Overview

Environmental law is a dynamic, fast-developing and globally important area of law that requires not only specialist legal knowledge but also an understanding of underpinning political, economic and scientific issues.

You will analyse and evaluate the historic and ongoing development of international, European and national law for environmental protection, the interrelations between these different levels of law-making, and the interactions between environmental law and other areas of law.

You may also have the opportunity to take environment-related courses from other University of Edinburgh schools, including the School of Social and Political Science, the School of GeoSciences, and the Business School.

Career opportunities:

The Global Environment and Climate Change Law programme from The University of Edinburgh is a gateway to graduates finding careers as:

specialised legal drafters

government advisers

international negotiators

legal advisers to private companies and NGOs

international civil servants

specialised researchers in academic and think-tank institutions

independent consultants

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

International Environmental Law

International Climate Change Law

New Perspectives on International Law and the Environment

The Law of Carbon Management: Regulating Carbon Dioxide Removals and CCS

Climate Change Litigation: Practice and Theory

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-04 00:00:00

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It is strongly recommended that you apply as early as possible.

There are 2 round of application: 15 December/ 4 May

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Law Climate Studies & Meteorology Environmental Economics & Policy View 82 other Masters in Climate Studies & Meteorology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

A minimum UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in law.

They will also consider candidates with a UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a social science subject.

Supporting Your Application:

Relevant work experience is not required but may increase your chances of acceptance.

Relevant professional qualifications will be considered.

Preference will be given to those with grades above the minimum requirements due to strong competition for places on this programme.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

16000 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part-time tuition fees per year:

UK: £8,000.00

International: £16,000.00

Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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