Environmental Justice and Sustainability
Explore the relationship between law, justice, and environmental protection in a global context. Address pressing challenges at ARU in Cambridge.
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If you're seeking to influence environmental policy, engage in advocacy, or pursue further academic research in the fields of environmental governance and sustainability, this is the course for you.
You’ll examine how international and national legal systems respond to environmental harm and promote sustainable development. You’ll also explore how environmental justice, human rights, and economic policy interact, analysing how legal, political, and social structures contribute to – or mitigate – environmental inequality.
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Explore the links between environmental justice, human rights, and economic policy
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Assess the principles, institutions, and mechanisms that govern global environmental protection
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Develop your analytical, research, and planning skills to address vital challenges
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Prepare to influence environmental policy, engage in advocacy, or become a researcher
Study at an award-winning university
We were named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.
Careers
Prepare to address pressing issues such as climate change, environmental degradation, and social inequality.
On this course, you'll develop advanced expertise in environmental justice and sustainability, along with the professional insight and intellectual independence required for success in legal practice, policy-making, advocacy, consultancy, or further research.
Graduation doesn’t have to be the end of your time with us. You could choose to continue your academic career with a research programme at ARU, such as our PhD Law. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and save £400 on your fees.
Teaching and modules
Learn how international law functions to protect planet and people.
On this course, you’ll look closely at the intersection of law, environmental justice, sustainability agendas, human rights, economic policy, global trade, and governance. You’ll consider the causes of, and possible solutions to environmental inequality.
Our interactive seminars, workshops, and case-based discussions offer you the opportunity to critically engage with current environmental and sustainability issues in collaboration with your peers.
You’ll complete your Master’s with a Postgraduate Major Project – a substantial research project focussed on a relevant topic that interests you.
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
- Environmental Justice, Green Criminology and Governance
- Principles of International Law MOD006080
- International Trade Law
- International Commercial Arbitration
- Research Methods in Law
- Contemporary Issues in International Human Rights and Criminal Justice
- Climate Justice
- Environmental Law and Governance
- Postgraduate Major Project in Law
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Facilities
Get hands-on experience at our Cambridge Law Clinic, where you can volunteer to help members of the public. If you choose to study on campus, you’ll have access to Cambridge’s Squire Law Library.
You could join ARU’s student-led Law Society, which takes part in national competitions. Benefit from award-winning learning facilities, including extensive library and IT resources.
You’ll learn from expert staff who will guide your research interests and career development. You can access support, should you need it, with study skills, health and wellbeing, and more. Both while you're studying with us and after you graduate you’ll receive full support from our Employability Service.