Program Overview

LLM Environmental Law Online

Overview

The University of Law offers an online Master of Laws (LLM) in Environmental Law, designed for law and non-law graduates to enhance their academic legal knowledge. This internationally recognized Master's in Environmental Law focuses on addressing pressing issues like climate change and law for environmental protection, providing skills to progress within the environmental industry, trading and shipping, and oil and gas industries.

Key Facts

Entry Requirements

• Minimum second-class honors degree

Duration Options

• 12 months (full-time)
• 21 months (part-time September)

Study Mode Options

• Full-time
• Full-time Online
• Part-time
• Part-time Online

Next Start Date

• September 2025

Course Structure

Terms 1-2 (full-time) or 1-4 (part-time)

• Compulsory modules:
  • Environmental Law
  • Research Methods Training
• Elective modules (choose three):
  • View the elective module guide

Term 3 (full-time) or 5-6 (part-time)

• Dissertation in Environmental Law

Course Start Dates

• September 2025:
  • LLM Environmental Law
    • Full-time: Online
    • Part-time: Online
• February 2026:
  • LLM Environmental Law
    • Full-time Online: Online
    • Part-time Online: Online
• September 2026:
  • LLM Environmental Law
    • Full-time Online: Online
    • Part-time Online: Online
• February 2027:
  • LLM Environmental Law
    • Full-time Online: Online
    • Part-time Online: Online

Course Information

Course Dates

• February 2025 start
• September 2025 start

Assessment

• Modules assessed by a three-hour unseen written examination or 4,500-word coursework assignment
• All assessments conducted online
• Dissertation module assessed by submission of a thesis (15,000 words)

Structure

• Innovatively flexible structure with specific assessments conducive to effective learning
• Approach to learning and teaching predominantly learner-centered, with live workshops taught by expert lecturers
• Each taught module divided into Units using the Prepare, Engage, Consolidate approach

Employability

• We care about your career, offering support with job applications and other work experience opportunities as soon as you accept your place
• Discover more about our employability support

Fees and Applying

How to Apply

• Apply for this course directly with the University

Fees and Funding

• 2024/25 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2024):
  • Online: £11,900 (or £11,400 including a £500 International Bursary*)
• 2025/26 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2025):
  • Online: £12,400
• Eligible for a Postgraduate Loan
• Range of scholarships and bursaries available

International

• Dedicated team to help international students
• Find out more about our international support

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