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Master of Environmental Law
University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Master of Environmental Law at the University of Newcastle provides legal and non-legal professionals with a deeper knowledge of environmental law in Australia and beyond. Students study a range of discipline areas taught by international industry experts, including environmental and life sciences, business, and architecture and built environment. It is the only postgraduate legal program in Australia offering the opportunity to obtain certification by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
2 terms of coursework
- Environmental Law
- Disaster Governance and International Frameworks
- International Environment Law and Policy
- Law and Economics of Climate Change
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
SolicitorANZSCO 271311
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, but a positive skills assessment is not the same as being able to practise. You must first be admitted to an Australian state legal profession, which for an overseas or JD graduate means passing the assessed academic subjects, completing Practical Legal Training, and being admitted by the state Supreme Court, before the occupation is realistically usable for a visa.
Assessed by VETASSESS
BarristerANZSCO 271111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186. As with Solicitor, a positive skills assessment is not the same as being able to practise: you must be admitted to the bar in an Australian state or territory before the occupation is realistically usable for a visa. Assessed by the state or territory Legal Admissions Authority, not VETASSESS.
Assessed by State or Territory Legal Admissions Authority
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Completion of a bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline; alternative pathways may be available based on relevant work experience.
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