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Study Details: LLM Onilne
Develop the legal framework to respond to the world’s energy issues, whilst considering the impact of climate change with the University of Birmingham’s Online LLM in Environmental and Energy Law programme.
Designed for LLB-qualified Lawyers and those who already work in the sector, this interdisciplinary programme offers the chance to gain a comprehensive overview of the inter-connected nature between energy ownership and environmental protection.
Graduate with advanced knowledge and legal expertise to pursue careers in both energy and environmental sectors and respond to local and global challenges, anywhere in the world.
Programme Outline
The LLM in Environmental and Energy Law programme is delivered 100% online by experienced and energetic faculty at the forefront of government environmental legislation at the top ranked Birmingham Law School (QS 2024).
In just 2.5 years, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of sustainable energy management alongside the legal implications for businesses and individuals alike:
• Apply legal arguments to support a fair distribution of natural resources
• Tackle complex commercial transactions underpinning global energy production and supply
• Examine the need for regulation and how it is assessed against operational conditions
• Factor biodiversity loss, climate change and unequal access to resources into your proposals
• Explore patterns of energy production, supply and consumption, as well as issues around energy security in geopolitical contexts
Curriculum
The Online LLM Environmental and Energy Law is a 180-credit full master's programme. As a student in the programme, you would study three 20-credit modules in year one, followed by three 20-credit modules in year two. Each module lasts approximately sixteen weeks. Students enrol in these modules one at a time and in a linear structure to ensure they grasp the fundamentals in manageable sections.
Core modules
• Environmental and energy regulation
• Law relating to nuclear energy
• Assessment and financing of energy projects
• Oil and gas law
• Environmental protection and pollution control
• Renewable energy and climate law
To fulfil the requirements of the online LLM, students then can complete a dissertation at the end of year two. This is a research project which can be tailored to a specific area of interest. The dissertation is equal to 60 credits of study.
Rankings
• World Top 100 University (QS 2025, THE 2025)
• Triple Accredited Business School
• Russell Group University Member
• Universitas 21 Member
• Top UK University for Graduate Employability (High Fliers Research 2024)
“I have always viewed the world as ‘the more education you have then more opportunities that are available’. The advancement in online learning helped open up the door for me to accomplish my long held goal of getting a masters degree. The online courses have advanced greatly in both their curriculum and acceptance in the marketplace.” – Patrick Gettleman, Online student
To be eligible to apply for the Online LLM in Environmental and Energy Law, you will need to have obtained (or be predicted to obtain) an upper second-class degree in Law.
Alternatively, you may also apply if you have obtained an upper second-class degree in an allied field with demonstrable relevant work experience in the sector.
For international students standard English Language requirements apply. You must have an IELTS is 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band.
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