The Master's Degree Programme in Environmental Policy and Law at the University of Eastern Finland is a two-year interdisciplinary program designed to equip students with professional skills in environmental law and policy. The curriculum offers advanced studies focusing on the environment, climate change, and natural resources.

Programme Structure:

• Core Courses: All students undertake foundational courses in environmental law and environmental policy.

• Majors: Students choose between two specializations:

  • Environmental Policy and Natural Resources Governance: This major provides a social scientific perspective on current environmental challenges, emphasizing global and local governance issues, as well as policy formulation and implementation.
  • Environmental and Climate Change Law: This major delves into specialized areas such as climate change law and natural resources law, with opportunities to focus on international legal issues, EU law, or national environmental legislation.

• Minor Studies: Students have the option to minor in the alternative major or select complementary subjects to enhance their degree.

Key Information:

• Degree Level: Master's degree
• Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS credits)
• Language of Instruction: English
• Application Period: January 8 to January 22, 2025
• Programme Start: Early September

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