28 in the Speaking section, and no other sub-score less than 26.
    (4) Applicants presenting with the TOEFL Paper Based score require an overall score of at least 580 and a miminum score of 5.0 in the Essay Rating / Test of Written English (TWE).
    (5) Applicants presenting with the Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic) require an overall score of at least 70 and no sub-score less than 70.
    (6) Applicants presenting with the UWA Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT) Bridging Course require a minimum grade of Grade A (85%) in the final CELT examination, with no band less than 80%.
    Admission requirements
    4. 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
    (b) (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 60 per cent;
    or
    (c) (i) a bachelor's degree, or am equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and
    (ii) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent; and
    (iii) at least two years of relevant professional experience;
    or
    (d) (i) a level and duration of education considered by UWA to be sufficient to permit satisfactory completion of the course; and
    (ii) at least two years of relevant professional experience.
    Admission ranking and selection
    5. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
    Articulations and exit awards
    6. The following courses form part of an articulated sequence:
    - 21310 Graduate Diploma in International Commercial Law (24 points)
    - 21510 Master of International Commercial Law (48 points)
    Course structure
    7.(1) The course consists of units to a total value of 24 points.
    (2) Units must be selected in accordance with the course structure, as set out in these rules.
    Satisfactory progress
    8. To make satisfactory progress in a calendar year a student must pass units to a value of at least half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.
    9. A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module) when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress even if they have met the other requirements for satisfactory progress in Rule 8.
    Progress status
    10.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 8 is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.
    (2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances—
    (a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';
    (b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';
    (c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded'.
    11. A student who does not make satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 9 is assigned the progress status of 'On Probation', unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to meet other satisfactory progress requirements in Rule 8.
    Award with distinction
    12. This rule is not applicable to this course.
    Deferrals
    13. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).
  - Graduate Diploma in International Law (21320)
    Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures
    1.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.
    (2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.
    Academic Conduct Essentials and Communication and Research Skills modules
    2.(1) A student who enrols in this course for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module) and the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module).
    (2) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.
    English Language competency requirements
    3.(1) To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.
    (2) Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.0 and no band less than 6.5.
    (3) Applicants presenting with the TOEFL iBT require an overall score of at least 100, a minimum score of 28 in the Speaking section, and no other sub-score less than 26.
    (4) Applicants presenting with the TOEFL Paper Based score require an overall score of at least 580 and a minimum score of 5.0 in the Essay Rating / Test of Written English (TWE).
    (5) Applicants presenting with the Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic) require an overall score of at least 70 and no sub-score less than 70.
    (6) Applicants presenting with the UWA Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT) Bridging Course require a minimum grade of Grade A (85%) in the final CELT examination, with no band less than 80%.
    Admission requirements
    4. 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.
    Admission ranking and selection
    5. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
    Articulations and exit awards
    6.(1) The following courses form part of an articulated sequence:
    - 21320 Graduate Diploma in International Law (24 points)
    - 21520 Master of International Law (48 points)
    (2) Units completed in the Graduate Diploma in International Law will only be credited towards a 48 point Masters course if the Graduate Diploma is not conferred.
    Course structure
    7.(1) The course consists of units to a total value of 24 points.
    (2) Units must be selected in accordance with the course structure, as set out in these rules.
    Satisfactory progress
    8. To make satisfactory progress a student must pass units to a point value greater than half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.
    9. A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module) when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress even if they have met the other requirements for satisfactory progress in Rule 8.
    Progress status
    10.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 8 is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.
    (2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances—
    (a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';
    (b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';
    (c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded'.
    11. A student who does not make satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 9 is assigned the progress status of 'On Probation', unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to meet other satisfactory progress requirements in Rule 8.
    Award with distinction
    12. This rule is not applicable to this course.
    Deferrals
    13. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).
    Additional rules
    Credit
    14. Credit will not be granted for units that were taken in another degree that was conferred.
  - Graduate Diploma in Law (20320)
    Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures
    1.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.
    (2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.
    Academic Conduct Essentials and Communication and Research Skills modules
    2.(1) A student who enrols in this course for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module) and the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module).
    (2) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.
    English Language competency requirements
    3.(1) To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.
    (2) Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.0 and no band less than 6.5.
    (3) Applicants presenting with the TOEFL iBT require an overall score of at least 100, a minimum score of 28 in the Speaking section, and no other sub-score less than 26.
    (4) Applicants presenting with the TOEFL Paper Based score require an overall score of at least 580 and a minimum score of 5.0 in the Essay Rating / Test of Written English (TWE).
    (5) Applicants presenting with the Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic) require an overall score of at least 70 and no sub-score less than 70.
    (6) Applicants presenting with the UWA Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT) Bridging Course require a minimum grade of Grade A (85%) in the final CELT examination, with no band less than 80%.
    Admission requirements
    4. 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.
    Admission ranking and selection
    5. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
    Articulations and exit awards
    6.(1) The following courses form part of an articulated sequence:
    - 20320 Graduate Diploma in Law (24 points)
    - 20500 Master of Laws (48 points)
    - 20550 Master of Mining and Energy Law (48 points)
    (2) Units completed in the Graduate Diploma in Law will only be credited towards a 48 point Masters course if the Graduate Diploma is not conferred.
    Course structure
    7.(1) The course consists of units to a total value of 24 points.
    (2) Units must be selected in accordance with the course structure, as set out in these rules.
    Satisfactory progress
    8. To make satisfactory progress a student must pass units to a point value greater than half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.
    9. A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module) when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress even if they have met the other requirements for satisfactory progress in Rule 8.
    Progress status
    10.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 8 is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.
    (2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances—
    (a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';
    (b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';
    (c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded'.
    11. A student who does not make satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 9 is assigned the progress status of 'On Probation', unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to meet other satisfactory progress requirements in Rule 8.
    Award with distinction
    12. This rule is not applicable to this course.
    Deferrals
    13. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).
    Additional rules
    Credit
    14. Credit will not be granted for units that were taken in another degree that was conferred.
  - Graduate Diploma in Law, Policy and Government (21340)
    Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures
    1.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.
    (2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.
    Academic Conduct Essentials and Communication and Research Skills modules
    2.(1) A student who enrols in this course for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module) and the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module).
    (2) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.
    English Language competency requirements
    3.(1) To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.
