University of New South Wales

Course Details

Master of Environmental Law & Policy

Course Description

The Master of Environmental Law & Policy provides an interdisciplinary study program that meets the knowledge requirements of students interested in careers in environmental law, and environmental policy and management. This innovative environmental program is the only one in Australia to fully integrate the otherwise separate disciplines of law, policy and management, focusing on the interactions and interrelation between the challenges, tools and decision making frameworks of environmental law, environmental policy and environmental management. In doing so the program provides students with interdisciplinary skills and understanding needed to address complex environmental sustainability challenges, as well as sound theoretical and practical understanding of the environmental legal system, the frameworks of and tools for sustainable environmental management, and the complex policy issues presented by the environmental challenges of the 21st century. This program is of particular relevance to careers in government, environmental planning, environmental operations management, natural resources, land services or catchment management, policy advisors, corporate sustainability, environmental project management, NGOs or international organisations with an environmental focus.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
18month

Career outcomes

The Master of Environmental Law & Policy is of particular relevance to careers in government, environmental planning, environmental operations management, natural resources, land services or catchment management, policy advisors, corporate sustainability, environmental project management, NGOs or international organisations with an environmental focus.

Master of Environmental Law & Policy University of New South Wales