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. There is a 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 will allow you to demonstrate excellent legal, analytical and research skills and be empowered to pursue top-flight careers in a variety of sectors. Find out how you can do more with law at the University of Bristol Law School.
Assessment method
https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/media/postgraduate/admissions-statements/2024/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 at least three modules/units related to environmental law, sustainability or business/corporate law can be considered. Previous or professional experience is not required. Recognised Prior Learning is not currently accepted. For applicants who are currently completing a degree, we understand that their final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades they achieve during their studies. We will consider applicants whose interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements. We may make these applicants an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so the applicant would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of their degree. Specific module requirements may still apply. We will consider applicants whose grades are slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements, if they have a relevant postgraduate qualification. If this is the case, applicants should include their CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when they apply, showing details of their relevant qualifications. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £6850 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6850 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6850 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6850 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £6850 | 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.
Provider information
University of Bristol
Beacon House
Queen’s Road
Bristol
BS8 1QU