Program Overview

LLM Law and Policy for Sustainability Online

Overview

The University of Law offers an online Master of Laws (LLM) in Law and Policy for Sustainability, designed for both law and non-law graduates to enhance their legal knowledge. This internationally recognized Master's course provides skills to progress within the environmental and energy industries, and opens up pathways to career opportunities in policy-making, regulatory bodies, compliance, sustainability consulting, and corporate governance.

Key Facts

Entry Requirements

• Minimum second-class honors degree

Duration Options

• 12 months (full-time)
• 24 months (part-time)

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:
  • Law and Policy for Sustainability
  • Research Methods Training
• Elective modules (choose three):
  • View the elective module guide

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

• Dissertation in Law and Policy for Sustainability

Course Start Dates

• September 2025:
  • LLM Law and Policy for Sustainability
    • Full-time: Online
    • Part-time: Online
• February 2026:
  • LLM Law and Policy for Sustainability
    • Full-time: Online
    • Part-time: Online
• September 2026:
  • LLM Law and Policy for Sustainability
    • Full-time Online: Online
    • Part-time Online: Online
• February 2027:
  • LLM Law and Policy for Sustainability
    • Full-time Online: Online
    • Part-time Online: Online

Course Information

Assessment

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

Structure

• This online course has an innovatively flexible structure, with specific assessments that are conducive to effective learning.
• The approach to learning and teaching on the Master of Laws programmes is predominantly learner-centred, with live workshops taught by expert lecturers to encourage conversation and discussion.
• Each taught module is divided into a number of Units which are presented using the Prepare, Engage, Consolidate approach.

Employability

• We care about your career, which is why we offer 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

• You can apply for this course directly with the University.

Fees and Funding

• 2025/26 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2025):
  • Online: £12,400 (or £11,900 including a £500 International Bursary*)
• By studying a Master's degree, you could be eligible for a Postgraduate Loan.
• We also have a range of scholarships and bursaries available which make studying with us more affordable than ever.

International

• We have students from over 120 different countries throughout our campuses, with a dedicated team to help international students.
• Find out more about our international support.