Law with Environmental Law, Governance and Policy,LLM

Birkbeck, University of London

United Kingdom, London

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Birkbeck, University of London

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesOctober-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 22,980 / year

Next Intake October-2026

Law with Environmental Law, Governance and Policy,LLM

About

Course Overview

This innovative LLM Law with Environmental Law, Governance and Policy is a research-led course that offers you the theoretical and practical knowledge crucial for understanding how policy, the law and governance structures respond to environmental problems.

Why choose this course?

Whether you are a law or non-law graduate, or are already employed as a legal practitioner, this course is ideal if you wish to establish an advanced understanding of environmental law, governance and policy which can aid you in your career progression.
You will be taught by staff who are part of a proud tradition of critical scholarship addressing issues of law through power and inequality led by principles of social, economic, political, environmental and racial justice.
You can choose from our diverse range of option modules across various topics, to tailor the degree to your professional and academic interests.

What you will learn

This course will develop your critical understanding of environmental problems and the responses to them, as well as their intersection with other challenges such as racial and economic inequalities.

During the course you will:

gain an understanding of the intersection between law and other societal challenges, as well as the interaction between multiple areas of law
learn how to transfer your understanding of complex problems and regulatory responses to different contexts
critically evaluate legal, regulatory and policy proposals.

How you will learn

You can choose between full- or part-time study on this course. It has an evening timetable with classes taking place in the evening, so you can balance study with work, family or other commitments.

It is taught via a combination of pre-recorded lectures and seminars. Lectures are designed to engage you in an overview of the topic, while seminars are group sessions in which you will be able to contribute to discussions and work together as a group.

Discover the career opportunities available by taking Law with Environmental Law, Governance and Policy (LLM).

Requirements

Entry Requirements

A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in law, the humanities or social sciences; other honours degrees will be considered. Equivalent international qualifications will also be considered.

Other relevant qualifications and appropriate professional training and experience are welcome and will be taken into account.

Excellent English language skills are essential.

Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners.

On your application form, please list all your relevant qualifications and experience, including those you expect to achieve.

Apply now to secure your place. The earlier you apply, the sooner your application can be considered and you can enrol. You do not need to have completed your current qualification to start your application.

English Program Requirements

If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, the requirement for this course is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.

If you don't meet the minimum IELTS requirement, we offer pre-sessional English courses and foundation programmes to help you improve your English language skills and get your place at Birkbeck.

Visit the International section of our website to find out more about our English language entry requirements and relevant requirements by country.

Career

On successfully graduating from this LLM Law with Environmental Law, Governance and Policy, you will have gained an array of valuable transferable skills, including:

the ability to work as part of a team
high-level oral and written communication skills
research skills
skills in evaluating and assessing different types of information.

Graduates can pursue career paths in advocacy, legal services, policy analysis, the civil service, journalism and academia and research.

Possible professions include:

barrister
solicitor
researcher
journalist
chartered legal executive
licensed conveyancer
human resources officer
patent attorney.

We offer a comprehensive careers service - Careers and Enterprise - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education and future ambitions.