LLM Environmental and Energy Law (Online) at University of Birmingham

Programme overview

Get to grips with the necessary legal frameworks to respond to the world’s energy issues and demands of climate change with 100% online study from Birmingham Law School. By linking the contemporary issues of environmental protection and energy management, this 100% online law programme is in a unique position to meet these challenges and unlock legal careers in both sectors.

Department: Law | Duration: 2.5 years | Study mode: online | Intake: March, June, October | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The Online LLM in Environmental and Energy Law is a 180 credit full masters programme which takes approximately two and a half years to complete. Covering topics such as energy regulation, production and the law relating to nuclear energy, this programme is designed to enhance your understanding of law in an evolving field.

Career pathways

You may be a lawyer ready for your next challenge or a professional with growing regulatory responsibilities in the energy or environmental sector. Whatever your background, this programme offers key insights into the transnational legal frameworks.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

2:1 Honours Degree You should have, or expect to get, a 2:1 Honours degree in Law. Relevant equivalent study and professional experience can also be considered for entry. If you don't meet our standard entry criteria, we also accept applications in an allied degree with relevant work experience in the sector. English language: IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 18,900 for the whole programme (2026/27). Total cost for the 2026/27 academic year Source

International applicants: GBP 18,900 for the whole programme (2026/27). Total cost for the 2026/27 academic year Source

Intake: March, June, October

Duration: 2.5 years

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.bham.ac.uk/course-finder-landing-page/?code=CAL183

Explore more study programmes

Engineering