| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-03-01 | - |
| 2024-08-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Master of Taxation (MTax) at Sydney Law School provides a specialist qualification in Australian tax law for law graduates. Taught by renowned academics and practitioners, this postgraduate degree offers students the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and develop professional skills through elective units and an optional research project. It is designed to meet the needs of professionals in the tax field who seek advanced expertise.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Master of Taxation (MTax) is a specialist qualification in Australian tax law, drawing upon the Sydney Law School's Taxation program, one of the world's most respected and established. It is a postgraduate degree designed to equip Australian or international law graduates with knowledge of Australian tax law. Participants come from diverse backgrounds in Australia and overseas, including recent graduates and established practitioners. They come from professional firms and industry, the private sector and government. The program will develop your professional knowledge and skills by choosing elective units that match your interests, with an option to complete an independent research project.
Teaching:
The Tax Program is taught by academics and practitioners who are internationally recognised leaders in their fields, supported by renowned international visitors. Domestic practitioners and international visitors teach 60 percent of the program.
Careers:
This course is designed to meet the needs of those in the Australian tax profession, whether as lawyers, accountants, public administrators or academics, who wish to build on their experience and attain a high level of specialist tax expertise.
Other:
Seminars, courses and units of study offered under Sydney Law School's Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program meet the requirements for individual members of the Law Society of New South Wales or the New South Wales Bar Association to maintain legal registration through continuing education. Sydney Law School's taxation units also meet the CPD requirements of the Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand.
The University of Sydney
Overview:
The University of Sydney is a renowned institution of higher learning located in Sydney, Australia. It is known for its strong research focus and diverse academic programs.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
Key Reasons to Study There:
Academic Programs:
The University of Sydney offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses across various fields of study, including:
- Architecture, Design and Planning
- Arts and Social Sciences
- Business
- Economics
- Education and Social Work
- Engineering and Computer Science
- Law
- Medicine and Health
- Music
- Science
Other:
The University of Sydney is actively involved in research, tackling global challenges and developing new solutions. It boasts over 150 research centers and networks, making it a leading research university worldwide. The institution also publishes numerous articles and books annually, showcasing the expertise of its academics.
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- A bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification and evidence of two years of relevant professional experience.
- Prerequisites:
- Students are assumed to have an understanding of Australian income taxation law commensurate with that which would be obtained from completing undergraduate study in Australian taxation law or five years working with Australian taxation law in a law or accounting practice, in an industry role or in the Australian Taxation Office.
- You may need to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study with us.
