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Study Details: LLM: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time
Understanding the development and functioning of environmental law across different levels of environmental governance is an important issue of our time. This requires moving beyond the traditional approach to teaching international, regional, EU and national environmental law in isolation from one other.
There’s also a growing need to understand the relevance for environmental governance of the legal practices of indigenous peoples and local communities, business entities, local administrations, and transnational environmental practitioners.
Studying this course, you’ll be equipped with a wide range of expertise in environmental law, in areas such as:
You’ll focus on the global dynamics of environmental law. In particular, you’ll look at the mutual influences and interactions among different regulatory levels.
First- or second-class Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in law or an environmental-related discipline (some law content recommended). Entry may be possible with other qualifications and substantial professional experience in the area of environmental law, policy and/or management.
Please note: a Law degree is not a prerequisite for entry to this course.
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This course has been designed to equip you with the knowledge, understanding and analytical skills necessary for pursuing a career with a strong international focus. You may go on to work as:
Our course directors have a track record of successfully supporting students in obtaining highly competitive international internships and jobs with reputable research institutes, international organisations and non-government organisations. Supporting activities include:
Core classes
International Environmental Law 1
Global Environmental Law: Issues of Sustainability and Equity
Legal Research
Elective classes
The opportunity to select from our range of elective classes gives you the chance to pursue your personal interests and tailor your degree to your intended career path. Options include:
EU Environmental Law 1
International Climate Change Law
Oceans Governance & the Law of the Sea
International Environmental Law 2
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