Environmental Law and Climate Justice (Taught)

The need for Environmental Law and Climate Justice legal experts has never been greater. This is due to the increasing urgency surrounding the issue of climate change. As natural disasters become more frequent, and environmental degradation accelerates, the role of law, especially climate change law, has become a critical part of the solution (World Lawyers Forum).

Our LLM in Environmental Law and Climate Justice focuses on sustainable development and climate change. It’s suitable for both law and non-law graduates. You’ll develop the skills and insight needed to navigate complex environmental issues and contribute to a more just and sustainable future.

The course gives you a comprehensive analysis of environmental law. It integrates concepts of sustainability, justice, and human rights. You’ll gain knowledge of the relevant environmental and climate justice issues that are highly sought after in careers across policy, advocacy, international organisations, and beyond.

Explore environmental law and climate justice with a broader approach
On our Masters degree, you won’t just focus on legal frameworks, you’ll have the chance to deepen your understanding through a range of interdisciplinary modules from across the University. You might study Environmental Economics or Environmental Impact Assessment with experts in environmental science or take modules in politics and international relations that connect global governance with international law.

Throughout the course, you'll build core and specialist research skills. There’s opportunities to apply them in real-world case studies and academic contexts.

A global perspective on environmental law
Stirling’s Masters in Environmental Law and Climate Justice is uniquely designed to explore the international and comparative dimensions of environmental law with a specific focus on climate justice.

By the end of the course, you’ll have a deep understanding of environmental law as a tool for justice as well as regulation.

Engage with environmental law and climate justice experts
You’ll have the opportunity take part in relevant events such as conferences, seminars or workshops. Previous conferences attended by students include:

Connecting with a Low-Carbon Future
Renewables After Brexit
You’ll engage with experts through guest lectures and talks. In the last couple of years, students have heard from:

Dr Annalisa Savaresi, a leading figure in environmental law. Dr Savaresi has contributed to discussions on climate change law and renewable energy governance.
Dr Yixian Sun from the University of Bath. Dr Sun delivered talks based on his research and work with the UN-supported campaign, Race to Zero, including its events at COP29.
Comprehensive employability and skills programme
Our employability and skills programme to helps you to develop the attributes that employers look for. In the Faculty of Arts and Humanities we have a dedicated Employability and Skills Officer. The University of Stirling’s Careers Service works in partnership with academic staff to ensure you are ready for the employment market.