Master of Environmental Law

Most Melbourne Law Masters subjects are available online in 2021 with some taught on campus. See subject quotas for current subject availability.

As a student in the Master of Environmental Law, you'll develop an advanced understanding of the complex body of knowledge in the field of environmental law, including:

• An in-depth knowledge of the specialist area of environmental law and associated disciplinary areas
• Detailed knowledge of the complex law, regulation and market-based approaches in the field
• The capacity to identify new laws and/or apply existing law in the rapidly evolving legal context for environmental law
• Advanced understanding of developments in international environmental law.

You'll also develop skills in critical analysis and the ability to interpret and transmit your ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences, including clients.

Applications are accepted throughout the year.

• Australian or New Zealand citizens
• Australian permanent residents
• Australian permanent humanitarian visa holders

(View eligibility requirements and application dates for International citizens)

The majority of students will start in either the Semester 1 (start year) or Semester 2 (mid year) intake:

For students wishing to begin study outside of the normal intake periods (for example, a winter intensive subject) - find your first subject's starting date in the Handbook, then find the name of the intake period you should apply for below.

Applicants are advised to apply at least a month prior to the start of the subject.

Note: Students will need to ensure their desired subject hasn't yet reached its quota limit - view quotas

Once we receive the completed application, we aim to have a response to you within four to six weeks.

• Orientation week for full-time students
  • Start year intake: 22-26 February 2021, online via Zoom
  • Mid year intake: TBC
• Orientation for part-time students
  • Online via the Learning Management System (Canvas LMS)