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LLM in Environmental Law & Practice
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I undertook this course of study whilst still working full-time and undergoing a massive restructure at work. I have done well in this new structure and I am sure that the LLM qualification has helped me to achieve this.
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I am finding the course to be a unique way by which to further my knowledge, broaden my experience and apply this to my day job
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Master
Distance
Description
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Type
Master
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Duration
Flexible
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
This unique programme will enable you to:
Analyse, interpret and apply the laws regulating the environment
Gain a competitive advantage in difficult market conditions - increase your skills at this crucial time
Achieve a recognised UK university qualification while combining full-time employment with study
Learn from key industry practitioners and academics and benefit directly from their insight and invaluable commentary
Apply your learning and new skills to your work immediately and help further your career
Tailor the programme to your needs by studying your own unique combination of modules from this and other De Montfort LLM programmes
Study at a faster pace – follow the 'accelerated route' and complete the LLM in 15 months
Reviews
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I undertook this course of study whilst still working full-time and undergoing a massive restructure at work. I have done well in this new structure and I am sure that the LLM qualification has helped me to achieve this.
← | →
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I am finding the course to be a unique way by which to further my knowledge, broaden my experience and apply this to my day job
← | →
Course rating
Recommended
Centre rating
C. Tubby, LLM Environmental Law graduate
L. Mayhew-Manchon, Nottingham Energy Partnership and LLM Environmental Law and Practice student
This centre's achievements
All courses are up to date
The average rating is higher than 3.7
More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months
This centre has featured on Emagister for 12 years
Subjects
- IT Law
- Environmental Law
- Induction
- Credit
- LLM
- International
- Law
- Industry
- Environmental legislation
- Coursework
- Written
- Assessed
- September
Teachers and trainers (1)
International law lawyer
specialising in the energy sector
Course programme
The course commences with an induction weekend in Leicester which takes place on 11th-12th September 2020, and the Core Module, (worth 30 credits) is then studied from 28th September 2020 through to the end of December 2020 and is assessed by written coursework.
From January to December 2021, students choose two 30 credit modules or one 30 and two 15 credit modules (giving a total of 90 credits for the first year of study).
In the second year, January to December 2022, students take either one 30 credit module or two 15 credit modules and write a 15,000 word dissertation on a topic of their choice on a legal issue within the context of environmental law.
Module Choices
Students will all study the Core Module and will then specialise by choosing from the optional modules listed below. Please see the Course Structure section for a full explanation.
Core Module
Environment, Legal Control and EU Regulations
Optional Modules
- Atmospheric Pollution
- Health and Safety Law
- Biodiversity and Nature Conservation Law
- Water Pollution Law
- Planning Law
- Environmental Assessments
- Environmental Permitting and Climate Change Regulation
- International Environmental Law
- Noise Pollution Law
- Light Pollution
- Environmental Crime
- Negotiated Study Module
- Waste Management Law
- Brownfield and Contaminated Land Law
Flexible Study Options
The Environmental Law and Practice course forms part of a wider LLM programme at Leicester De Montfort Law School and for added flexibility, in addition to the Environmental Law modules available, students may choose to study modules from the other LLM pathways:
- Sports Law
- Employment Law and Practice
- Business Law/International Business Law
- Food Law
- Medical Law and Ethics
- International Human Rights Law
- Available modules from other courses include:
To gain an award in Environmental Law, the Core Module plus one full 30 credit module from the Environmental Law modules must be studied, and the dissertation must also fall within the scope of Environmental Law. Thereafter there is freedom of choice across all pathways.
LLM in Environmental Law & Practice