Graduate Diploma of Taxation Law

Yes, students have the option of specialising in either domestic or international tax law. The program includes specialist international tax subjects, which few other universities offer anywhere in the world.

The program is delivered by internationally recognised and award-winning taxation experts from academia and the profession. Key staff include Professor Nolan Sharkey (course coordinator, Barrister, UN International Tax Expert, and Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants), Professor Rick Krever (international leading tax scholar), Grant Wardell-Johnson from KPMG Australia (industry leader), and Associate Professor Ian Murray (highly regarded resource tax scholar).

Subjects covered include international tax, resource tax, advanced capital gains and corporate tax, taxation of trusts, and transfer pricing. Students will develop an advanced understanding of the technicalities of tax law across a range of specialist areas.

Yes, the course is available on both a full-time and part-time basis and is delivered on-campus at UWA's Crawley (Perth) campus. Teaching includes intensive teaching blocks, and weekly contact time is variable. Applications are accepted throughout the year.

Yes, students who successfully complete the Graduate Diploma in Taxation Law are eligible for admission to the Master of Taxation Law at UWA.