    (2) Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.0 and no band less than 6.5.
    (3) Applicants presenting with the TOEFL iBT require an overall score of at least 100, a minimum score of 28 in the Speaking section, and no other sub-score less than 26.
    (4) Applicants presenting with the TOEFL Paper Based score require an overall score of at least 580 and a minimum score of 5.0 in the Essay Rating / Test of Written English (TWE).
    (5) Applicants presenting with the Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic) require an overall score of at least 70 and no sub-score less than 70.
    (6) Applicants presenting with the UWA Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT) Bridging Course require a minimum grade of Grade A (85%) in the final CELT examination, with no band less than 80%.
    Admission requirements
    4. 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.
    Admission ranking and selection
    5. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
    Articulations and exit awards
    6.(1) The following courses form part of an articulated sequence:
    - 21340 Graduate Diploma in Law, Policy and Government (24 points)
    - 21530 Master of Law, Policy and Government (48 points)
    (2) Units completed in the Graduate Diploma in Law, Policy and Government will only be credited towards a 48 point Masters course if the Graduate Diploma is not conferred.
    Course structure
    7.(1) The course consists of units to a total value of 24 points.
    (2) Units must be selected in accordance with the course structure, as set out in these rules.
    Satisfactory progress
    8. To make satisfactory progress a student must pass units to a point value greater than half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.
    9. A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module) when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress even if they have met the other requirements for satisfactory progress in Rule 8.
    Progress status
    10.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 8 is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.
    (2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances—
    (a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';
    (b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';
    (c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded'.
    11. A student who does not make satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 9 is assigned the progress status of 'On Probation', unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to meet other satisfactory progress requirements in Rule 8.
    Award with distinction
    12. This rule is not applicable to this course.
    Deferrals
    13. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).
    Additional rules
    Credit
    14. Credit will not be granted for units that were taken in another degree that was conferred.
  - Graduate Diploma in Mining and Energy Law (20370) Only available to re-enrolling students.
    Note: This course is only available to re-enrolling students.
    Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures
    1.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.
    (2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.
    Academic Conduct Essentials and Communication and Research Skills modules
    2.(1) A student who enrols in this course for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module) and the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module).
    (2) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.
    English Language competency requirements
    3.(1) To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.
    (2) Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.0 and no band less than 6.5.
    (3) Applicants presenting with the TOEFL iBT require an overall score of at least 100, a miminum score of 28 in the Speaking section, and no other sub-score less than 26.
    (4) Applicants presenting with the TOEFL Paper Based score require an overall score of at least 580 and a miminum score of 5.0 in the Essay Rating / Test of Written English (TWE).
    (5) Applicants presenting with the Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic) require an overall score of at least 70 and no sub-score less than 70.
    (6) Applicants presenting with the UWA Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT) Bridging Course require a minimum grade of Grade A (85%) in the final CELT examination, with no band less than 80%.
    Admission requirements
    4. 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
    (b) (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 60 per cent;
    or
    (c) (i) a bachelor's degree, or am equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and
    (ii) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent; and
    (iii) at least two years of relevant professional experience;
    or
    (d) (i) a level and duration of education considered by UWA to be sufficient to permit satisfactory completion of the course; and
    (ii) at least two years of relevant professional experience.
    Admission ranking and selection
    5. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
    Articulations and exit awards
    6. The following courses form part of an articulated sequence:
    - 20370 Graduate Diploma in Mining and Energy Law (24 points)
    - 20550 Master of Mining and Energy Law (48 points)
    - 20560 Master of Resources and International Commercial Law (48 points)
    Course structure
    7.(1) The course consists of units to a total value of 24 points.
    (2) Units must be selected in accordance with the course structure, as set out in these rules.
    Satisfactory progress
    8. To make satisfactory progress a student must pass units to a point value greater than half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.
    9. A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module) when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress even if they have met the other requirements for satisfactory progress in Rule 8.
    Progress status
    10.(1) Part-time students, or those commencing mid-year, who fail to make satisfactory progress under Rule 8 in their first year of enrolment are assigned the progress status of 'On Probation' by the Faculty.
    (2) Students other than those covered by (1) who fail to make satisfactory progress under Rule 8 are assigned the progress status of 'Excluded' unless the Faculty determines otherwise in light of exceptional circumstances.
    11. A student who does not make satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 9 is assigned the progress status of 'On Probation', unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to meet other satisfactory progress requirements in Rule 8.
    Award with distinction
    12. This rule is not applicable to this course.
    Deferrals
    13. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).
  - Graduate Diploma in Natural Resources Law (21360)
    Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures
    1.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.
    (2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.
    Academic Conduct Essentials and Communication and Research Skills modules
    2.(1) A student who enrols in this course for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module) and the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module).
    (2) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.
    English Language competency requirements
    3.(1) To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.
    (2) Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.0 and no band less than 6.5.
    (3) Applicants presenting with the TOEFL iBT require an overall score of at least 100, a minimum score of 28 in the Speaking
    section, and no other sub-score less than 26.
    (4) Applicants presenting with the TOEFL Paper Based score require an overall score of at least 580 and a minimum score of 5.0 in the Essay Rating / Test of Written English (TWE).
    (5) Applicants presenting with the Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic) require an overall score of at least 70 and no
    sub-score less than 70.
    (6) Applicants presenting with the UWA Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT) Bridging Course require a minimum
    grade of Grade A (85%) in the final CELT examination, with no band less than 80%.
    Admission requirements
    4. 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.
    Admission ranking and selection
    5. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
    Articulations and exit awards
    6.(1) The following courses form part of an articulated sequence:
    - 20550 Master of Mining and Energy Law (48 points)
    - 20560 Master of Resources and International Commercial Law (48 points)
    - 21360 Graduate Diploma in Natural Resources Law (24 points)
    (2) Units completed in the Graduate Diploma in Natural Resources Law will only be credited towards a 48 point Masters course if the Graduate Diploma is not conferred.
    Course structure
    7.(1) The course consists of units to a total value of 24 points.
    (2) Units must be selected in accordance with the course structure, as set out in these rules.
    Satisfactory progress
    8. To make satisfactory progress a student must pass units to a point value greater than half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.
    9. A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module) when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress even if they have met the other requirements for satisfactory progress in Rule 8.
    Progress status
    10.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 8 is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.
    (2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances—
    (a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';
    (b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';
    (c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded'.
    11. A student who does not make satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 9 is assigned the progress status of 'On Probation', unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to meet other satisfactory progress requirements in Rule 8.
    Award with distinction
    12. This rule is not applicable to this course.
    Deferrals
    13. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).
    Additional rules
    Credit
    14. Credit will not be granted for units that were taken in another degree that was conferred.
  - Graduate Diploma in Taxation Law (21350)
    Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures
    1.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.
