LLM Environmental Law and Climate Justice at University of Stirling

Programme overview

The LLM in Environmental Law and Climate Justice focuses on sustainable development and climate change and suits both law and non-law graduates. It integrates sustainability, justice and human rights, with interdisciplinary modules from across the University.

Duration: Full-time: 12 months | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Topics include pollution control, sustainable development, biodiversity loss and climate change from an economic perspective, environmental policy in the UK, Europe and internationally, international organisations, international law and environmental protection, and climate change and human rights law. Options may include Environmental Economics, Environmental Impact Assessment and politics modules, and the course ends with a dissertation. Delivery is by small-group seminars and lectures, face to face and virtual.

Career pathways

Graduates can work in regional and national government agencies, NGOs, international legal and political institutions, law firms, consultancies and academic institutions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum second class honours degree or equivalent; applicants without these qualifications but with significant relevant work or life experience are encouraged to apply. English language (international applicants): IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-skill. Pearson Test of English (Academic) 60 overall with a minimum of 59 in each sub-skill. TOEFL exams taken before 21 January 2026: 80 overall with 18 in reading, 17 in writing, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking. TOEFL exams taken from 21 January 2026: 4 overall with no less than 4 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,100 a year (2026/27). Full-time annual tuition fee; UK and Republic of Ireland students Source

International applicants: GBP 24,300 a year (2026/27). Full-time annual tuition fee; international (including EU) students Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full-time: 12 months

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