Master of Environmental Law

Masters (Coursework)

Climate and environmental law are among the law's most rapidly expanding areas of specialisation. It examines legal issues arising from the protection of natural resources, prevention of pollution and planning of urban development and infrastructure.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

1 year full-time

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, Aug

Domestic Fees

$38,000 total

About this course

Climate and environmental law are among the law's most rapidly expanding areas of specialisation. It examines legal issues arising from the protection of natural resources, prevention of pollution and planning of urban development and infrastructure.

Entry requirements

Admission to candidature for the Master of Environmental Law requires:

a bachelor's degree with a credit average (65 percent) from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification.; or
a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification; and the applicant provides evidence of two years of relevant professional experience.

Study locations

Camperdown/Darlington

Career pathways

Graduates with a Masters in Environmental Law may go on to work in law, government agencies, private industry, international development agencies or non-profit organisations.

Professions may include:

legal professions such as barristers,
magistrates,
solicitors,
non-legal professionals like environmental consultants,
environmental engineers,
environmental planners,
environmental scientists,
policy analysts,
sustainability specialists,
town planners.

Seminars, courses and units of study offered under Sydney Law School's Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program meet the requirements for individual members of the Law Society of New South Wales or the New South Wales Bar Association to maintain legal registration through continuing education.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Law & Paralegal Studies courses at University of Sydney (USYD).

85%

Overall satisfaction

81.2%

Skill scale

63.9%

Teaching scale

89.2%

Employed full-time

$90k

Average salary

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