    (2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.
    Academic Conduct Essentials and Communication and Research Skills modules
    2.(1) A student who enrols in this course for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module) and the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module).
    (2) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.
    English Language competency requirements
    3.(1) To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.
    (2) Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.0 and no band less than 6.5.
    (3) Applicants presenting with the TOEFL iBT require an overall score of at least 100, a miminum score of 28 in the Speaking section, and no other sub-score less than 26.
    (4) Applicants presenting with the TOEFL Paper Based score require an overall score of at least 580 and a miminum score of 5.0 in the Essay Rating / Test of Written English (TWE).
    (5) Applicants presenting with the Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic) require an overall score of at least 70 and no sub-score less than 70.
    (6) Applicants presenting with the UWA Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT) Bridging Course require a minimum grade of Grade A (85%) in the final CELT examination, with no band less than 80%.
    Admission requirements
    4. 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.
    Admission ranking and selection
    5. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
    Articulations and exit awards
    6.(1) The following courses form part of an articulated sequence:
    - 21350 Graduate Diploma in Taxation Law (24 points)
    - 21550 Master of Taxation Law (48 points)
    (2) Units completed in the Graduate Diploma in Taxation Law will only be credited towards a 48 point Masters course if the Graduate Diploma is not conferred.
    Course structure
    7.(1) The course consists of units to a total value of 24 points.
    (2) Units must be selected in accordance with the course structure, as set out in these rules.
    Satisfactory progress
    8. To make satisfactory progress a student must pass units to a point value greater than half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.
    9. A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module) when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress even if they have met the other requirements for satisfactory progress in Rule 8.
    Progress status
    10.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 8 is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.
    (2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances—
    (a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';
    (b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';
    (c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded'.
    11. A student who does not make satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 9 is assigned the progress status of 'On Probation', unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to meet other satisfactory progress requirements in Rule 8.
    Award with distinction
    12. This rule is not applicable to this course.
    Deferrals
    13. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).
    Additional rules
    Credit
    14. Credit will not be granted for units that were taken in another degree that was conferred
  - Master of International Commercial Law (coursework) (21510) Only available to re-enrolling students.
    Note: This course is only available to re-enrolling students.
    Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures
    1.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.
    (2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.
    Academic Conduct Essentials and Communication and Research Skills modules
    2.(1) A student who enrols in this course for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module) and the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module).
    (2) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.
    English Language competency requirements
    3.(1) To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.
    (2) Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.0 and no band less than 6.5.
    (3) Applicants presenting with the TOEFL iBT require an overall score of at least 100, a miminum score of 28 in the Speaking section, and no other sub-score less than 26.
    (4) Applicants presenting with the TOEFL Paper Based score require an overall score of at least 580 and a miminum score of 5.0 in the Essay Rating / Test of Written English (TWE).
    (5) Applicants presenting with the Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic) require an overall score of at least 70 and no sub-score less than 70.
    (6) Applicants presenting with the UWA Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT) Bridging Course require a minimum grade of Grade A (85%) in the final CELT examination, with no band less than 80%.
    Admission requirements
    4. 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
    (b) (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 65 per cent;
    or
    (c) (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 65 per cent; and
    (iii) at least two years of relevant professional experience;
    or
    (d) (i) completed 24 points of the Graduate Diploma in International Commercial Law of this University¹; and
    (ii) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent;
    or
    (e) completed at least 48 points towards a Master of Business Administration (43520) (coursework and dissertation) of this University;
    or
    (f) completed at least 48 points towards a Master of Commerce (41680) of this University.
    ¹ Credit for units completed in this course will only be given if the course is not conferred.
    Admission ranking and selection
    5. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
    Articulations and exit awards
    6.(1) The following courses form part of an articulated sequence:
    - 21310 Graduate Diploma in International Commercial Law (24 points)
    - 21510 Master of International Commercial Law (48 points)
    (2) A student who withdraws from the Master of International Commercial Law course before completing it, but after fulfilling the requirements of a lesser award in the above sequence, may apply for the relevant award.
    Course structure
    7.(1) The course consists of units to a total value of 48 points.
    (2) Units must be selected in accordance with the course structure, as set out in these rules.
    Satisfactory progress
    8. To make satisfactory progress a student must pass units to a point value greater than half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.
    9. A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module) when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress even if they have met the other requirements for satisfactory progress in Rule 8.
    Progress status
    10.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 8 is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.
    (2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances—
    (a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';
    (b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';
    (c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded'.
    11. A student who does not make satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 9 is assigned the progress status of 'On Probation', unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to meet other satisfactory progress requirements in Rule 8.
    Award with distinction
    12. To be awarded the degree with distinction a student must achieve a course weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 80 per cent which is calculated based on—
    (a) all units above Level 3 attempted as part of the course that are awarded a final percentage mark;
    (b) all relevant units above Level 3 undertaken in articulating courses of this University that are awarded a final percentage mark;
    and
    (c) all units above Level 3 completed at this University that are credited to the master's degree course.
    Deferrals
    13. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).
  - Master of International Law (coursework) (21520)
    Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures
    1.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.
    (2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.
    Academic Conduct Essentials and Communication and Research Skills modules
    2.(1) A student who enrols in this course for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module) and the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module).
    (2) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.
    English Language competency requirements
    3.(1) To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.
    (2) Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.0 and no band less than 6.5.
    (3) Applicants presenting with the TOEFL iBT require an overall score of at least 100, a minimum score of 28 in the Speaking section, and no other sub-score less than 26.
    (4) Applicants presenting with the TOEFL Paper Based score require an overall score of at least 580 and a minimum score of 5.0 in the Essay Rating / Test of Written English (TWE).
    (5) Applicants presenting with the Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic) require an overall score of at least 70 and no sub-score less than 70.
    (6) Applicants presenting with the UWA Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT) Bridging Course require a minimum grade of Grade B (75%) in the final CELT examination, with no band less than 70%.
    Admission requirements
    4. 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.
    Admission ranking and selection
    5. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
    Articulations and exit awards
    6.(1) The following courses form part of an articulated sequence:
    - 21320 Graduate Diploma in International Law (24 points)
    - 21520 Master of International Law (48 points)
    (2) A student who withdraws from the Master of International Law course before completing it, but after fulfilling the requirements of a lesser award in the above sequence, may apply for the relevant award.
    (3) Credit for units completed in the Graduate Diploma will only be given if the course is not conferred.
    Course structure
    7.(1) The course consists of units to a total value of 48 points.
    (2) Units must be selected in accordance with the course structure, as set out in these rules.
    Satisfactory progress
