Program Overview
The Climate Change Law and Policy at University of Strathclyde is a LLM programme in Law over 12 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of law. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Climate Change Law and Policy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- Tuition: GBP 13,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 11,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Climate Change Law and Policy programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Climate Change & International Law
- Comparative Climate Change Law
- Equity & Adaptation or Carbon Markets & Climate Finance
- Forests, Land Use & Climate Change or Sustainable Energy Governance
- professionals within the public sector already working in or interested to move into the energy/climate change field in national governments
- professionals within the private sector already working in or interested to move into the energy/climate change field within electricity utilities, in specialised law firms, in consultancy firms or in the banking and insurance sector
- professionals already working in or interested to move into the energy/climate change field within non-governmental organisations, research centres and academia
- recent graduates from relevant subjects keen to move into the climate change/energy legal and policy field.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Normally an upper second-class Honours degree (or equivalent) in any discipline related to Climate Change Law & Policy, although previous study with some law content would be useful.
Other qualifications may be recognised, especially where the applicants work experience is relevant to the course.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 13,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 11,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 13,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 11,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Strathclyde directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Strathclyde
University of Strathclyde
Glasgow, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
