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Master of Environmental Law

University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia

About this program

The Master of Environmental Law at the University of Sydney is a 1-year postgraduate coursework master's degree. 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. Designed to meet the needs of environmental specialists from both Australia and overseas, applicants from a legal and a non-legal backgrounds are welcome. There is one compulsory unit of study, Environmental Law & Policy and students without a law degree must also complete the unit, Legal Reasoning & the Common Law System. Students are then able to choose from a wide range of relevant electives on offer.

Cost & duration

Duration1 yr
Tuition (international)A$61,700
Application feeA$0

English test scores

IELTS6.5 overall
PTE58 overall

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Master of Environmental Law, University of Sydney: 2026