Master of International Environmental Law
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Overview
Masters degrees within Macquarie Law School provide an interdisciplinary perspective on regulatory problems facing governments, business and communities in the areas of global and national governance, environmental stability and corporate social repsonsibility. This degree will be particularly useful in providing international and comparative studies across a wide range of environmental law.
The Master of International Environmental Law gives you the opportunity to join world-class reseachers on environmental law at the Centre for International and Environmental Lw where you can participate in conference, workshops and research projects as part of your studies.
Key features
- Specialise by studying on of the few degrees in International Environmenal law in the world
- Broaden your perspective by working with students from both law and non-law backgrounds
- Enjoy flexibility through internal or distance modes
- Postgraduate certificates and postgraduate diplomas in environmental law provide pathways into this degree
Minimum course duration
1 year full time/part time equivalent
Location
North Ryde
UAC Code
865768 - On-campus
865769 - Distance
Suitable for
The Master of International Environmental Law is available to both lawyers and non-lawyers and is designed to meet the needs of business persons, environmental consultants, environmental scientists, workers in the resource sector or development sector and lawyers working in the environmental law and government law area, or those wishing to work in these areas.
Course fee
AUD $19,040.00 p.a. 
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
The basic admission qualification is the completion of a bachelor degree from a recognised university with a GPA of 2.50 out of 4.00
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
No work experience required.
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above | 32 |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Specific requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this master
| 800 level or above | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | LAW860 | International Environmental Law | 4 | ||
| Required | LAW891 | International Law | 4 | ||
| Required | 4cp from | LAW887 | International Human Rights Law | ||
| LAW888 | International Dispute Settlement | ||||
| LAW890 | Law of International Organisations | ||||
| LAW892 | Law of the Sea | 4 | |||
| Required | 20cp from | LAW850 | Sustainable Corporate Governance and Financing | ||
| LAW851 | Climate Change Law | ||||
| LAW852 | Trade and Environment Law | ||||
| LAW853 | Comparative Environmental Law | ||||
| LAW857 | Environmental Litigation and Mediation | ||||
| LAW859 | Heritage Law and Policy | ||||
| LAW863 | Legal Research Dissertation (Half Year) Part A | ||||
| LAW864 | Legal Research Dissertation (Half Year) Part B | ||||
| LAW865 | Biodiversity and Biotechnology Law | ||||
| LAW866 | Indigenous Law and Natural Resource Management | ||||
| LAW867 | Water and Marine Biodiversity Law | ||||
| LAW869 | Law, Globalisation and Cultural Transformations | ||||
| LAW879 | Environmental Law and Policy Clinic | 20 | |||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this master | 32 | ||||
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
Our graduates are professionals who are specialised in international environmental law. They find employment in policy development, the international development sector, international organisations, state or federal politics, journalism, non-governmental or community based organisations and consultancy roles.
