BLAW30003 Principles of Taxation Law II
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 60%: exam-heavy
- About 4 class hours a week
Is BLAW30003 hard?
BLAW30003: About average. Makes it harder: Final exam 60%. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Australian tax law beyond individuals: companies, trusts, partnerships, international tax and superannuation.
After it you can
- Explain how companies, trusts and partnerships are taxed
- Apply residency, source and double tax rules across borders
- Interpret the rules on superannuation and tax accounting
What you need first
BLAW10001 and BLAW30002
How it’s assessed
Participation 10%, Quizzes 30%, Final exam 60%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 3 students on StudentVIP (2019–2020)
- All three reviews are positive: a practical, well-run follow-on from the first tax law subject, with thorough lecture slides.
- Tutorials help reinforce the theory and flag what matters for assessment; if you liked the first tax law subject, you'll likely enjoy this one.
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Quick answers
- When is BLAW30003 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking BLAW30003?
- Needs BLAW10001 and BLAW30002.
- Does BLAW30003 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 60% of the mark. Assessment: Participation 10%, Quizzes 30%, Final exam 60%.
- Is BLAW30003 hard?
- From 3 student reviews on StudentVIP: All three reviews are positive: a practical, well-run follow-on from the first tax law subject, with thorough lecture slides.
- What do students say about BLAW30003?
- All three reviews are positive: a practical, well-run follow-on from the first tax law subject, with thorough lecture slides. Tutorials help reinforce the theory and flag what matters for assessment; if you liked the first tax law subject, you'll likely enjoy this one.
- How many class hours a week does BLAW30003 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take BLAW30003 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.
- Can I rate BLAW30003?
- 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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