University of Essex

LLM Law, Environment and Sustainability

University of EssexColchester Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

The LLM in Law, Environment, and Sustainability at the University of Essex focuses on laws that protect the environment, deal with climate change, and encourage sustainable development. It covers key topics such as pollution control, resource conservation, and corporate social responsibility.

Students can focus on areas such as biodiversity and pollution, with options to specialise in fields like international environmental law and human rights. The course is open to anyone with a law degree or relevant work experience who wants to gain more knowledge in this area.

In addition, the programme helps students develop skills to solve environmental problems by using their knowledge of law and the environment. They also learn how trade, investment, and human rights laws affect the environment. Learning is through lectures, discussions, workshops, assignments, and group projects, and students are assessed through essays, tests, presentations, and a final project.

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum component score of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other components.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Loyalty Discount

    First Class or Distinction, 2.1 or Merit, 2.2 or successful completion of a Masters, Graduate or PG Diploma - 20%.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Essex Futures BT– Masters Scholarship

    School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (CSEE) is delighted to be offering up to six scholarship worth £5,500 each for 1 year full time.

    Up to £5,500

  • Global Talent Masters Scholarship

    You could be eligible for a scholarship worth £5,000, paid as a discount on your tuition fee.

    Up to £5,000

  • Hugh Brogan Bursary

    If you are applying to study a History MA degree, you could be eligible for one of four available cash bursaries worth £2,500.

    Up to £2,500

  • Postgraduate Masters (PGT) International Health Bursary

    The University is offering a bursary of £776 for Masters (PGT) international students.

    Up to £776

  • Postgraduate Premium Pathway Scholarship

    You could be eligible for a tuition fee discount of £6,500, for your first year of study at Essex.

    Up to £6,500

  • Sociology and Criminology - Fuller PGT Scholarship

    The Department of Sociology and Criminology is offering scholarships of £11,025 to support six postgraduate students to study within the department in 2026-2027.

    Up to £11,025

  • The Eleonore Koch Travel Fund

    The School of Philosophical, Historical & Interdisciplinary Studies is offering a bursary of up to £5,000.

  • The Essex MBA Dean's Award

    The school is able to offer fee discounts between 10% - 100% of tuition fee value.

  • The Ronald J. Hill Fund

    The department of Government is offering a bursary of £3,000 to assist one postgraduate student within the department of Government to assist with tuition fees or living costs.

    Up to £3,000

  • University of Sanctuary Scholarship

Career opportunities

Graduates of the LLM Law, Environment and Sustainability from the University of Essex can work in roles including:

 

  • Environmental Policy Advisor

  • Environmental and Sustainability Lawyer

  • Corporate Sustainability Consultant

  • Climate Change Advocate

  • Environmental Law Researcher

Cost of study

The tuition fee for international students offering the LLM in Law, Environment and Sustainability in the University of Essex is £23,875.

Admission

International students are urged to apply through the university's website. For help with your application, contact AHZ counsellors today.

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