The University of Melbourne

Master of Environmental Law

The University of Melbourne

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

The Master of Environmental Law (MEnvLaw) is designed to develop your expertise in a dynamic area of law that is continuing to grow in importance. Its available for both law and non-law graduates and is ideal for government professionals, legal practitioners, professionals working in environmental and resources sectors, and those with a broader philosophical or practical interest. As a student in the Master of Environmental Law, youll choose from a wide array of subjects with a focus on emerging national and international legal issues and practices, such as in water law, climate change law, the management of land subject to native title and general planning and development.

Structure

Students must complete 100 credit points in total.

Subjects

  • Biodiversity Law
  • Climate Law, Economics and Finance
  • Disaster Law and Climate Adaptation
  • Environmental Law
  • International Environmental Law
  • Negotiating Environmental Agreements
  • Water Law & Natural Resources Management
  • AI and Justice
  • Clean Energy Projects Law and Regulation
  • Comparative Indigenous Rights
  • Construction Law
  • Construction Risk
  • Fundamentals of the Common Law
  • Human Rights and Climate Change
  • Impact Investing: Driving Change
  • International Law
  • International Law and Development
  • International Law, Sustainability & Development
  • International Legal Internship
  • International Sustainable Finance
  • Labour Law, Climate Change and Trade
  • Legal Leadership Essentials
  • Major Project Delivery: Legal Interfaces
  • Mineral and Petroleum Law
  • Payment Matters in Construction Projects
  • Planning and Building Sustainable Cities
  • Principles of Construction Law
  • Project Finance
  • Public Private Partnerships Law
  • Regulating Global Markets
  • The Law and Economics of Globalisation

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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