The University of Melbourne

Master of Energy and Resources Law

The University of Melbourne

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K

Energy and resources are dominant in the Australian economy, and management of these resources presents formidable legal challenges for governments and private enterprise at global, national and local levels. The Master of Energy and Resources Law (MEnergy&ResourcesLaw) is part of the world-renowned Melbourne Law Masters program. Its available for both law and non-law graduates and the flexible structure makes it ideal for working professionals looking to immerse themselves in the study of energy and resources law. Working with lecturers who are leaders in their fields, and fellow students from Australia and around the world, youll have a unique opportunity to gain advanced understanding of energy and resources law, the regimes governing exploration and production activities and resolution of land-use and resources conflicts.

Structure

Students must complete 100 credit points in total.

Subjects

  • Clean Energy Projects Law and Regulation
  • Climate Law, Economics and Finance
  • Comparative Indigenous Rights
  • Energy Resources in Emerging Markets
  • Environmental Law
  • Fundamentals of the Common Law
  • Impact Investing: Driving Change
  • International Commercial Arbitration
  • International Economic Law
  • International Environmental Law
  • International Legal Internship
  • Labour Law, Climate Change and Trade
  • Law and Public Administration
  • Major Project Delivery: Legal Interfaces
  • Mineral and Petroleum Law
  • Project Finance
  • Public Private Partnerships Law
  • Resources Joint Ventures
  • Water Law & Natural Resources Management

Standard entry requirements

  • A degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) leading to admission to practice with a University of Melbourne equivalent score of at least 70, OR
  • A degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) leading to admission to practice, or equivalent and two years of documented relevant professional experience, OR
  • An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and two years of documented relevant professional experience, OR
  • An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and
  • Successful completion of four subjects in a cognate graduate diploma and one year of documented relevant professional experience.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Parkville International: $56,000 No
  • Full-time : 1 year
Parkville Domestic: $46,976
No
  • Full-time : 1 year
  • Part-time : 2 years

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