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University of Birmingham: Energy and Environmental Law
| Institution | University of Birmingham View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Birmingham Law School View department profile |
| Web | www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/law |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Get to grips with the necessary legal frameworks to respond to the world’s energy issues and demands of climate change with 100% online study from Birmingham Law School.
By linking the contemporary issues of environmental protection and energy management, this 100% online law programme is in a unique position to meet these challenges and unlock legal careers in both sectors.
Course highlights
Taking a distinctively transnational, multi-jurisdictional approach to teaching, the programme examines the varying levels of energy ownership and environmental protection around the world.
Delivered by internationally-renowned lecturers from Birmingham Law School, this programme will arm you with skills you need to respond to energy and environmental crises anywhere in the world.
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Apply legal arguments to support a fair distribution of natural resources.
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Examine the need for regulation and how it's assessed against operational conditions.
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Explore patterns of energy production, supply, consumption, and security in geopolitical contexts.
LLM
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You should have, or expect to get, a 2:1 Honours degree in Law. Relevant equivalent study and professional experience can also be considered for entry. If you don't meet our standard entry criteria, we also accept applications in an allied degree with relevant work experience in the sector. |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You should have, or expect to get, a 2:1 Honours degree in Law. Relevant equivalent study and professional experience can also be considered for entry. If you don't meet our standard entry criteria, we also accept applications in an allied degree with relevant work experience in the sector. |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You should have, or expect to get, a 2:1 Honours degree in Law. Relevant equivalent study and professional experience can also be considered for entry. If you don't meet our standard entry criteria, we also accept applications in an allied degree with relevant work experience in the sector. |
Take your legal career further at a world top 100 Law schools*
*(Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2026)
Looking to stand out in the legal sector? Develop the knowledge and skills you need at the University of Birmingham’s Law School.
Get ready to make an impact and contribute to policy, law and debate.
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