BLAW30002 Principles of Taxation Law I
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 50%
- About 4 class hours a week
Is BLAW30002 hard?
BLAW30002: Harder. Makes it harder: Reviewers say it takes a lot of time.
What you learn
The basics of Australian tax: who pays, what counts as income, what you can deduct, and how GST works.
After it you can
- Work out what amounts are taxable income
- Decide which expenses can be deducted
- Explain how GST applies to everyday transactions
What you need first
BLAW10001
What it leads to
How it’s assessed
Participation 10%, Quizzes 20%, Assignments 20%, Final exam 50%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 8 students on StudentVIP (2015–2023)
- Often described as dry but well organised and useful, covering income tax, CGT, FBT and GST; it suited students with no tax background too.
- The reading load is heavy, the newest review calls it demanding but rewarding, and quizzes and assessments can be marked harshly.
- Tip: tutorial exercises mirror the exam, so prepare them and write full answers; make your own notes, which also help in the open-book exam.
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Quick answers
- When is BLAW30002 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking BLAW30002?
- Needs BLAW10001.
- Does BLAW30002 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Participation 10%, Quizzes 20%, Assignments 20%, Final exam 50%.
- Is BLAW30002 hard?
- From 8 student reviews on StudentVIP: Often described as dry but well organised and useful, covering income tax, CGT, FBT and GST; it suited students with no tax background too.
- What do students say about BLAW30002?
- Often described as dry but well organised and useful, covering income tax, CGT, FBT and GST; it suited students with no tax background too. The reading load is heavy, the newest review calls it demanding but rewarding, and quizzes and assessments can be marked harshly. Tip: tutorial exercises mirror the exam, so prepare them and write full answers; make your own notes, which also help in the open-book exam.
- How many class hours a week does BLAW30002 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take BLAW30002 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- What can I take after BLAW30002?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example BLAW30003.
- Can I rate BLAW30002?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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