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LLM in Energy and Environmental Law

Become a master in environmental law with this online degree from the University of Birmingham. Gain the necessary legal framework and essential skills to take on large-scale energy issues and growing climate change demands.

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Time investment: 2.5 years

Location: Online

Cost: £17,640

Language: English

About this degree

Help sustain the world by mastering energy and environmental law

Despite being crucial to our lives, the world faces growing environmental issues surrounding the use of energy. Law emerges as a pivotal tool for confronting these challenges directly.

Create sustainable solutions with energy and environmental legislation

This two-year, online degree covers a range of legal frameworks in the context of environmental protection and energy management. Under the expert guidance of the University of Birmingham’s Law School, you’ll put theories into practise in various contexts, such as nuclear energy, renewable resources, pollution, and climate control.

Learn from the experts, achieve a degree with impact

With your LLM, you’ll be able to pursue careers in energy and environment and respond to our planet’s biggest challenges.

Where you’ll be studying

Studying at the University of Birmingham

The University of Birmingham is a public research university, consistently listed as a leading UK university and ranked among the top 100 in the world.

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Learning outcomes

Acquire profound insights into critical issues concerning environmental protection, fostering a comprehensive understanding of contemporary challenges and solutions.

Explore the intricate interplay between energy production and natural resources, deciphering the complex dynamics shaping global energy landscapes.

Analyse the multifaceted legal issues arising from the deployment of resources and energy generation, gaining expertise in navigating regulatory frameworks and compliance standards.

Examine the intricate transactions underpinning energy production and supply chains, discerning the legal intricacies and commercial dynamics driving energy markets.

Investigate the root causes and implications of market failures in the energy sector, and explore diverse regulatory modes aimed at fostering sustainability and market efficiency.

Understand the patterns of energy production, supply, and consumption, discerning the socio-economic, environmental, and legal dimensions shaping energy transitions.

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Additional information

To participate in the LLM in Energy and Environmental Law programme, learners are required to have an upper second-class law degree or an upper second-class degree in an allied discipline, along with suitable work experience.

Learners are expected to have at least an IELTS proficiency score of 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any band) if English is not their first language.