University of Huddersfield - Graduate Studies

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International Environmental Law

University of Huddersfield - Graduate Studies

Faculty:School of Law
Degree:Master
Field of Study:Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law (Graduate Level)
International Law and Legal Studies (Graduate Level)
Course Based:Yes
Length:1 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $24,750

Cost per year has been converted from British Pounds to Canadian Dollars. The actual cost may vary due to exchange rate.

Description:

The LLM in International Environmental Law offers you the opportunity to gain specialist knowledge in the field of environmental law, natural resources management and sustainability issues at the domestic, regional, and international levels. You will study key legal concepts in environmental law, principles of environmental regulation, discuss essential elements of environmental protection and sustainable development and analyse important issues in global environmental law and regulation. Some of the key topics covered in this LLM include corporate environmental governance, global environmental institutions, and their role in promoting sustainable development, ecocide, anthropocentrism, and the rise of ecocentrism and the oil and gas industry and the environment including constitutional environmental rights. This course will equip you with the academic abilities and employability skills which are relevant for a successful career within the wider policy fields intersecting with national and international environmental law, its rights, obligations, and protections.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    For Canadian residents: A Bachelor degree (Honours) / Baccalaureat de type Honours is required. A minimum of 2.3 on a 4 Point GPA or a 5.2 on a 9 Point GPA is required for most masters courses. A small number of our masters courses require 3.2 on a 4 point GPA or 7.2 on a 9 point GPA.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on October 28, 2022