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Environmental Law and Sustainable Development

SOAS University of London
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Tuition GBP 19,475 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,890 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MA
Duration 12 months
Deadline 2030-06-18
Delivery On-campus
Location London, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Environmental Law and Sustainable Development at SOAS University of London is a MA programme in Natural Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. 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 natural sciences. 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 Environmental Law and Sustainable Development 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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: GBP 19,475 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,890 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: London, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Environmental Law and Sustainable Development programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:

  1. Research Scientist
  2. Environmental Consultant
  3. Laboratory Manager
  4. Science Writer
  5. Policy Advisor
  6. Academic Researcher

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Climate change law and policy
  2. Development, environment and the law in the South
  3. Intellectual property rights and development
  4. International environmental law
  5. Law and natural resources
  6. Water Law and Governance in Asia
  7. Access to justice & dispute resolution: special applications
  8. Affirmative action law
  9. Alternative dispute resolution
  10. International Economic Law
  11. Banking law
  12. Chinese commercial law
  13. Colonialism, empire and international law
  14. Commercial Law
  15. Comparative constitutional law
  16. Foundations of Chinese law
  17. Human rights in the developing world
  18. Human rights of women
  19. Company Law
  20. International and comparative copyright law: copyright in the global village
  21. International and comparative corporate law
  22. International Criminal Law in Practice
  23. International human rights clinic
  24. International Labour Law and Equality Rights
  25. International law and global orders
  26. International laws on the use of force
  27. International protection of human rights

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Upper second class honours preferably in a related discipline

English language requirements:

In order to ensure that SOAS students have a sufficient standard of English to study effectively, we require overseas students to submit evidence, during the application process, of their current level of proficiency.

Score for Unconditional Entry

  • IELTS: Overall 7+ with at least 7 in all sub scores
  • TOEFL: iBT105+ with at least 25 in all sub scores
  • Pearson Test of English - Academic: Score of 75 or above with at least 70 in all sub scores

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 19,475 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,890 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 19,475 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,890 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact SOAS University of London 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 SOAS University of London

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SOAS University of London

London, United Kingdom

SOAS is a public research university in London, England, and a member institution of the federal University of London. Established in 1916, the school specialises in the study of Africa, Asia, and...

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline 2030-06-18
  • Start Date 2018-09-11
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months
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