    8. To make satisfactory progress a student must pass units to a point value greater than half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.
    9. A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module) when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress even if they have met the other requirements for satisfactory progress in Rule 8.
    Progress status
    10.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 8 is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.
    (2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances—
    (a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';
    (b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';
    (c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded'.
    11. A student who does not make satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 9 is assigned the progress status of 'On Probation', unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to meet other satisfactory progress requirements in Rule 8.
    Award with distinction
    12. To be awarded the degree with distinction a student must achieve a course weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 80 per cent which is calculated based on—
    (a) all units above Level 3 attempted as part of the course that are awarded a final percentage mark;
    (b) all relevant units above Level 3 undertaken in articulating courses of this University that are awarded a final percentage mark;
    and
    (c) all units above Level 3 completed at this University that are credited to the master's degree course.
    Deferrals
    13. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).
    Additional rules
    Credit for graduates enrolled in the Master of International Relations
    14. Graduates enrolled in the Master of International Relations may be granted credit of up to 12 points towards the Master of International Law for successful completion of the following units: POLS5661 Theory in International Relations A: Contending Approaches and POLS5662. These Credits will only be given if the Master of International Relations has NOT been conferred. Theory in International Relations B: Explanation and Understanding.
    Credit
    15. Credit will not be granted for units that were taken in another degree that was conferred.
  - Master of Law, Policy and Government (coursework) (21530)
    Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures
    1.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.
    (2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.
    Academic Conduct Essentials and Communication and Research Skills modules
    2.(1) A student who enrols in this course for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module) and the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module).
    (2) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.
    English Language competency requirements
    3.(1) To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.
    (2) Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.0 and no band less than 6.5.
    (3) Applicants presenting with the TOEFL iBT require an overall score of at least 100, a minimum score of 28 in the Speaking section, and no other sub-score less than 26.
    (4) Applicants presenting with the TOEFL Paper Based score require an overall score of at least 580 and a minimum score of 5.0 in the Essay Rating / Test of Written English (TWE).
    (5) Applicants presenting with the Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic) require an overall score of at least 70 and no sub-score less than 70.
    (6) Applicants presenting with the UWA Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT) Bridging Course require a minimum grade of Grade B (75%) in the final CELT examination, with no band less than 70%.
    Admission requirements
    4. 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.
    Admission ranking and selection
    5. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
    Articulations and exit awards
    6.(1) The following courses form part of an articulated sequence:
    - 21340 Graduate Diploma in Law, Policy and Government (24 points)
    - 21530 Master of Law, Policy and Government (48 points)
    (2) A student who withdraws from the Master of Law, Policy and Government course before completing it, but after fulfilling the requirements of a lesser award in the above sequence, may apply for the relevant award.
    (3) Credit for units completed in the Graduate Diploma will only be given if the course is not conferred.
    Course structure
    7.(1) The course consists of units to a total value of 48 points.
    (2) Units must be selected in accordance with the course structure, as set out in these rules.
    Satisfactory progress
    8. To make satisfactory progress a student must pass units to a point value greater than half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.
    9. A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module) when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress even if they have met the other requirements for satisfactory progress in Rule 8.
    Progress status
    10.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 8 is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.
    (2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances—
    (a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';
    (b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';
    (c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded'.
    11. A student who does not make satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 9 is assigned the progress status of 'On Probation', unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to meet other satisfactory progress requirements in Rule 8.
    Award with distinction
    12. To be awarded the degree with distinction a student must achieve a course weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 80 per cent which is calculated based on—
    (a) all units above Level 3 attempted as part of the course that are awarded a final percentage mark;
    (b) all relevant units above Level 3 undertaken in articulating courses of this University that are awarded a final percentage mark;
    and
    (c) all units above Level 3 completed at this University that are credited to the master's degree course.
    Deferrals
    13. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).
    Additional rules
    Credit
    14. Credit will not be granted for units that were taken in another degree that was conferred
  - Master of Laws (coursework) (20500)
    Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures
    1.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.
    (2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.
    Academic Conduct Essentials and Communication and Research Skills modules
    2.(1) A student who enrols in this course for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module) and the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module).
    (2) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.
    English Language competency requirements
    3.(1) To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.
    (2) Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.0 and no band less than 6.5.
    (3) Applicants presenting with the TOEFL iBT require an overall score of at least 100, a minimum score of 28 in the Speaking section, and no other sub-score less than 26.
    (4) Applicants presenting with the TOEFL Paper Based score require an overall score of at least 580 and a minimum score of 5.0 in the Essay Rating / Test of Written English (TWE).
    (5) Applicants presenting with the Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic) require an overall score of at least 70 and no sub-score less than 70.
    (6) Applicants presenting with the UWA Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT) Bridging Course require a minimum grade of Grade B (75%) in the final CELT examination, with no band less than 70%.
    Admission requirements
    4. To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—1(a) a Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Laws, as recognised by UWA
    Admission ranking and selection
    5. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
    Articulations and exit awards
    6.(1) The following courses form part of an articulated sequence:
    - 20320 Graduate Diploma in Law (24 points)
    - 20500 Master of Laws (48 points)
    (2) A student who withdraws from the Master of Laws course before completing it, but after fulfilling the requirements of a lesser award in the above sequence, may apply for the relevant award.
    (3) Credit for units completed in the Graduate Diploma will only be given if the course is not conferred.
    Course structure
    7.(1) The course consists of units to a total value of 48 points.
    (2) Units must be selected in accordance with the course structure, as set out in these rules.
    Satisfactory progress
    8. To make satisfactory progress a student must pass units to a point value greater than half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.
    9. A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module) when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress even if they have met the other requirements for satisfactory progress in Rule 8.
    Progress status
    10.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 8 is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.
    (2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances—
    (a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';
    (b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';
    (c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded'.
    11. A student who does not make satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 9 is assigned the progress status of 'On Probation', unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to meet other satisfactory progress requirements in Rule 8.
    Award with distinction
    12. To be awarded the degree with distinction a student must achieve a course weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 80 per cent which is calculated based on—
    (a) all units above Level 3 attempted as part of the course that are awarded a final percentage mark;
    (b) all relevant units above Level 3 undertaken in articulating courses of this University that are awarded a final percentage mark;
    and
    (c) all units above Level 3 completed at this University that are credited to the master's degree course.
    Deferrals
    13. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).
    N/A
    Additional rules
    Credit
    14.
    Credit will not be granted for units that were taken in another degree that was conferred.
  - Master of Legal Practice (coursework) (21560)
