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A Master of Laws (LLM) in Law and Policy for Sustainability, offered by The University of Law, is a postgraduate degree designed for both law and non-law graduates to enhance their legal knowledge. This internationally recognised Master’s course will give you the skills to progress within the environmental and energy industries, and can open up pathways to career opportunities in policy-making, regulatory bodies, compliance, sustainability consulting, and corporate governance.
If you’re looking for a more flexible approach to your studies, why not consider our online study option?
This course provides in-depth knowledge of Law and Policy for Sustainability, offering opportunities to explore a range of sustainability issues relevant to the real-world challenges faced by companies. Students will examine topics such as: the development of sustainability policy; the UN's Sustainable Development Goals; the relationship between sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) regulation; sustainability as a risk management practice.
When you study the LLM Law and Policy for Sustainability with us you will:
Take a look at our Centre of Excellence for Energy & Environment, for more information about how you can benefit from our specialist programmes, strategic partnerships, expert teaching and resources to help you succeed in the fields of energy and environment.
Please note that, due to Home Office regulations, students who require a Student Route visa to study with us are not permitted to study online and can only choose face-to-face taught modules.
Applications for September 2025 are now open.
In addition to a general induction to the programme, there is a two-week induction covering the Key Principles of the English Legal System. This is compulsory for non-law students, but also open to students wanting a refresher in the fundamentals of the law of England and Wales. This would be useful for any student who has taken a considerable break from legal education.
Compulsory modules include:
You may then choose three* from the list of elective modules which includes modules such as:
View the elective module guide
*All elective modules are subject to availability.
Dissertation in Law and Policy for Sustainability
Study LLM Law and Policy for Sustainability Online starting September 2025 or February 2026
The course demands show you the requirements, prior knowledge and commitments our course will involve.
If you’re looking for the perfect combination of a flexible study programme to fit around your other commitments together with the benefit of our expertise, experience and employability focus, why not consider our online study option?
Application and booking deadlines vary by intake - take a look at our key application and enrolment deadline dates for more information.
With so many options for studying this course, you can be sure to find a start date and study option to suit your needs.
Modules are assessed by a three hour unseen written examination or 4,500 word coursework assignment.
All assessments are conducted online.
The dissertation module will be assessed by submission of a thesis (15,000 words), and provides an opportunity for sustained, in-depth and intensive investigation into, and reflection upon, a specialist area of Law and Policy for Sustainability.
The course has an innovatively flexible structure, with specific assessments that are conducive to effective learning.
The approach to learning and teaching on the Master of Laws programmes is predominantly learner-centred. Each taught module is divided into a number of Units which are presented using the Prepare, Engage, Consolidate approach.
Prepare: this represents all the work the student needs to complete before attending the relevant workshop. Traditional lecture content will be presented in short bite-sized segments of approximately 10 minutes to better engage the modern student. Guided independent research and reading will be expected as part of a student’s preparation.
Engage: this represents the interactive element of the Unit. This could be a face to face workshop, a synchronous online workshop or an asynchronous online activity.
Consolidate: this represents the final part of the Unit and can be used by students to check their understanding of the Unit immediately after their Engage activity or as part of their revision for the module or both.
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You can apply for this course directly with the University.
This course cannot be chosen to study alongside our Legal Practice Course (LPC). For more information on the choice of Master's to study alongside our LPC, please visit the LPC page.
Please note: Our Master of Laws (LLM) programmes are not a direct route to qualification as a Barrister or Solicitor in the UK.
2025/26 Course Fee
Domestic students
London: £14,000
Outside of London: £12,400
Non-domestic students
London: £19,050 (or £16,050 including a £3,000 International Bursary*)
Outside of London: £17,700 (or £15,200 including a £2,500 International Bursary*)
By studying a Master's degree you could be eligible for a Postgraduate Loan.
We also have a range of scholarships and bursaries available which make studying with us more affordable than ever.
If you’re a ULaw alumnus, you may be eligible to receive our £1000 Academic Master's Alumni Discount.
We have students from over 120 different countries throughout our campuses, with a dedicated team to help international students.
If you are an international student and are coming to the UK to study, then you must apply to the Home Office for a visa. In most cases you will need to obtain a Student Route visa. In order to apply for this visa you must be sponsored by an education provider which is licensed by the UK Home Office.
The Home Office has also introduced a Graduate Work visa which allows Graduates to work flexibly, switch jobs and develop their career in the UK for 2 years post completion of a UK degree. The Graduate route is an unsponsored visa, meaning students will not need a job offer to apply for this visa.
Please note that the University does not currently provide visa sponsorship to students for part-time study. We also cannot sponsor students for online courses due to Home Office regulations.