Dr. Deborah Curran

Professor

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Biography

Deborah Curran is a Professor at the University of Victoria, cross-appointed between the Faculty of Law and the School of Environmental Studies. Her research focuses on the interrelationships of land and water, advocating for responsible decision-making in environmental law. Curran teaches courses that include water law, environmental law, and municipal law, emphasizing the practical implications of these legal frameworks through her Environmental Law Clinic. With over 20 years of experience, she has actively supported Indigenous organizations in creating sustainable communities through innovative governance models. Her body of work includes examining water law adaptation, land use governance, and the integration of Indigenous law into state regulations. As the Executive Director of the Environmental Law Centre, she supervises students engaged in community-based projects that align legal frameworks with Indigenous rights and environmental conservation.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2005-01-01 — Present

University of Victoria • Victoria, BC

Teaching and conducting research in environmental law and water governance.

Awards

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Provost's Award for Engaged Scholarship

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Canadian Association of Law Teachers Scholarly Paper Award

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Real Estate Foundation British Columbia Land Champion

Requirements for University of Victoria

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GRE General
Verbal
Required:130
Quantitative
Required:130
Analytical Writing
Required:0
Overall
Required:0
Prerequisites
BSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent Background in Mathematics with emphasis on Computer Science
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Intent
  • Professional CV
  • Two assessment reports
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Science. GRE is highly recommended for international students.