    Note: This course is not available in 2025.
    Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures
    1.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.
    (2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.
    Academic Conduct Essentials and Communication and Research Skills modules
    2.(1) A student who enrols in this course for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module) and the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module).
    (2) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.
    English Language competency requirements
    3.(1) To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.
    (2) Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.0 and no band less than 6.5.
    (3) Applicants presenting with the TOEFL iBT require an overall score of at least 106, a minimum score of 28 in the Speaking section, and no other sub-score less than 26.
    (4) Applicants presenting with the TOEFL Paper Based score require an overall score of at least 580 and a minimum score of 5.0 in the Essay Rating / Test of Written English (TWE).
    (5) Applicants presenting with the Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic) require an overall score of at least 70 and no sub-score less than 70.
    (6) Applicants presenting with the UWA Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT) Bridging Course require a minimum grade of Grade B (75%) in the final CELT examination, with no band less than 70%.
    Admission requirements
    4. 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;
    and
    (b) an assessment of this qualification by the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia that outlines which units are required to practice.
    Admission ranking and selection
    5. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
    Articulations and exit awards
    6.(1) This course has the following exit award:
    - 20350 Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (48 points including up to 24 points of advanced standing points)
    (2) A student who withdraws from the Master of Legal Practice course before completing it, but after completing the requirements of the Graduate Diploma, may apply to the School to be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.
    Course structure
    7.(1) The course consists of units to a total value of 96 points.
    (2) Units must be selected in accordance with the course structure, as set out in these rules.
    Satisfactory progress
    8. To make satisfactory progress a student must pass units to a point value greater than half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.
    9. A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module) when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress even if they have met the other requirements for satisfactory progress in Rule 8.
    Progress status
    10.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 8 is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.
    (2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances—
    (a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';
    (b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';
    (c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded'.
    11. A student who does not make satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 9 is assigned the progress status of 'On Probation', unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to meet other satisfactory progress requirements in Rule 8.
    Award with distinction
    12. This rule is not applicable to this course.
    Deferrals
    13. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).
    Additional rules
    Non-Common Law Jurisdiction
    14. Students who have a qualifying degree from a non-common law jurisdiction must complete LAWS4101 or LAWS4227, as advised by the Law School, before taking any other units in this program.
  - Master of Mining and Energy Law (coursework) (20550)
    Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures
    1.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.
    (2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.
    Academic Conduct Essentials and Communication and Research Skills modules
    2.(1) A student who enrols in this course for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module) and the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module).
    (2) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.
    English Language competency requirements
    3.(1) To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.
    (2) Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.0 and no band less than 6.5.
    (3) Applicants presenting with the TOEFL iBT require an overall score of at least 100, a minimum score of 28 in the Speaking section, and no other sub-score less than 26.
    (4) Applicants presenting with the TOEFL Paper Based score require an overall score of at least 580 and a minimum score of 5.0 in the Essay Rating / Test of Written English (TWE).
    (5) Applicants presenting with the Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic) require an overall score of at least 70 and no sub-score less than 70.
    (6) Applicants presenting with the UWA Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT) Bridging Course require a minimum grade of Grade B (75%) in the final CELT examination, with no band less than 70%.
    Admission requirements
    4. 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.
    Admission ranking and selection
    5. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
    Articulations and exit awards
    6.(1) The following courses form part of an articulated sequence:
    - 20320 Graduate Diploma in Law (24 points)
    - 20360 Graduate Diploma in Commercial and Resources Law (24 points)
    - 20370 Graduate Diploma in Mining and Energy Law (24 points)
    - 20550 Master of Mining and Energy Law (48 points)
    (2) A student who withdraws from the Master of Mining and Energy Law course before completing it, but after fulfilling the requirements of a lesser award in the above sequence, may apply for the relevant award.
    (3) Credit for units completed in one of these Graduate Diplomas will only be given if the course is not conferred.
    Course structure
    7.(1) The course consists of units to a total value of 48 points.
    (2) Units must be selected in accordance with the course structure, as set out in these rules.
    Satisfactory progress
    8. To make satisfactory progress a student must pass units to a point value greater than half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.
    9. A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module) when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress even if they have met the other requirements for satisfactory progress in Rule 8.
    Progress status
    10.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 8 is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.
    (2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances—
    (a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';
    (b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';
    (c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded'.
    11. A student who does not make satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 9 is assigned the progress status of 'On Probation', unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to meet other satisfactory progress requirements in Rule 8.
    Award with distinction
    12. To be awarded the degree with distinction a student must achieve a course weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 80 per cent which is calculated based on—
    (a) all units above Level 3 attempted as part of the course that are awarded a final percentage mark;
    (b) all relevant units above Level 3 undertaken in articulating courses of this University that are awarded a final percentage mark;
    and
    (c) all units above Level 3 completed at this University that are credited to the master's degree course.
    Deferrals
    13. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).
    Additional rules
    Credit
    14. Credit will not be granted for units that were taken in another degree that was conferred
  - Master of Resources and International Commercial Law (coursework) (20560)
    Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures
    1.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.
    (2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.
    Academic Conduct Essentials and Communication and Research Skills modules
    2.(1) A student who enrols in this course for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module) and the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module).
    (2) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.
    English Language competency requirements
    3.(1) To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.
    (2) Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.0 and no band less than 6.5.
    (3) Applicants presenting with the TOEFL iBT require an overall score of at least 100, a minimum score of 28 in the Speaking section, and no other sub-score less than 26.
    (4) Applicants presenting with the TOEFL Paper Based score require an overall score of at least 580 and a minimum score of 5.0 in the Essay Rating / Test of Written English (TWE).
    (5) Applicants presenting with the Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic) require an overall score of at least 70 and no sub-score less than 70.
    (6) Applicants presenting with the UWA Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT) Bridging Course require a minimum grade of Grade B (75%) in the final CELT examination, with no band less than 70%.
    Admission requirements
    4. 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.
    Admission ranking and selection
    5. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
    Articulations and exit awards
    6.(1) The following courses form part of an articulated sequence:
    - 20360 Graduate Diploma in Commercial and Resources Law (24 points)
    - 20370 Graduate Diploma in Mining and Energy Law (24 points)
    - 20560 Master of Resources and International Commercial Law (48 points)
    - 21360 Graduate Diploma in Natural Resources Law (24 points)
    (2) A student who withdraws from the Master of Resources and International Commercial Law course before completing it, but after fulfilling the requirements of a lesser award in the above sequence, may apply for the relevant award.
    (3) Credit for units completed in one of these Graduate Diplomas will only be given if the course is not conferred.
    Course structure
    7.(1) The course consists of units to a total value of 48 points.
