Natural Resources and Environmental Law and Policy (Distance Learning) LLM

The new Distance Learning (DL) LLM Natural Resources and Environmental Law and Policy will provide you with an excellent understanding of the law and policy issues in this area, and skills necessary to pursue a career in this exciting field, whether this is in private legal practice, as in-house lawyers in corporations, policy-oriented work in intergovernmental and other international institutions in advocacy in civil society organisations. The flexibility of the distance learning delivery allows you to study at your own convenience with our virtual learning environment, and we provide live online sessions with tutors that help you contextualise your learning.

The course offers a wide range of modules that are contemporary, academically rigorous, and skills oriented. The design ensures you gain core knowledge of the wider context framing law and policy in this field whilst giving you the flexibility to tailor your degree to suit your particular interests by choosing from a range of specialist modules.

You will explore emerging issues such as a low carbon economy, unconventional and alternative energy, the regulation and governance of multinational corporations, and the responsibility of states in addressing these concerns.

The programme content is regularly updated in response to the latest developments such as COVID-19, climate change, and the latest advances in technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and fintech, which impact on natural resources and environmental law. The University is committed to helping students develop and enhance employability and this is an integral part of many programmes. Specialist support is available throughout the course from Career and Employability Services including help to find part-time work while studying, placements, vacation work and graduate vacancies. Students are encouraged to access this support at an early stage and to use the extensive resources on the Careers website.