Master of Tax

Most Melbourne Law Masters subjects are available online in 2021 with some taught on campus. See subject quotas for current subject availability.

Students must complete 100 credit points in total. All international students are required to undertake Foundations of Tax Law offered as an intensive in Semester 1 and 2. This subject provides a necessary grounding in Australian common law and statutory law of taxation, enabling a comparison with students' home country tax systems. It provides the foundation for successful study in the other tax subjects studied in the course.

Students must complete at least 75 credit points from the prescribed lists and may select up to 25 credit points from the subjects offered in the Master of Commercial Law.

The Master of Tax is ideal for lawyers, accountants and other professionals working as tax advisers who are looking to take the next step in their careers.

As a student, you'll develop an advanced understanding of the complex body of knowledge in the field of taxation law, including:

• The theories and policies that underpin and influence the operation of taxation law
• The operation of institutions that develop, administer and determine the application of taxation law (Treasury, the ATO and the courts)
• Current developments in tax practice at the national and international level
• Influential international trends in taxation law such as those proposed by the OECD
• Current debates on proposed reform of taxation law.

You'll also develop skills in critical analysis and the ability to interpret and transmit your ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences, including clients.

Applications are accepted throughout the year.

• Australian or New Zealand citizens
• Australian permanent residents
• Australian permanent humanitarian visa holders

(View eligibility requirements and application dates for International citizens)

The majority of students will start in either the Semester 1 (start year) or Semester 2 (mid year) intake:

For students wishing to begin study outside of the normal intake periods (for example, a winter intensive subject) - find your first subject's starting date in the Handbook, then find the name of the intake period you should apply for below.

Applicants are advised to apply at least a month prior to the start of the subject.

Note: Students will need to ensure their desired subject hasn't yet reached its quota limit - view quotas

Once we receive the completed application, we aim to have a response to you within four to six weeks.

• Orientation week for full-time students
  • Start year intake: 22-26 February 2021, online via Zoom
  • Mid year intake: TBC
• Orientation for part-time students
  • Online via the Learning Management System (Canvas LMS)