COURSE CURRICULUM

The Master of Tax is a specialist, globally recognised tax law degree offered as part of the Melbourne Law Masters, designed for lawyers, accountants, and professionals working in tax advisory roles. This program provides advanced knowledge of Australian and international tax law and policy, preparing graduates to become highly skilled tax advisers, consultants, and policy specialists.All international students are required to complete Foundations of Tax Law, which provides a grounding in Australian common law and statutory taxation law, enabling meaningful comparison with students’ home-country tax systems. Students must complete a total of 100 credit points, including at least 75 points from prescribed tax subjects and up to 25 points from electives offered in the Master of Commercial Law. Core subjects cover essential areas such as Corporate Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Tax Administration, and Taxation of Business and Investment Income, while specialist and international subjects include Goods and Services Tax, Tax Avoidance and Planning, Comparative International Tax, Transfer Pricing, and Taxation for Sustainability. Electives allow students to deepen their expertise or broaden their understanding in areas such as cryptoassets and taxation policy.The program is delivered with flexibility to suit working professionals. Most subjects are offered intensively over five days, with some delivered weekly for two hours. Online subjects combine pre-recorded lectures, live sessions, and discussion boards, while on-campus classes involve interactive, seminar-style learning. Students can enrol full-time, completing 50 credit points per semester over one year, or part-time over two to four years for domestic students.A unique feature of the program is the opportunity to study abroad at the University of Oxford, providing international exposure and insight into global tax systems. Graduates emerge with advanced practical skills, a thorough understanding of tax law, and the ability to apply this knowledge across domestic and international contexts, positioning them for leadership roles in private practice, government, and multinational organisations.