Program Overview

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Master in Sustainable Environmental Engineering and Law

Programme Overview

The Master in Sustainable Environmental Engineering and Law (SEEL) is a master’s diploma with two degrees encompassing environmental engineering, geography sciences, and environmental law. Its objective is to enable students to acquire comprehensive multidisciplinary skills, both theoretical and practical.

Programme Structure

• Duration: 2 years
• Delivery Language: English
• Degree Awarded: Master in Sustainable Environmental Engineering and Law
• Accreditation: The curriculum follows the European ECTS system and the degree is awarded by Sorbonne Université and Université Paris Cité.
• Admission Deadline: 29 August 2025

Programme Description

The SEEL Master’s programme is a dual-degree offering, enabling students to earn two prestigious diplomas: one in Law from Université Paris Cité and the other in Geography from Sorbonne Université. The program provides students with a unique and comprehensive approach to tackling environmental challenges, empowering them to identify sustainable management strategies for ecosystems and resources conservation.

Unique Curriculum

This unique double degree program in the region is meticulously designed to explore the synergy between environmental engineering, environmental law, and geography sciences, equipping students to navigate the intricate relationship between legal systems and spatial dynamics in environmental management.

Interdisciplinary Approach

The program seamlessly combines environmental engineering, law, and geography sciences, offering students a 360-degree view of environmental challenges.

Career Opportunities

Graduates gain in-demand skills opening doors to careers in environmental consultancy, Environmental Legal Expert, policy advocacy, corporate sustainability, Environmental Compliance Officers, Sustainability Consultants, Renewable Energy Analysts, Water quality Scientists, Environmental Auditors, and Environmental Researchers.

Expert Faculty

Students learn from distinguished faculty members renowned in their fields, ensuring expert mentorship and guidance throughout their studies.

Typical Delivery Format of the Courses

• M1 (Semesters 1 & 2) and M2 (semester 3)
  • Day | Evening
  • Monday | 4:30pm – 8:30pm
  • Tuesday | 4:30pm – 8:30pm
  • Wednesday | 4:30pm – 8:30pm
  • Thursday | 4:30pm – 8:30pm

Course Schedule

Semester 1

• Principles of Environmental Engineering
  • Environmental Data Science and Analytics (25 contact hours)
  • Sustainable Water Management and Sanitation (20 contact hours)
  • Location Intelligence for Environmental Engineering (10 contact hours)
• Understanding the Policy-Making Process
  • International Environmental Law (20 contact hours)
  • Sustainable Development: Politics and Policies (20 contact hours)
  • Environmental Policies and Economics (20 contact hours)
• Sustainability in Practice
  • Sustainable Cities and Communities (20 contact hours)
• Practical Skills
  • Project Management (5 contact hours)

Semester 2

• Environmental and Resources Management
  • Environmental Monitoring and Modeling (25 contact hours)
  • Landscape Evolution under Climate Change (10 contact hours)
  • Sustainable Agriculture Towards Food Security (10 contact hours)
  • Coastal Management (25 contact hours)
• Critical Issues in Sustainability
  • Water Law and Natural Resources Management (20 contact hours)
  • Climate Change Action (20 contact hours)
  • Biodiversity Law (10 contact hours)
  • Legal Aspects of Food Security (10 contact hours)
• Integrated Approach to Crisis Management
  • Environmental Mobility (10 contact hours)
• Professional Skills
  • Project Management 2 (5 contact hours)

Semester 3

• Artificial Intelligence applied to Environmental Engineering
  • Big data and AI for Environmental Engineering (15 contact hours)
• Environmental Accountability
  • Environmental Law and Human Rights (10 contact hours)
  • Environmental Litigation (10 contact hours)
  • Corporate, Environment and Social Responsibility (10 contact hours)
• Transversal Perspectives
  • Energy Transition: Strategies and Policies (10 contact hours)
• Fundamentals of Research
  • Research Methodology for Internship Report and Thesis (15 contact hours)

Semester 4

• Research Project in Sustainable Environmental Engineering and Law
  • Thesis

Master’s Thesis

Writing a substantial research thesis is mandatory for obtaining the degree. The requirement applies to all students without exception. Students who choose to undertake an internship are not exempt from writing a research thesis.

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor in a relevant field with a CGPA of 3 out of 4 or equivalent.
  • Candidates with a GPA between 2.5 and 2.99 (or equivalent scores as per the equivalency table) may be conditionally admitted under probation during the first semester.
• IELTS certificate with minimum overall band of 6.0 with a validity of 2 years or TOEFL certificate with minimum score of 79 (or equivalent) with a validity of 2 years or, Native English speaker who completed 3 full years in an English-medium institution within a maximum period of 3 years or equivalent

Assessment and Graduation

Throughout the year, there will be frequent assessment and evaluations. Students will be evaluated on individual assignments, internships presentations, reports, and examinations, which usually take place towards the end of every semester.

Programme Tuition Fees

• AED 166,400 (approximately US$ 45,344)

Payment of Fees

• Preferential rates
  • 20% Alumni preferential rate
  • 25% preferential rate upon enrolment on a second master’s degree
  • 5%-15% corporate rate
  • 10% Family discount

Career Prospects

Graduates gain in-demand skills, opening doors to careers in Environmental Consultancy, Environmental Legal Expertise, Policy Advocacy, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Compliance Officers, Sustainability Consultants, Renewable Energy Analysts, Water Quality Scientists, Environmental Auditors, and Environmental Researchers.