Course summary
Our Online LLM in Energy and Environmental Law will equip you with the essential skills you need to tackle the world’s energy issues and the demands of climate change. Whatever your professional ambition, this 100% online programme provides the legal framework for careers in both energy and environmental law. Tackle the worlds greatest challenges Energy is crucial to our social and economic lives, and yet we’re having to do more with less against depleting natural resources and mounting environmental concerns. Law is key to meeting these challenges head on. Covering both energy management and environmental protection in one programme, this online LLM will help you answer today’s biggest challenges, while supporting careers in both fields. According to the UN, a shift to a greener economy is estimated to create 24 million new jobs globally by 2030 (United Nations 2019). Taught by lecturers at the forefront of government legislation, at a standard you’d expect from a Russell Group university, you can be confident that anything you learn here is enriched with up-to-date research and career-focused content. By adopting a transnational, multi-jurisdictional approach to energy ownership and environmental protection, our lecturers will prepare you to take on a host of local and global legal issues. It’s this that makes the programme perfect for students the world over.
Modules
The Online LLM in Energy and Environmental Law is a 180 credit full masters programe. As a student on the programme, you would study three 20 credit modules in year one, followed by three 20 credit modules in year two. Each module lasts approximately sixteen weeks. Students enrol onto these modules one at a time and in a linear structure to ensure they grasp the fundamentals in manageable sections. Environmental and energy regulation; Law relating to nuclear energy; Assessment and financing of energy projects; Oil and gas law; Environmental protection and pollution control; Renewable energy and climate change law. To fulfil the requirements of the masters degree, students then have the opportunity to complete a dissertation at the end of year two. This is a research project which can be tailored to a specific area of interest, or to your own work environment. The dissertation is equal to 60 credits of study.
Entry requirements
In order to be eligible for the Online LLM in Energy and Environmental Law, you will need to posess (or be predicted to obtain) an upper second-class degree in law. Alternatively, you may also apply if you have obtained an upper second class degree in an allied field with demonstrable work experience in the sector. Select your country from the drop down below for details on equivalent qualification levels. Standard English language requirements also apply. If English is not your first language, you must also have an up-to-date English language test certificate. We accept Academic IELTS certificates with a grade of 7.0 and no less than 6.5 in any band. Other forms of English language certificates are accepted. Please discuss this with a recruitment coordinator
Fees and funding
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Provider information
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT