Overview

Whatever your professional ambition, this 100% online Energy and Environmental Law programme from University of Birmingham provides the legal framework for careers in both energy and environmental law.

Covering both energy management and environmental protection in one programme, this online LLM will help you answer today’s biggest challenges, while supporting careers in both fields. According to the UN, a shift to a greener economy is estimated to create 24 million new jobs globally by 2030 (United Nations 2019).

Taught by lecturers at the forefront of government legislation, at a standard you’d expect from a Russell Group university, you can be confident that anything you learn here is enriched with up-to-date research and career-focused content.

By adopting a transnational, multi-jurisdictional approach to energy ownership and environmental protection, our lecturers will prepare you to take on a host of local and global legal issues. It’s this that makes the programme perfect for students the world over.

Fuel a career in energy and environmental law

The market for legal expertise in energy and environmental law is ripe with opportunity. According to the UN, a shift to a greener economy could create 24 million new jobs globally by 2030.

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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

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 change law

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00

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More details

Applications close approximately one month before your intended start date.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Law Energy Engineering Environmental Sciences View 25 other Masters in Environmental Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

In order to be eligible for the Online LLM in Energy and Environmental Law, you will need to posess (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 work experience in the sector. Select your country from the drop down below for details on equivalent qualification levels.
Standard English language requirements also apply. If English is not your first language, you must also have an up-to-date English language test certificate. We accept Academic IELTS certificates with a grade of 7.0 and no less than 6.5 in any band. Other forms of English language certificates are accepted. Please discuss this with a recruitment coordinator.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

6594 GBP / year

≈ 6594 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

6594 GBP / year

≈ 6594 GBP / year

Additional Details

£2,355 GBP per module

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Fuel a career in energy and environmental law

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Funding

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