    (2) Units must be selected in accordance with the course structure, as set out in these rules.
    Satisfactory progress
    8. To make satisfactory progress a student must pass units to a point value greater than half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.
    9. A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module) when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress even if they have met the other requirements for satisfactory progress in Rule 8.
    Progress status
    10.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 8 is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.
    (2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances—
    (a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';
    (b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';
    (c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded'.
    11. A student who does not make satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 9 is assigned the progress status of 'On Probation', unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to meet other satisfactory progress requirements in Rule 8.
    Award with distinction
    12. To be awarded the degree with distinction a student must achieve a course weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 80 per cent which is calculated based on—
    (a) all units above Level 3 attempted as part of the course that are awarded a final percentage mark;
    (b) all relevant units above Level 3 undertaken in articulating courses of this University that are awarded a final percentage mark;
    and
    (c) all units above Level 3 completed at this University that are credited to the master's degree course.
    Deferrals
    13. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).
    Additional rules
    Credit
    14. The Faculty may grant credit towards the course up to a total value of 24 points which may include—
    (a) a maximum of 24 points for units completed towards a comparable degree of this University or of another recognised tertiary institution;
    (b) a maximum of 12 points for studies completed at the Financial Services Institute of Australia (Finsia).
  - Master of Taxation Law (coursework or coursework and dissertation) (21550)
    Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures
    1.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.
    (2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.
    Academic Conduct Essentials and Communication and Research Skills modules
    2.(1) A student who enrols in this course for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module) and the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module).
    (2) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.
    English Language competency requirements
    3. To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework.
    Admission requirements
    4.(1) 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.
    Admission ranking and selection
    5. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
    Articulations and exit awards
    6.(1) The following courses form part of an articulated sequence:
    - 21350 Graduate Diploma in Taxation Law (24 points)
    - 21550 Master of Taxation Law (48 points)
    (2) A student who withdraws from the Master of Taxation Law course before completing it, but after fulfilling the requirements of a lesser award in the above sequence, may apply for the relevant award.
    (3) Credit for units completed in the Graduate Diploma will only be given if the course is not conferred.
    Course structure
    7.(1) The course consists of units to a total value of 48 points.
    (2) Units must be selected in accordance with the course structure, as set out in these rules.
    Satisfactory progress
    8. To make satisfactory progress a student must pass units to a point value greater than half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.
    9. A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module) when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress even if they have met the other requirements for satisfactory progress in Rule 8.
    Progress status
    10.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 8 is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.
    (2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances—
    (a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';
    (b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';
    (c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded'.
    11. A student who does not make satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 9 is assigned the progress status of 'On Probation', unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to meet other satisfactory progress requirements in Rule 8.
    Award with distinction
    12. To be awarded the degree with distinction a student must achieve a course weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 80 per cent which is calculated based on—
    (a) all units above Level 3 attempted as part of the course that are awarded a final percentage mark;
    (b) all relevant units above Level 3 undertaken in articulating courses of this University that are awarded a final percentage mark;
    and
    (c) all units above Level 3 completed at this University that are credited to the master's degree course.
    Deferrals
    13. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).
    Additional rules
    Credit
    14. Credit will not be granted for units that were taken in another degree that was conferred.
  - Doctor of Laws (20920)
    Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures
    The University Policy on: Higher Doctorates applies to the Doctor of Laws.
  - Juris Doctor (20820)
    Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures
    1.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.
    (2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.
    Academic Conduct Essentials and Communication and Research Skills modules
    2.(1) A student who enrols in this course for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module) and the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module).
    (2) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.
    English Language competency requirements
    3.(1) To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.
    (2) Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.5 and no band less than 7.0.
    (3) Applicants presenting with the TOEFL iBT require an overall score of at least 106, a miminum score of 28 in the Speaking section, and no other sub-score less than 26.
    (4) Applicants presenting with the TOEFL Paper Based score require an overall score of at least 580 and a miminum score of 5.0 in the Essay Rating / Test of Written English (TWE).
    (5) Applicants presenting with the Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic) require an overall score of at least 70 and no sub-score less than 70.
    (6) Applicants presenting with the UWA Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT) Bridging Course require a minimum grade of Grade A (85%) in the final CELT examination, with no band less than 80%.
    Admission requirements
    4.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
    (a) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
    and;
    (b) the equivalent of a UWA grade point average (GPA) of at least 5.5*.
    (2) To be considered for admission to this course an Indigenous applicant must have—
    (a) met the general admission requirements under 4.(1);
    or
    (b)
    (i) a bachelor's degree via the UWA Indigenous Direct Pathway; and
    (ii) the equivalent of a UWA grade point average (GPA) of at least 5.0*;
    or
    (c)
    (i) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and
    (ii) a School of Indigenous Studies' Law Admission Test and interview
    (3) To be considered for admission to this course via the Equity and Diversity Pathway an applicant must have—
    (a)
    (i) held a protection, refugee or humanitarian visa within seven years prior to applying for admission to this course; or
    (ii) experienced significant personal, medical, social, educational, cultural or financial disadvantage or hardship, including any disadvantage or hardship resulting from an applicant's sexual orientation or gender identity that has had an effect on their prior academic studies;
    and
    (b) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
    and
    (c) the equivalent of a UWA grade point average (GPA) of at least 5.0.
    (4) To be considered for admission to this course via the alternative experience pathway an applicant must have—
    (a)
    (i) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and
    (ii) demonstrate competency for legal studies derived from a minimum of five years' unpaid or paid work, study or other experience, since completion of the undergraduate degree in (i); and
    (iii) completed the equivalent of one year full time in a UWA undergraduate course with a minimum GPA of 5.5 undertaken within the past two years;
    or
    (b)
    (i) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and
    (ii) the equivalent of a UWA grade point average (GPA) of at least 5.0; and
    (iii) demonstrate competency for legal studies derived from a minimum of five years' unpaid or paid work, study or other experience since completion of the undergraduate degree in (i); and
    (iv) personal statement; and
    (v) interview.
    (5) To be considered for transfer to this course an applicant must—
    (a) have been enrolled in a recognised Juris Doctor course at another Australian University; and
    (b) have successfully completed at least one full semester (or equivalent part time study) in that Juris Doctor;
    and
    (c) have achieved the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 60 per cent in that Juris Doctor course.
    *All completed tertiary studies will be used when calculating the WAM and GPA.
    Admission ranking and selection
    5. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on—
    (a) for indigenous applicants under Rule 4(2) (b), or (c):
    (i) the admission requirements under Rule 4(2) (b), or (c);
    and
    (ii) the indigenous student quota of up to 20 per year;
    (b) for applicants in the Equity and Diversity Pathway:
    (i) the admission requirements under 4.(3) (a), (b) and (c); and
    (ii) the Equity and Diversity Pathway quota of 20 per year;
    or
    (c) for applicants who do not have a place in a Direct Pathway into this course and are not transferring from another Juris Doctor course:
    (i) the admission requirements under Rule 4(1); and
    (ii) the intake quota for that year.
    Articulations and exit awards
