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PostgraduateCourse summary
Our LLM in International Environmental Law equips you with the skills and knowledge you need to tackle major global challenges such as environmental degradation, biodiversity loss and climate change. Our LLM in International Environmental Law encompasses various multilateral treaty regimes on environmental protection and the science behind legal developments. It provides in-depth learning on foundational principles and concepts of international environmental law, and addresses the intersection of legal regimes and the role of science in the development of international environmental law. You will also learn about renewable energy and the role of carbon markets and trading regimes. As well as climate litigation, the human rights dimension in the protection of the environment and the role of the law and of lawyers in governing transformational change. On completing the programme, you will be equipped to:
- Consider environmental degradation as a continuous and increasing challenge for effective and inclusive international treaty-making.
- Discuss regional approaches of environmental governance.
- Understand how legal orders must interact in implementing internationally agreed global goals.
Modules
Applied Research Methods in Law; International Law on Climate Change; Global Environmental Law; Dissertation.
Assessment method
Modules at this level will often be delivered through seminars, however, some colleagues include lectures or divide the time between lecture-style teaching and seminar teaching.
How to apply
International applicants
If you are an international student who does not meet the requirements for direct entry to this degree, you may be eligible to take a pre-Masters pathway programme at the Durham University International Study Centre.
Entry requirements
A good 2:1 degree (or its equivalent) in law, or in a degree in which law is a major component.
English language requirements
Durham University welcomes applications from all students irrespective of background. We encourage the recruitment of academically well-qualified and highly motivated students, who are non-native speakers of English, whose full potential can be realised with a limited amount of English Language training either prior to entry or through pre-sessional and/or in-sessional courses. It is the normal expectation that candidates for admission should be able to demonstrate satisfactory English proficiency before the start of a programme of study, whether via the submission of an appropriate English language qualification or by attendance on an appropriate pre-sessional course. Acceptable evidence and levels required can be viewed by following the link provided.
English language requirements
https://www.durham.ac.uk/study/international/entry-requirements/english-language-requirements/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £27900 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £12250 | Year 1 |
| England | £12250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £12250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £12250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £12250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £27900 | Year 1 |
| International | £27900 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
The tuition fees shown are for one complete academic year of study, are set according to the academic year of entry, and remain the same throughout the duration of the programme for that cohort (unless otherwise stated).
Sponsorship information
For further information see the course listing.
Provider information
Durham University
The Palatine Centre
Stockton Road
Durham
DH1 3LE