University of Bristol

Degree level: Postgraduate

Law - Law, Environment, Sustainability & Business (Taught)

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Course summary

At a critical time in history, our LLM in Environment, Sustainability and Business presents an exciting opportunity for you to develop a deep understanding of the role of business in sustainable development and what is needed to underpin success for socially responsible companies. Choosing this programme will see you graduate to meet the growing demand for specialist lawyers with the skills and knowledge to help businesses balance people, planet and profit. This distinctive course offers in-depth, intensive study of law and regulation that can help tackle the environmental and sustainability challenges facing businesses, governments and not-for-profit organisations, as well as influence the relationships between business actors and their shareholders and stakeholders. You will be challenged and inspired by world-leading lawyers dedicated to progressive and innovative thinking on a wide range of related issues and who will harness your enthusiasm for the environment, climate change and sustainability. Some of the areas covered include conservation and the regulation of pollution, sustainable business structures and behaviours, sustainable development goals in trade, migration and the movement of labour and global health. Our intellectually demanding, research-rich curriculum makes our graduates stand out, able to demonstrate excellent legal, analytical and research skills and empowered to pursue top-flight careers in a variety of sectors. Find out how you can do more with law (http://www.bristol.ac.uk/law/domore_pg/) at the University of Bristol Law School.

Assessment method

https://bristol.ac.uk/study/media/postgraduate/admissions-statements/2023/llm-law-environment-sustainability-business.pdf


How to apply

International applicants

The University of Bristol welcomes applications from international students and accepts a wide range of qualifications for postgraduate study. If you study or have studied at a university outside the UK, please select the relevant page for further information on qualifications, scholarships and education representatives in your country/region: bristol.ac.uk/international/countries

Entry requirements

An upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in Law. Applicants who do not have a Law degree but have obtained a 2:1 in a related degree with at least 3 modules/units at 2:1 related to environmental law, sustainability or business/corporate law can be considered. Previous or professional experience is not required. If an applicant has a 2:1 in another degree but has not studied related modules we will consider relevant work experience of at least one year in a discipline closely related to the focus of this programme. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £12200 Year 1
Northern Ireland £12200 Year 1
Scotland £12200 Year 1
Wales £12200 Year 1
Channel Islands £12200 Year 1
EU £24700 Year 1
International £24700 Year 1

Additional fee information

Fees are subject to an annual review. For programmes that last longer than one year, please budget for up to an 8% increase in fees each year. For more information, please view the programme page on our website.
Law - Law, Environment, Sustainability & Business at University of Bristol - UCAS