LLM in Environmental & Natural Resources Law
Specialised master’s programme exploring environmental law, governance, and natural resource protection through a legal and policy lens.
Best for:Best for legal professionals or graduates with a law degree seeking to specialise in environmental law, policy, and natural resource governance.
Overview
The LLM in Environmental & Natural Resources Law at University College Cork offers a multidisciplinary approach to legal and policy challenges in environmental governance, heritage protection, and natural resource management. Students engage with core areas such as international environmental law, marine law, climate policy, and human rights frameworks. The programme is designed for legal professionals and graduates seeking to specialise in sustainability, regulation, and environmental justice. It blends theoretical study with practical applications, preparing graduates for careers in advocacy, policy, or corporate compliance. Approval by the School of Law is mandatory, ensuring rigorous academic standards and interdisciplinary collaboration.
What you'll do
- Engage in advanced study of environmental law, policy, and governance frameworks.
- Analyse and critique contemporary legal and regulatory challenges in natural resource management.
- Develop expertise in international environmental law and its application to local and global contexts.
- Participate in case studies and discussions on heritage protection, climate law, and human rights.
- Collaborate with peers and faculty on research projects related to environmental justice and sustainability.
- Develop legal arguments and policy recommendations for real-world environmental issues.
Requirements
Degree required: Second Class Honours Grade I in a primary honours Law degree (NFQ Level 8) or equivalent, or other third-level qualifications with relevant professional experience
Language: English; university-approved proficiency level for non-native speakers
Instruction: English
- Strong foundation in legal principles and research methods
- Ability to analyse complex legal and policy documents
- Proficiency in legal writing and argumentation
- Familiarity with environmental law frameworks and regulations
- Approval by the School of Law required
- Applications from overseas candidates considered on a case-by-case basis
- Equivalent qualifications for applicants with degrees completed outside Ireland
- No specific nationality restrictions, but non-EU applicants may have separate deadlines
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How to apply
Deadline: Rolling deadline; open until all places filled (non-EU deadline: 15 June) · open until filled
Applicants must apply through the University College Cork’s official postgraduate application portal. Submit a CV, academic transcripts, and proof of English proficiency if applicable. Non-EU applicants should follow the international student application procedure. Early application is strongly advised due to the rolling deadline.
- CV
- Academic transcripts (including degree certificates)
- Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable)
- Statement of purpose or research proposal (if required)
- Two letters of recommendation (if applicable)
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