Master of Environmental Law

Masters (Coursework)

The Master of Environmental Law at the University of Newcastle is designed to equip legal and non-legal professionals with a deeper knowledge of Environmental Law, through a unique, professionally-focused and interdisciplinary program.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

1 year full-time, 4 years part-time

Course Code

40141, 0100471

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Jan, Feb, May, Jun, Jul, Aug

International Fees

$37,160 per year / $37,160 total

About this course

The Master of Environmental Law at the University of Newcastle is designed to equip legal and non-legal professionals with a deeper knowledge of Environmental Law, through a unique, professionally-focused and interdisciplinary program.

Study locations

Newcastle - Callaghan

Newcastle City

What you will learn

The Master of Environmental Law comprises of 8 courses (80 units) which includes 3 core courses (30 units) and 5 directed courses (50 units). Students may choose courses that they are interested in from a range of areas including:

Environmental Law
Law and Economics of Climate Change
International Environmental Law and Policy
Sustainable Development and the United Nations 2030 Development Agenda
Environmental/Natural Resources Law Clinic
Property Law and Planning Legislation
Human Rights and Climate Change-Induced Human Displacement
Disaster Management Policy/Social Considerations
Government and Disaster Risk Reduction
Sustainability and Ecosystem Health
Applied Natural Resources Management
Contemporary Issues in Water Management
Business & the Natural Environment
Social Enterprises and Co-operative Innovation
Mining Law
Co-operative Law and Governance

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Career pathways

Upon completion of the Master of Environmental Law you will be able to use your specialised knowledge to advance your career and work in various areas including:

environmental and resources sectors
public policy
government sector
non-government sector
private sector, e.g. sustainability consulting
legal practice or advice (for legal professionals only)
in-house counsel (for legal professionals only)

A Master of Environmental Law does not qualify you to be admitted to practice law in Australia. If you wish to practice law in Australia, our Juris Doctor (JD) and the embedded Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GDLP) is designed to equip you with knowledge, clinical experience and the qualifications for admission to legal practice in Australia. JD graduates can apply for entry into the legal profession as solicitors without any further study.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Law & Paralegal Studies courses at University of Newcastle.

85.7%

Overall satisfaction

89.3%

Skill scale

57.1%

Teaching scale

67.7%

Employed full-time

Data source