Course description
With experience being vital in today’s competitive job market, a postgraduate who has professional experience and theoretical knowledge will be highly regarded by employers. Designed with employability in mind, the Environmental Law and Practice programme is highly relevant in today’s competitive marketplace. With continual input from leading employers and professional bodies, we ensure that the course will equip you with the professional skills and practical experience that businesses are looking for.
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Who should attend?
- You should have a good honours degree in Law or another discipline form a UK university or overseas equivalent, or an appropriate professional qualification.
- The requirements of a Second Class degree may be waived
- Some background knowledge of law is useful, but a degree in law is not essential.
- If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 (including a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent is normally required if applicable.
Training content
What you will Study?
- Module 1 – Environmental Law – An Introduction (20 credits)
- Module 2 – Alternative Dispute Resolution (20 credits)
- Module 3– Environmental Permitting and Climate Change (20 credits)
- Module 4– Environmental Assessments (20 credits)
- Module 5 – International Environmental Law (20 credits)
- Module 6– Planning Law (10 credits)
- Module 7 – Research Methods (10 credits)
- Module 8– Dissertation (60 credits)
Course delivery details
Course Format and Assessment
- To successfully complete the programme, students must pass each module.
- Assessments will incorporate coursework, research assignments, presenting reports and writing essays.
- There will be no examinations requiring attendance at a venue.
- You will also be expected to participate in the virtual learning environment with tutors and fellow students.
How You Will Learn
Each module uses a variety of learning tools combined into a varied, interactive programme with resources including:
- Detailed study guides
- Electronic documents, readings, case studies and coursework
- Pre-recorded lectures, asynchronous seminars and tutorials
- Traditional textbooks
- Online multimedia content
- Interactive discussion groups
The modules are made available to you following a schedule that allows you to work at your own pace but keep in sequence with the assessment requirements. Each module is broken into a series of units and lessons, making the content manageable and assisting with your time allocation throughout the programme.
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