The University of Melbourne

Graduate Diploma in Environmental Law

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

The Graduate Diploma in Environmental Law (GDipEnvLaw) is designed to develop your expertise in a dynamic area of law that is continuing to grow in importance.

It’s 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 Graduate Diploma in Environmental Law, you’ll study four subjects from a wide selection that includes 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.

The Graduate Diploma in Environmental Law is part of the world-renowned Melbourne Law Masters program.

Delivery mode

The University of Melbourne offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • Grattan Street, Parkville

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Applicants must have completed:

  • A degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) leading to admission to legal practice, with a University of Melbourne equivalent score of at least 70, or equivalent or
  • A degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) leading to admission to legal practice and at least one year of documented, relevant professional experience or
  • An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and at least one year of documented, relevant professional work experience.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $23,120 $25,664 Fees are based on full-time study.

For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.

Enquire with The University of Melbourne to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 6 Months
Estimated fee* $23,120 $25,664

Career opportunities

The Graduate Diploma in Environmental Law will prepare you for the following roles.

Environmental Lawyer

An Environmental Lawyer specialises in laws and regulations related to environmental protection. You may work for law firms, government agencies, o...

Avg yearly income $130,000
Entry barriers Low

Environmental Advisor

An Environmental Advisor provides guidance and support on environmental policies and practices within an organisation. You might work in various se...

Avg yearly income $68,120
Entry barriers Low

Policy Adviser

A Policy Adviser helps to develop and improve policies impacting on government departments, commercial businesses and not-for-profit organisations....

Avg yearly income $113,620
Entry barriers Low

About The University of Melbourne

Welcome to the University of Melbourne. We are Australia’s leading research university, with a 165-year-long tradition of higher education in the arts, sciences and numerous professional disciplines.

At Melbourne, we take delight through our on-campus teaching and graduate online programs in helping undergraduate and postgraduate students from Australia and many other countries to achieve globally recognised qualifications. The educational experience here prepares well-rounded graduates who are academically outstanding and practically grounded.

We also support and encourage internationally-connected research collaborations around basic and applied problems, in the hope of changing the world for the better.