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Master of Laws in Environmental Law and Sustainable Development

University of New South Wales (UNSW) - Kensington Campus

Australia,New South Wales

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 55,500/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 150

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

Australia, New South Wales

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1949

Total Students: 65,600 +

Int. Students: 22,946 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Address: Civil Engineering Building (H20), Library Rd, UNSW Sydney, Kensington NSW 2033, Australia

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Laws in Environmental Law and Sustainable Development

Program Overview

The UNSW Master of Laws (LLM) is a one-year full-time postgraduate degree that offers you the opportunity to develop an advanced and contemporary understanding of one or more areas of legal study, acquire further expertise and enhance your career prospects.

Specialisation: Environmental Law and Sustainable Development
Environmental protection and the quest for sustainable development that can meet the needs of both present and future generations have become pressing common concerns at the national and the international level. In past decades, national and international law has developed a wide range of sector-specific and creative cross-cutting approaches to respond to these challenges.

This Master of Laws specialisation will provide you with a strong 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. Environmental law encompasses a wide and diverse range of issues: energy, climate change, biodiversity conservation, water and oceans, agriculture, finance and international development, but also (and especially in Australia, as one of the world’s most urban nations) issues like city planning, commons, platform and sharing economies, transport, housing and corporate social responsibility.

You'll acquire the skills and understanding needed to address the ‘wicked problems’ posed by environmental sustainability challenges and be equipped to pursue a career in environmental law and environmental policy. The specialisation draws on UNSW Law & Justice academics and visitors nationally and internationally recognised as experts in the field.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

28 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

12 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jun 2025		Closed
sep 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 150

Tuition Fee

CAD 55,500 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in University of New South Wales (UNSW) - Kensington Campus

CAD 29,710 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 7.0 - 6 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 90.0 Minimum Listening - 22.0 Minimum Reading - 22.0 Minimum Writing - 23.0 Minimum Speaking - 22.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 65.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 65.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

UNSW is where ambitious and high-achieving students from around the world study and succeed. We offer scholarships for international students to empower them to realise their potential. Our scholarships are not just based on your grades – UNSW values leadership skills, extracurricular interests and your passion to study with us. Our international scholarships and awards will help you to gain financial support, recognition of your academic excellence and they will help you stand out to future employers.

International Scientia Coursework Scholarship - Alongside academic merit, we want you to show us your passion to become a leader, how you have engaged in extracurricular interests, and share with us why UNSW is the university for you.

What you receive:

A full scholarship on your tuition fees or,
AUD$20,000 per annum for the minimum duration of your program.

You will also have access to networks and support including ‘fast-tracked’ applications for campus accommodation, awards and networking events and guaranteed entry into the UNSW Professional Development Program.

Australia’s Global University Award - If you have strong academic merit and are passionate about achieving your goals through university study, you will be considered for Australia’s Global University Award.

What you receive:

AUD$10,000 for one year

Work Permit

PGWP

Students who have completed their studies in Australia can apply for a Post Study Work Permit or a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to continue working in Australia post the completion of their study programs. As an international student, one can apply for the visa but not later than six months after completing your course. But to be eligible, you must meet the Australian Study Requirements, which include a minimum of 16 months of stay in Australia and a completing 92 weeks of a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

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