Global Environment and Climate Change Law

Course Overview

The LLM Global Environment and Climate Change Law at The University of Edinburgh is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about upholding justice and legal frameworks. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Environmental law is a dynamic, fast-developing and globally important area of law that requires not only specialist legal knowledge but also an understanding of underpinning political, economic and scientific issues. This programme is designed to equip you with an advanced, multidisciplinary knowledge of the legal issues and techniques related to environmental protection, with special emphases on climate change and the marine environment. You will analyse and evaluate the historic and ongoing development of international, European and national law for environmental protection, the interrel... A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, a 89% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

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