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The LLM Environmental Law and Practice program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the legal framework that governs environmental issues. The course covers a range of topics, including climate change law and policy, sustainable development, environmental impact assessment, and environmental regulation. Students will gain knowledge and skills in environmental law and practice, enabling them to pursue careers in government agencies, non-governmental organizations, private sector companies, or academia. The program is delivered through distance learning, providing flexibility for students who cannot attend classes on a traditional campus.
The LLM Environmental Law and Practice program is designed to meet the growing demand for professionals with expertise in environmental law and practice. With a focus on sustainability and environmental protection, this program will provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address current and future environmental challenges.
De Montfort University is a leading institution for environmental law and practice. The university has a strong research focus in this area, and its faculty are recognized experts in the field. Students who complete the LLM Environmental Law and Practice program at De Montfort University will benefit from the university's reputation for excellence in environmental legal education.
Applicants will normally hold an undergraduate degree in any subject with a minimum pass of 2:2, or equivalent overseas qualification, or an appropriate professional qualification. Some background knowledge of law is useful , but a degree in law is not essential.
The Environment and Legal Control – in this module you will look at the historical development of the legal regulation of the environment. You will further examine the UK and EU legal systems in which environmental law is framed and gain an understanding of use of civil penalties in an environmental law context.
You will also select elective modules which might include:
Atmospheric Pollution Law
Biodiversity Impact and Nature Conservation Law
Environmental Assessment
Environmental Permitting & Climate Change
International Environmental Law
Law of Environmental Crime
Law of Health and Safety
Light Pollution Law
Negotiated Study
Noise Pollution Law
Planning Law
Waste Management and Contaminated Land
Water Pollution Law
Dissertation
If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.5 (including a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent is normally required.
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