COURSE CURRICULUM

The Master of International Tax is structured to provide flexibility and a comprehensive learning experience for students pursuing advanced knowledge in the field. The course requires the completion of 100 credit points selected from a prescribed list of subjects. Students who undertake the Foundations of Tax Law subject must complete the remaining 87.5 credit points from the approved selection, allowing room for tailored academic planning. Additionally, students can broaden their expertise by selecting up to 25 credit points from subjects offered in the Master of Tax or Master of Commercial Law programs. This flexibility supports opportunities to integrate complementary areas of study that strengthen professional capability. The Melbourne Law Masters program is designed to accommodate the demanding schedules of working professionals. Subjects run from February to December each year and are predominantly delivered in intensive five-day teaching blocks, while some are offered in a weekly two-hour format across the semester. Online subjects combine pre-recorded lectures, live discussion forums and interactive learning resources, whereas on-campus subjects take place in seminar-style classrooms within the Law Building, fostering collaboration and professional networking. Full-time students typically enrol in 50 credit points per semester and can complete the program in one year, while part-time domestic students take 25 credit points per semester and generally finish in two years, with the option to reduce to 12.5 credit points per half-year period for a maximum duration of four years. Students may also apply for leave of absence during semesters without enrolment. The program offers an exceptional international experience through the opportunity to study abroad at the University of Oxford, enabling access to global perspectives, advanced research environments and connections with leading scholars in the discipline. This structure ensures that graduates gain rigorous academic training and valuable practical insight in international taxation.