LLM Law with Environmental Law, Governance and Policy at Birkbeck, University of London

Programme overview

This innovative LLM Law with Environmental Law, Governance and Policy is a research-led course that offers you the theoretical and practical knowledge crucial for understanding how policy, the law and governance structures respond to environmental problems.

Faculty: Birkbeck Law School | Duration: One year full-time, on campus; Two years part-time, on campus | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: October 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course will develop your critical understanding of environmental problems and the responses to them, as well as their intersection with other challenges such as racial and economic inequalities. During the course you will: gain an understanding of the intersection between law and other societal challenges, as well as the interaction between multiple areas of law learn how to transfer your understanding of complex problems and regulatory responses to different contexts critically evaluate legal, regulatory and policy proposals. Compulsory modules include Biodiversity, Society and the Law, Critical Research Masterclass, Environmental Problems and the Law.

Career pathways

Possible professions include: barrister, solicitor, researcher, journalist, chartered legal executive, licensed conveyancer, human resources officer, patent attorney.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in law, the humanities or social sciences; other honours degrees will be considered. Equivalent international qualifications will also be considered. Other relevant qualifications and appropriate professional training and experience are welcome and will be taken into account. Excellent English language skills are essential. English language: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 6,750 a year (2027/28). Part-time home students; One year full-time or two years part-time, on campus, starting in October 2027 Source

International applicants: GBP 12,000 a year (2027/28). Part-time international students; One year full-time or two years part-time, on campus, starting in October 2027 Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: One year full-time, on campus; Two years part-time, on campus

Apply through the official page: https://www.bbk.ac.uk/student-services/admissions/postgraduate/applications

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