Graduate Diploma in Environmental Law

University of Melbourne

Australia, Melbourne

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University of Melbourne

Australia , Melbourne

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

077726C

Campuses

Parkville

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesMarch-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 6 month(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 28,000 / year

Next Intake March-2026

Graduate Diploma in Environmental Law

About

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Environmental Law (GDipEnvLaw) is designed to develop your expertise in a dynamic area of law that is continuing to grow in importance.

It’s available for both law and non-law graduates and is ideal for government professionals, legal practitioners, professionals working in environmental and resources sectors, and those with a broader philosophical or practical interest.

As a student in the Graduate Diploma in Environmental Law, you’ll study four subjects from a wide selection that includes a focus on emerging national and international legal issues and practices, such as in water law, climate change law, the management of land subject to native title and general planning and development.

The Graduate Diploma in Environmental Law is part of the world-renowned Melbourne Law Masters program.

Related offerings

Master of Laws
Master of Environmental Law
Graduate Diploma in Laws
Single Subject Study in Law

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission criteria

To be considered for entry into this course, you must have completed:

A degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) with a University of Melbourne equivalent score of at least 70, leading to admission to legal practice, OR
A degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) leading to admission to legal practice and at least one year of documented, relevant professional experience, OR
An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and at least one year of documented, relevant professional work experience.

Disciplines relevant to this course include environmental studies and law.

Professional experience relevant to this course includes roles such as public servant, policy or research officer, or political advisor, and roles in charities or not-for-profits.

Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

Where our admission criteria includes a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and/or specific subject criteria, these are based on University of Melbourne grades and subjects. If you've studied elsewhere, we'll assess your relevant prior studies and equivalent grades. Your final WAM may be adjusted depending on your previous institution's accreditation, subject grading, and pass marks.

You can use our graduate coursework grade conversion eligibility calculator to get an indication of whether you are eligible for this course based on your previous studies and Weighted Average Mark (WAM).

Calculate your eligibility

English language requirements

All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:

English language test score requirements
If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

IELTS

7.0

with no band less than 6.5
TOEFL

94+

with writing 24; speaking 20; reading 19; listening 20
PEARSON

72+

with written communicative skill of 65 and no other communicative skill below 64
CAMBRIDGE

185+

with no skill less than 176
*Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.

About selection

When assessing applications, the Selection Committee will consider your previous studies and academic performance.

The Selection Committee may request additional information to clarify any aspect of an application, according to the University’s Academic Board rules regarding selection instruments.

Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

If relevant to your application, the Selection Committee will consider your professional experience.

English Program Requirements

English language test score requirements

If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

IELTS

7.0

with no band less than 6.5

TOEFL

94+

with writing 24; speaking 20; reading 19; listening 20

PEARSON

72+

with written communicative skill of 65 and no other communicative skill below 64

CAMBRIDGE

185+

with no skill less than 176

*Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.

Career

As a student in the Graduate Diploma of Environmental Law, you’ll develop an advanced understanding of the complex body of knowledge in the field of environmental law, including:

An in-depth knowledge of the specialist area of environmental law and associated disciplinary areas
Detailed knowledge of the complex law, regulation and market-based approaches in the field
The capacity to identify new laws and/or apply existing law in the rapidly evolving legal context for environmental law
Advanced understanding of developments in international environmental law

You’ll also develop skills in critical analysis and the ability to interpret and transmit your ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences, including clients.

Many students who complete four subjects towards the Graduate Diploma in Environmental Law decide to take four more subjects to complete a Master of Environmental Law.