Natural Resources and Environmental Law and Policy (Distance Learning)

Program Overview

Natural Resources and Environmental Law and Policy (Distance Learning) LLM

Overview

Natural Resources form the bedrock of global economic development. However, the development and use of natural resources have implications for the environment, often leading to other socio-economic and political challenges such as poverty, disease, and conflicts, especially in developing countries.

The resulting environmental impacts such as climate change, pollution and degradation of habitats, and species extinction has also raised serious challenges for governance and diplomacy at the international level, often pitting international economic policies and frameworks with natural resources and environmental governance.

The new Distance Learning (DL) LLM Natural Resources and Environmental Law and Policy will provide you with an excellent understanding of the law and policy issues in this area, and skills necessary to pursue a career in this exciting field, whether this is in private legal practice, as in-house lawyers in corporations, policy-oriented work in intergovernmental and other international institutions in advocacy in civil society organisations.

The flexibility of the distance learning delivery allows you to study at your own convenience with our virtual learning environment, and we provide live online sessions with tutors that help you contextualise your learning.

The course offers a wide range of modules that are contemporary, academically rigorous, and skills oriented. The design ensures you gain core knowledge of the wider context framing law and policy in this field whilst giving you the flexibility to tailor your degree to suit your particular interests by choosing from a range of specialist modules.

You will explore emerging issues such as a low carbon economy, unconventional and alternative energy, the regulation and governance of multinational corporations, and the responsibility of states in addressing these concerns.

The programme content is regularly updated in response to the latest developments such as COVID-19, climate change, and the latest advances in technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and fintech, which impact on natural resources and environmental law.

Entry Requirements

• 2:2 or above in any subject, or relevant work experience at graduate level.
• English language requirements: IELTS at 6.5 or equivalent with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-test.

Curriculum

First Year

Core

• Foundations of Law and Skills
• Sustainable development law in contemporary business and society (DL)
• Regulatory theory and practice (DL)
• Dissertation (DL)

Optional

• International environmental Law (DL)
• International Petroleum Law (DL)
• Policy Analysis of Governance and Development (DL)
• Law and Ethics of Technology and Artificial Intelligence (DL)
• International Energy Law and Just Transition
• Climate Change Law and Policy (DL)
• Business Human Rights and Environmental (DL)
• Waste Management Law and the Circular Economy
• International Water Resources Law (DL)
• Natural Resource Governance (DL)
• Mining and Critical Minerals Law and Policy
• Emerging Issues in Law

Teaching, Learning, and Assessment

Teaching on the programme is delivered by the same academics that lecture and support the campus LLM programme. All learning activities are digitally enabled. This includes access to materials, textbooks, and discussion boards. Asynchronous lectures and online learning material is complemented by synchronous online tutorials with the tutor(s).

There are no timed, closed book examinations for this programme. Instead, we use a variety of programme work assignments to develop and test their research, critical thinking, problem solving and writing skills. You might therefore be asked to write a traditional academic essay, to create a portfolio of activities, to write a book review or develop a research plan. The type of assessment for each module will be specified in the module descriptor with more detail being available in the module handbook.

Fees and Finance

Tuition Fee

• Home: £6,508
• International: £17,207

Additional Course Costs

While there are no compulsory additional costs associated with this course, there may be general additional costs that you may incur as a student. A list of the sort of costs you might expect can be found on our fees and finance section.

Funding Your Studies

It can be hard to know what financial help is available to you as a student.

Further information about the variety of options that can help fund your studies and maximise the money available to you is available on our funding your studies section.

Postgraduate Master's Loan

If you live in England you may be able to apply for a special Government-funded Master's Loan to help pay your tuition fees and living costs. You don't have to pay the loan back until you're earning a certain amount of money.

Scholarships

Every year we award numerous non-repayable scholarships to UK, EU and international students on the basis of academic excellence, personal circumstances or economic hardship. For full details, visit our scholarships section.

Career Prospects

Our courses are shaped by the School of Law International Advisory Board, made up of leading figures in the judiciary and legal practice, academia and wider industry and society who advise us on the skills and competencies needed in the current and future workplace. This feeds into the design and delivery of our courses, ensuring our students gain knowledge and experience that is not only academically rigorous but valued by employers.

Career Opportunities

The University is committed to helping students develop and enhance employability and this is an integral part of many programmes. Specialist support is available throughout the course from Career and Employability Services including help to find part-time work while studying, placements, vacation work and graduate vacancies. Students are encouraged to access this support at an early stage and to use the extensive resources on the Careers website.

Support for Your Studies

At Bradford, we’re committed to supporting your success, well-being and future ambitions.

We’re here to provide everything you need to make the most of your time with us, ensuring you not only excel in your studies, but also step confidently into the world of graduate employment.

In addition to the support you receive from your academic tutors, our Student Support Services are here for you throughout your journey - before, during, and after your studies.

Research

Our core research theme is law as a driver for change in a global society. This reflects the expertise of our academic staff, and our commitment to contemporary and practically relevant research which is global in context and oriented towards ensuring sustainable and resilient societies, including within the context of international businesses.

Meet Our Academics

• Professor Engobo Emeseh
• Dr Rosalili Wan Rosli
• Dr Mark Van Hoorebeek
• Dr Christopher Taylor
• Dr Ajay Kumar
• Edward Mowlam
• Dr Charles Wild
• Tamarakemiebi Koroye
• Dr Irekpitan Okukpon
• Dr Victoria Nalule
• Ovo Catherine Imoedemhe
• Dr Erebi Ndoni