    6. This course does not form part of an articulated sequence.
    Course structure
    7.(1) The course consists of units to a total value of 144 points.
    (2) Units must be selected in accordance with the course structure, as set out in these rules.
    Satisfactory progress
    8. To make satisfactory progress a student must pass units to a point value greater than half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.
    9. A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module) when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress even if they have met the other requirements for satisfactory progress in Rule 8.
    Progress status
    10.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 8 is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.
    (2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances—
    (a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';
    (b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';
    (c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded'.
    11. A student who does not make satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 9 is assigned the progress status of 'On Probation', unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to meet other satisfactory progress requirements in Rule 8.
    Award with distinction
    12. To be awarded the degree with distinction a student must achieve a course weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 80 per cent which is calculated based on—
    (a) all units above Level 3 attempted as part of the course that are awarded a final percentage mark;
    (b) all relevant units above Level 3 undertaken in articulating courses of this University that are awarded a final percentage mark;
    and
    (c) all units above Level 3 completed at this University that are credited to the master's degree course.
    Deferrals
    13. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).
    Additional rules
    Credit
    14.(1) Subject to (2), the Faculty may grant credit for previously completed Law units if they were completed—
    (a) as part of a postgraduate Law course recognised by the Faculty as equivalent to the Juris Doctor course of this University;
    and
    (b) not more than five years prior to admission to the Juris Doctor course of this University.
    (2) Credit granted will not exceed 72 points.
    (3) A student who completes the Bachelor of Civil Law degree at the University of Oxford will be granted credit for two option units.
    Minimum study load
    15. The minimum study load for the Juris Doctor is two units until the first 72 points has been completed.
    Deferral for commencing students
    16. Deferral for commencing students, other than those holding an Direct Pathway place, will be granted for one year only.
    Approved leave
    17. Approved leave in this course will not be granted to any student until the student has successfully completed LAWS4101 Foundations of Law and Lawyering.
  - Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours) (BH018)
    Title
    1. These rules are the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours) Course Rules.
    Terms Used
    2. The Glossary provides an explanation of the terms used in these rules.
    Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures
    3.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.
    (2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.
    Academic Conduct Essentials module
    4.(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in an undergraduate degree course of the University for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module), Communication and Research Skills (the CARS module) and Indigenous Studies Essentials (the ISE module) in the teaching period in which they are first enrolled.
    (2) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.
    (3) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the ACE module, the CARS module or the ISE module within the 12 months prior, are not required to repeat the relevant module.
    English Language competency requirements
    5. To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework.
    Admission requirements
    6.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have a Bachelors Degree with relevant undergraduate major, or equivalent as recognised by UWA. Selection based on WAM potentially calculated on Level 3 units only will apply.
    and
    (2) Weighted average mark of at least 70 per cent in the Level 3 units of the Criminology major, or equivalent, as determined by the relevant board
    Admission ranking and selection
    7. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
    Transfer Requirements
    8. Course transfers are not permitted in this course.
    Course structure
    9.(1) The Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours) consists of 48 credit points, including:
    (a) at least 24 credit points (normally 4 units) at Level 4 and/or Level 5; and
    (b) at least 24 credit points (normally 4 units) of Dissertation or equivalent units at Level 4 and/or Level 5; and
    (c) at least 12 credit points (normally 2 units) of the 48 credit points are undertaken at Level 4.
    (2) Students must select an honours specialisation from the following:
    HON-CRIMN Criminology
    Satisfactory progress
    10.(1) To make satisfactory progress a student must pass all units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.
    (2) For the dissertation component of the honours degree course the relevant board determines whether satisfactory progress has been made having regard to the report of the student's supervisor.
    (3) A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) in one or more of the ACE module, the CARS module or the ISE module when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress.
    Progress status
    11.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.
    (2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances —
    (a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress under Rule 10(1) or (2) is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded';
    (b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress under Rule 10(3) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation' unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Excluded' for failure to make satisfactory progress under Rule 10(1) or (2).
    Deferrals
    12. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).
    Final honours classification
    13. The final honours classification is awarded in accordance with the University Policy on: Assessment.
  - Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (BP050)
    Title
    1. These rules are the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Specialised) degree Course Rules.
    Terms Used
    2. The Glossary provides an explanation of the terms used in these rules.
    Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures
    3.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.
    (2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.
    Academic Conduct Essentials, Communication and Research Skills And Indigenous Studies Essentials module
    4.(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in an undergraduate degree course of the University for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module), Communication and Research Skills (the CARS module) and Indigenous Studies Essentials (the ISE module) in the teaching period in which they are first enrolled.
    (2) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.
    (3) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module is not required to repeat the relevant module.
    English Language competency requirements
    5. To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework.
    Admission requirements
    6.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
    (a) achieved an ATAR of at least 80, or equivalent as recognised by UWA;
    or
    (b) an assured pathway offer;
    or
    (c) a place in a relevant UWA access program.
    Admission ranking and selection
    7. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
    Transfer Requirements
    8.(1) A student enrolled in an undergraduate degree course at UWA may apply to transfer into this course if they satisfy the following conditions:
    (a) the student has not commenced their final semester of enrolment;
    and
    (b) the course transfer is undertaken within the two transfer windows in each academic year;
    and
    (c) there are no quotas preventing the student from enrolling in a major or unit in which the student seeks to enrol; and
    (2) (a) have completed a minimum of 24 points of study in their current course and achieved a WAM of at least 50; and
    (b) have met any subject prerequisites for their intended majors.
    Course structure
    9.(1) The Undergraduate Bachelor's degree consists of:
    (a) 144 credit points (normally 24 units), which will include:
    (i) a degree-specific major chosen from the list below:
    MJD-CRMDM Criminology and Criminal Justice
    and
    (ii) no more than 72 credit points (normally 12 units) of Level 1 units; and
    (iii) at least 72 credit points (normally 12 units) of Level 2 or Level 3 units, including at least 36 credit points (normaly 6 units) of Level 3 units; and
    (iv) any relevant foundation units.
    and(2) Students may choose to undertake a minor, provided the student will be able to complete all nominated majors and minors within 144 credit points.
    Satisfactory progress
    10.(1) To make satisfactory progress a student must pass units to a point value greater than half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.
    (2) A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress.
    (3) A student who fails a unit twice is not permitted to enrol again in that unit unless the relevant board approves otherwise.
    Progress status
    11.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.
    (2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances —
    (a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 10(1) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';
    (b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 10(1) is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';
    (c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 10(1) is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded';
    (d) a student who does not make satisfactory progress under Rule 10(2) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation' unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to make satisfactory progress under Rule 10(1).
    Deferrals
    12. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).

