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Masters Degrees in Environmental Law in Australia

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Graduate Diploma in Environmental Law Graduate Diploma

The University of Sydney Australia

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Graduate Diploma in Environmental Law Graduate Diploma

The University of Melbourne Australia

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Master of Environmental Law Master Degree

University of Newcastle, Australia Australia

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Study a Environmental Law Masters in Australia in 2025

Climate change, the use of natural resources such as gas and oil, and protecting the environment, these are all issues that are covered in a university degree in Environmental Law. You will look at both the political and legal mechanisms of looking after the environment around us, and also gain knowledge in areas such as geography and human rights.

By studying in this field, your modules are likely to cover topics such as:

  • Human rights
  • Environmental Law
  • Corporate Governance
  • International Trade Law
  • Climate change
  • Sustainable development
  • Nature conservation

Graduates of degrees in Environmental Law go on to work in a variety of areas such as:

  • Environmental agencies
  • Government policy advisors
  • Environmental law practices

Postgraduate programmes in Environmental Law are most commonly offered at universities as:

  • Master of Law (LLM degree), which can typically take between 1-2 years to complete, depending on whether you wish to study Full-time or Part-time.
  • Postgraduate Diplome (PG Dip), which will typically take 1 year to complete when studied Full-Time.

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