Course summary
The programme aims to help students critically appraise and creatively contribute to environmental regulation and governance at the international, transnational, national and local levels. Studying this course, you'll be equipped with a wide range of expertise in environmental law, in areas like: biodiversity, land, food and agriculture, climate change and energy, corporate accountability, environmental justice, water and oceans, human rights, sustainable development. 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.
Modules
Compulsory classes: Public International Law and the Environment, Environmental Treaties: Fragmentation and Regime Interactions, Global Environmental Law: Issues of Sustainability and Equity. Optional classes: EU Environmental Law, International Investment Law and Sustainable Development, International Climate Change Law, Ocean Governance and the Law of the Sea, Fisheries Law and Sustainability, Blue Economy and International Law. Summer Project Options: Dissertation, Enhanced Research Project, Internship/professional placement (subject to application), Consultancy project (subject to application).
Assessment method
Assessment is based on your performance in coursework and/or written exam papers. Students seeking award of the Masters degree (LLM) will need to complete a dissertation. Some of the assessments will be based on real-life assignments that the teaching staff have engaged with in the context of their practical experience in international consultancies, with a view to developing your skills of immediate relevance to global employers.
Entry requirements
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.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £11900 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £11900 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £11900 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £11900 | Year 1 |
| EU | £25000 | Year 1 |
| International | £25000 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £25000 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
There are several scholarship opportunities available for students applying for this course. Please see website for further details.
Provider information
University of Strathclyde
McCance Building
16 Richmond Street
Glasgow
G1 1XQ