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Rules for UWA Law School

Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

Academic Conduct Essentials and Communication and Research Skills modules

English Language competency requirements

Admission requirements

Admission ranking and selection

Articulations and exit awards

Course structure

Satisfactory progress

Progress status

Award with distinction

Deferrals

Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

Academic Conduct Essentials and Communication and Research Skills modules

English Language competency requirements

Admission requirements

Admission ranking and selection

Articulations and exit awards

Course structure

Satisfactory progress

Progress status

Award with distinction

Deferrals

Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures1.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.(2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

Academic Conduct Essentials and Communication and Research Skills modules

English Language competency requirements

Admission requirements

Admission ranking and selection

Articulations and exit awards

Course structure

Satisfactory progress

Progress status

Award with distinction

Deferrals

Additional rules

Credit

Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures1.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.(2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

Academic Conduct Essentials and Communication and Research Skills modules

English Language competency requirements

Admission requirements

Admission ranking and selection

Articulations and exit awards

Course structure

Satisfactory progress

Progress status

Award with distinction

Deferrals

Additional rules

Credit

Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures1.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.(2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

Academic Conduct Essentials and Communication and Research Skills modules

English Language competency requirements

Admission requirements

Admission ranking and selection

Articulations and exit awards

Course structure

Satisfactory progress

Progress status

Award with distinction

Deferrals

Additional rules

Credit

Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

Academic Conduct Essentials and Communication and Research Skills modules

English Language competency requirements

Admission requirements

Admission ranking and selection

Articulations and exit awards

Course structure

Satisfactory progress

Progress status

Award with distinction

Deferrals

Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures1.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.(2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

Academic Conduct Essentials and Communication and Research Skills modules

English Language competency requirements

Admission requirements

Admission ranking and selection

Articulations and exit awards

Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures
1.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.
(2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures
1.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.
(2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures
1.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.
(2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures
1.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.
(2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures
1.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.
(2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures
1.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.
(2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures
1.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.
(2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures
1.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.
(2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.