Overview

Why study with us?

Learn from experts from a range of disciplines – learn from distinguished and experienced academics from Australia and overseas in the areas of Law, Environmental and Life Sciences, Business and Architecture and Built Environment.
United Nations Certification – we are the only legal postgraduate program in Australia that offers you the opportunity to obtain certification by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and/or the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR). To obtain co-certification, students must complete specific courses on Government Approaches to Disaster Risk Reduction and Sustainable Development and the UN 2030 Development Agenda.
Flexible study options – at the University of Newcastle, you can choose to study full-time or part-time to suit your professional and personal needs. Our advanced online learning system gives you the flexibility and support to study anytime.

Career opportunities

Upon completion of the Master of Environmental Law program at the University of Newcastle 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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

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

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-05 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-10-29 00:00:00 , International

More details

International: submit the application a min of 12 weeks before your intended start date

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

94

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Credits

80 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Legal Studies Environmental Sciences View 35 other Masters in Legal Studies in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

94

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 0100471

Entry into the Master of Environmental Law Program (80 units) will be available to applications who have:

an AQF Level 8 Honours Bachelor Degree in a related field such as law, environmental science, environmental resource management, environmental planning, architecture, engineering and surveying, or human and physical geography; or
an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in a related field such as law, environmental science, environmental resource management, environmental planning, architecture, engineering and surveying, or human and physical geography; or
an AQF level 7 Bachelor Degree in a related field of law, environmental science, environmental resource management, environmental planning, architecture, engineering and surveying, or human and physical geography; or

Tuition Fee

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International

37750 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37750 AUD per year during 12 months.
National

29980 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29980 AUD per year during 12 months.

If you have a Commonwealth Supported Place your study is supported by the Government

Living costs for Newcastle

1333 - 2400 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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