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PostgraduateCourse summary
The LLM in Climate Change and Energy Law offers you the opportunity to gain specialist knowledge in the field of energy and climate change issues at the domestic and international levels. You will study key legal issues underpinning the global response to the climate change problem and the intersection between energy exploitation, sustainable development and climate change mitigation. As the world’s energy demand and consumption continue to outpace supply, there are growing concerns about the impact of energy exploitation on the climate and the focus is shifting towards sustainable energy resources that will satisfy the growing energy demand while maintaining a clean environment and having minimal impact on the climate. This LLM will equip you with the tools relevant for a successful career in climate change mitigation, climate financing, energy justice, sustainable energy, human rights and green capitalism.
Modules
You will study the following modules: Core modules Legal and Academic Skills Climate Change Law LLM Dissertation Climate Change and Energy Law Option modules may include International Human Rights Law International Law International Environmental Law International Commercial Arbitration Intellectual Property Law and Global Markets International Banking Law Equality, Law and Justice International Business Law and Practice International Corporate Governance International Criminal Law Law of the World Trade Organisation Cross-border Insolvency Law Corporate Social Responsibility International Protection of Refugees and Forced Migration Renewable Energy Law Oil and Gas Law International Humanitarian Law International Children’s Rights
Assessment method
Tutors are experts in their field and with many having practical experience in industry and the professions which helps combine your academic knowledge with practical application. Many aspects of teaching and assessment are grounded in real life situations.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for this course are normally: * An Honours degree (2:2 or above) in any subject. * Other experience or qualifications that demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skills at graduate level may be acceptable. Suitability for acceptance onto the course will be assessed through interview.
English language requirements
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum of IELTS 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent. If you have alternative qualifications or do not meet the IELTS requirement we also offer a range of Pre-Sessional English Programmes (https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/pre-sessional-english/).
Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our 'Where are you from?' information pages.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £8900 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8900 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8900 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8900 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £8900 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £8900 | Year 1 |
| EU | £18700 | Year 1 |
| International | £18700 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Tuition fees for UK students will cover the cost of your study at the University. For more information about funding, fees and finance for UK students, including what your tuition fee covers, please see our Fees and Finance - https://www.hud.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees-and-finance/
Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years of study may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X).
If you are an EU or international student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available - https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/fees-and-funding/
Please email the Student Finance Office ([email protected]) or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.
Provider information
University of Huddersfield
Queensgate
Huddersfield
HD1 3DH