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52 weeks
On campus (Parkville)
Full time / Part time (part-time for domestic students only)
March, June, July, August, December
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
234 St. Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC 3006
Student Information
Tuition Fee
AUD $49,984 (2026 indicative first year fee); Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) not available
Duration
1 year full time / 2 years part time (up to 4 years part time at reduced load)
Intakes
March, June, July, August, December
Entry Requirements
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB VIC)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
State Legal Admission Authority
Course Content
Fundamentals of the Common Law
12.5 points; compulsory for students without a law degree from a common law jurisdiction.
Energy and Resources Law prescribed subjects (87.5 points)
e.g. Clean Energy Projects Law and Regulation (LAWS90267), Climate Change Law (LAWS70293), Energy Markets and the Energy Transition (LAWS90318), Environmental Law (LAWS70100), International Environmental Law (LAWS70219), Resources Joint Ventures (LAWS70210), Water Law & Natural Resources Management (LAWS70185), Project Finance (LAWS70205), Public Private Partnerships Law (LAWS70113).
Master of Laws elective (12.5 points, for students with a common law degree)
One subject may be chosen from the broader Master of Laws subject list, e.g. International Commercial Arbitration (LAWS70121), Law of the Sea (LAWS70398), Planning and Development Law (LAWS70349).
Common Questions
Yes, the Master of Energy and Resources Law is available for both law and non-law graduates, making it accessible to professionals from a range of backgrounds who wish to specialise in energy and resources law.
The indicative first year fee for 2026 is AUD $49,984. Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available for this course.
The course has multiple intake periods throughout the year, with entry available in March, June, July, August, and December.
The course can be completed in 1 year full time or 2 years part time, offering flexibility for working professionals.
You will gain advanced understanding of energy and resources law, the regimes governing exploration and production activities, and resolution of land-use and resources conflicts, taught by lecturers who are leaders in their fields alongside fellow students from Australia and around the world.
Application
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Step 01
Enquire
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Step 02
Submit Documents
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Step 03
Get Enrolled
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Processing time: Offer letter issued within approximately 1 business days.
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