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LLM Law, Environment, Sustainability and Business

University of Bristol

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  • Qualification

    LLM - Master of Laws

  • Location

    Clifton Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Overview The LLM Law, Environment, Sustainability and Business provides an in-depth study of environmental and sustainability law, with a focus on the role of business in sustainable development. You will gain the skills and knowledge to help businesses balance people, planet and profit. The programme adopts a broad perspective, examining institutions across sectors and critically analysing environmental law and governance, and corporate governance in business organisations, through the study of specialist units. Designed for those seeking careers in corporate Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) teams, environmental agencies, consultancies, government or NGOs, this programme develops crucial analytical, communication and research skills valued by top employers. Our programmes are well respected by leading law firms, with Bristol ranking within the top UK universities for employer reputation for law and legal studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025). The University of Bristol is ranked 54th in the world and 9th in the UK for Law (Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2026). We support the development of your legal research and writing skills throughout the course, from pre-arrival preparation and targeted support in Terms 1 and 2, to workshops and one-to-one sessions over the summer as you work on your dissertation. Choosing a postgraduate law degree from the University of Bristol, ranked third in the UK for legal research excellence (THE analysis of REF 2021), means engaging in a rigorous, research-rich curriculum that will make you stand out to employers. You will be challenged and inspired by our world-leading academics who are part of the Law School’s Centre for Environmental Law and Sustainability.

Tuition fees

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£ 29,400per year

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University information

University of Bristol

University of Bristol

University of Bristol

  • University League Table

    17th

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Beacon House, Queens Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1QU, United Kingdom

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Bristol is one of the UK's leading research universities, with a curriculum informed by the latest research and degrees taught by expert academics.
Over a quarter of Bristol students are international, with students from more than 150 countries helping to create a friendly and diverse community.
The Careers Service offers advice, events and resources for international students during their studies and for up to three years after graduation.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Geography & Environmental

    8th out of 70 3

    7th out of 113

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    151 74%

    13th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    15th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.13 78%

    53rd

    2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    165 76%

    16th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    84.0 84%

    18th

    10

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.04 76%

    83rd

    21

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