The University of Melbourne
Master of Environmental Law
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Master of Environmental Law (MEnvLaw) 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 Master of Environmental Law, you’ll 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.
The Master of 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 practice, at honours standard, or equivalent
- A degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) leading to admission to practice, or equivalent and two years of documented relevant professional experience
- An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and two years of documented relevant professional experience
- 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.
Applicants must have completed:
- A degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) leading to admission to practice, at honours standard, or equivalent
- A degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) leading to admission to practice, or equivalent and two years of documented relevant professional experience
- An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and two years of documented relevant professional experience
- 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.
English language requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 overall score, Minimum 6.0 in each subtest
- TOEFL: Total score 79, R13, L12, S18, W21
- PTE Academic: 58 overall score, Minimum 50 in each subtest
Course fees
$46,240
$51,328
Career opportunities
The Master of Environmental Law will prepare you for the following roles.
Environmental Advisor
An Environmental Advisor provides guidance and support on environmental policies and practices within an organisation. You might work in various se...
Environmental Lawyer
An Environmental Lawyer specialises in laws and regulations related to environmental protection. You may work for law firms, government agencies, o...
Environmental Policy Analyst
An Environmental Policy Analyst evaluates and develops policies aimed at protecting and improving environmental quality. You might work for governm...
Senior Compliance Officer
A Senior Compliance Officer leads investigations into public infringements on behalf of a local government authority. You might issue infringement ...
About The University of Melbourne
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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.
