Program Overview
The Environmental Law & Practice at De Montfort University is a LLM programme in Natural Sciences over 25 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 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 & Practice 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: 25 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 8,200 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 8,200 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Environmental Law & Practice programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Atmospheric Pollution
- Health and Safety Law
- Waste Management and Contaminated Land
- Biodiversity and Nature Conservation Law
- Water Pollution Law
- Planning Law
- Environmental Assessments
- Environmental Permitting and Climate Change Regulation - NEW FOR 2016
- International Environmental Law
- Noise Pollution Law
- Light Pollution
- Environmental Crime
- Nuclear Law
- Negotiated Study Module
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The standard entry requirements for the course are either a degree in law or another discipline from a UK university or a relevant professional qualification or an equivalent international qualification which indicates an ability to study at the postgraduate level. Whilst some background knowledge of law is useful, a degree in law is not essential.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 8,200 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 8,200 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 8,200 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 8,200 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact De Montfort University 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 De Montfort University
De Montfort University
Leicester, England
De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) is a public university in the city of Leicester, England. It was established in accordance with the Further and Higher Education Act in 1992 as a degree...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 25 months