LLM Law, Environment, Sustainability and Business at University of Bristol

Programme overview

The LLM in Law, Environment, Sustainability and Business provides an in-depth study of environmental and sustainability law, with a focus on the role of business in sustainable development. You will gain the skills and knowledge to help businesses balance people, planet and profit. The programme adopts a broad perspective, examining institutions across sectors and critically analysing environmental law and governance, and corporate governance in business organisations, through the study of specialist units.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences | Department: University of Bristol Law School | Duration: One year full-time, Two years part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our vibrant international community and diverse teaching methods enrich the LLM experience at the University of Bristol. You'll engage with course materials and benefit from regular, in-depth interaction with tutors who are leaders in their fields, as well as with your peers, through a blend of lectures, seminars, bespoke skills workshops and structured independent learning. Our wide range of optional units reflect the expertise of our globally renowned academics, allowing you to further specialise your degree.

Career pathways

Graduating from a world-leading university, ranked 57th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2027), opens doors to careers in a variety of sectors, including specialisms in corporate ESG, environmental agencies, government, consultancies, NGOs and other organisations working for environmental change. You can expect to: Develop and deepen your understanding of environmental law, sustainability and corporate governance.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in Law OR an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in a related field, such as Politics and International Relations, Economics, Business, Human Geography, Sociology, Anthropology. If you are currently completing a degree, we understand that your final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades you have achieved during your studies to date. We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. English language: profile level B.

Domestic applicants: GBP 16,100 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 29,800 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: One year full-time, Two years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/start-application/

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