One of the few master's degrees anywhere built entirely around climate change rather than treating it as a specialisation: 1.5 years spanning climate science, economics, law and governance in the ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy, ten minutes from the departments drafting Australia's climate legislation.
Key facts
Duration
18 months
Language
English
Format
Full-time
Tuition
56,120 AUD per year
Intake
February (Semester 1) and July (Semester 2)
AUD 56,120/yr indicative international fee, verified on the official ANU Programs & Courses page.
Curriculum modules
Climate science foundations — The physical basis, for a policy audience.
Climate economics & policy — Mitigation and adaptation instruments.
Climate law & governance — Domestic and international frameworks.
Electives — Flexible selection across science, policy and law.
Admission requirements
Bachelor degree with GPA 5/7, or GPA 4/7 plus 3+ years relevant work experience (other pathways on official page)
English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL) for non-native speakers
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