LLM International Energy and Environmental Law

The International Environmental Law course at the University of Stirling is a postgraduate degree aimed at equipping students with an advanced understanding of the increasing importance of international environmental law, its development, implementation, and impact on international trade, biodiversity, and climate changes, among others.Course Content: As part of this full-time course, students will study courses addressing the principle of sustainable development, exploring its interaction with international business and trade, and comparatively analyze the laws concerning environment and energy. The course also seeks to foster an understanding of different legal systems and diverse legal strategies for environmental protection, as well as focusing on public and private law options for environmental regulation.Key Modules: Some key modules include ‘International Environmental Law’, ‘The Global Politics of the Environment and Climate Change’, ‘International Issues in Biodiversity and Environment’, and ‘Dissertation’.Accreditations: This degree is credit-rated at 180 credits and comprises 2 semesters of taught modules (each carrying 60 credits) and a 15,000-word dissertation worth 60 credits. It is facilitated by the University’s Faculty of Social Sciences.Future Careers: This course prepares students for a range of careers in areas such as Government agencies, international organizations, law firms, NGOs, or in academia. They could take up roles related to policy development, administration, or legislation in the local, national and international communities.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.