Program Requirements
The Master of Laws in Environmental Law requires completion of 48 units, which must consist of:
6 units from completion of
LAWS8189 Fundamentals of Environmental Law
A minimum of 30 units from completion of courses from the following list:
LAWS8008 Climate Change and Displacement
LAWS8010 Environmental Protection and Human Rights
LAWS8012 Australian Disaster Law
LAWS8028 Special Topics in Law, Governance and Development
LAWS8037 Sustainable Energy Law
LAWS8061 Special Topics Environmental Law 1
LAWS8110 Corporate Environmental Responsibility
LAWS8111 Environmental Regulation
LAWS8117 Commonwealth Environmental Law
LAWS8123 Water Resources Law
LAWS8129 Marine and Coastal Law
LAWS8145 Environmental and Risk Assessment Law
LAWS8146 Environmental Landuse Planning Law
LAWS8180 International Climate Law
LAWS8181 Australian Climate Law
LAWS8187 Environmental Litigation
LAWS8264 International Law of The Environment
LAWS8278 Environmental Dispute Management
LAWS8280 Biodiversity Law and Policy
LAWS8291 Special Topics in Environmental Law
LAWS8301 Graduate Research Unit
A maximum of 12 units from the completion of 8000-level of courses from the subject area LAWS Law
Admission Requirements
Completion of a Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor degree with a minimum average of at least 50%; or completion of a non-law degree and the Graduate Certificate of Law with a minimum average of at least 50%
All applicants must meet the University’s English Language Admission Requirements for Students
Indicative fees
- Annual indicative fee for domestic students
- $26,016.00
For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees
- Annual indicative fee for international students
- $37,104.00
For further information on International Tuition Fees see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments/international-tuition-fees
Scholarships
ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.
Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.
For further information see the Scholarships website.
For more than twenty years, the ANU has been at the forefront of teaching environmental law at a postgraduate level, attracting students from around Australia and internationally.
A graduate degree in Environmental Law will provide you with a sophisticated understanding of the law, and allow you to explore its origins and implementation, strengths and weaknesses. The Masters covers key areas of environmental law, from climate law to marine and coastal law, to commonwealth environmental law and environmental regulation. The courses examine the interrelationships between environmental law and policy, politics, economics, science and history. You will have the opportunity to study with many of Australia’s finest environmental lawyers and profoundly enhance your knowledge and credentials.
An Environmental Law programs will suit you if you work in areas involving environmental management and environmental policy, within government or the private sector.
It will also suit you if you have studied science, engineering, architecture, town planning or economics (or any non-law degree) and are currently working in employment where environmental law and its interaction with environmental policy and management are important.
It you are seeking employment in an area or department where knowledge of environmental law in decision-making is important. And if you are a lawyer looking to specialise in environmental law.
Career Options
Graduates from ANU have been rated as Australia's most employable graduates and among the most sought after by employers worldwide.
The latest Global Employability University Ranking, published by the Times Higher Education, rated ANU as Australia's top university for getting a job for the fourth year in a row.
This program is available for applications until second semester, 2018
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the skills and knowledge to:
- Research and write about the current state of environmental law
- Critically reflect on the role that environmental law and policy play in protecting the environment and the extent to which they act as a restraint on development;
- Understand historical changes and emerging trends in environmental law and policy;
- Understand the roles of the key local, national and international actors in environmental law and policy;
- Contribute to debates about how optimal environmental laws and policies should be designed;
- Evaluate, analyse and monitor the efficacy of environmental laws.
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After you have accepted your offer you will be emailed your password and uni ID. You must then follow the instructions provided here and enrol online through ISIS. International students should discuss their enrolment with us when they arrive in Canberra. Please Contact us to arrange an appointment.
It is the student's responsibility to ensure the program requirements are met and that all compulsory and required courses are completed so that the program can be awarded.
About this degree
How to choose courses and enrol
- Consult the program
requirements on the Programs and Courses page to see which courses you can
choose. For the LLM in Environmental Law you must ensure 36 of your 48 units are in Environmental Law courses.
- Look at the Masters program timetable to see when courses are offered and which specilisations they belong to. The Graduate Coursework Timetable for is now available on the ANU College of Law, Masters Program site.
- Check that you meet the prerequisites for the course.
- Enrol in the course on ISIS - for information on how to do this please go to http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/enrolment/enrol-for-the-first-time-as-a-coursework-student
LAWS8189 Fundamentals of Environmental Law
If you do not hold a completed Law degree (LLB or JD) then LAWS8189 Fundamentals of Environmental Law is a prerequisite to many of the environmental law courses and must be done first. You may have already completed this course within the Graduate Certificate of Law.
Commencement date
Each student will commence their program on a different date depending on what courses they have chosen. Please see the timetable.
Attendance
The ANU College of Law has a strict attendance policy for face-to-face intensive classes. You must attend 100% of scheduled classes, whether they are held on weekdays, weekends or during the evening. We assume you have taken into account all work, family, religious and other commitments when you enrol.
Course Materials
A Course Study Guide will be published for each course on the Wattle course site. This document contains information on the course including: course lecture outline; textbook requirements; reading requirements; assessment details; and policy information.
You can buy text books at the on-campus Coop Bookshop. Reading Guides or E-Bricks may also be made available on the Wattle course site. This varies from course to course.
You will be given access to
the Wattle course site approximately 24-48 hours after you enrol provided the site is opened. Sites are generally opened four weeks prior to
the commencement of the course intensive. Course Study Guides, course materials, ebricks,
resources, discussion forums, quizzes and online activities can all be accessed
via each Wattle course site. Assessments will be submitted electronically on
the Wattle course site.
If you wish to apply for status (credit/advanced standing) for courses you have studied at another university, you must complete an Application for Status form and submit it to the LLM Program Administrator, along with an official transcript of your previous studies and relevant course descriptions and outlines. You will not be granted status for courses that have already counted towards a completed degree or award.
All email correspondence from the University will be sent to your University Webmail account. You can access this email account at http://students.anu.edu.au/ and clicking on the Webmail icon. There is a facility to redirect your university email to a preferred account. Please go to:http://itservices.anu.edu.au/email/
Academic Advice
Please consult with your Stream Convenor for academic advice on courses or programs.
Do you want to talk to someone before enrolling?
Contact Professor Tim Bonyhady at tim.bonyhady@anu.edu.au
