Why this course? In a world facing unique economic, environmental and social challenges of a scale not seen before, promoting sustainable development has become a pressing priority. The course will give you a solid grounding in the structures, rules and principles of aspects of public international law that impact on sustainable development. This programme is designed specifically for graduates who want to work in the international development sector in management, planning or policy-related areas. The course has a flexible structure. You’ll have the opportunity to pursue your own interests and tailor your degree to your chosen career path. You can select elective classes from other Masters Programmes in Law as well as related programmes across the University. It is not necessary that you hold a law degree before embarking on this course of study however law content in your previous course may be useful.

Increasingly, lawyers and other related professionals are operating in environments that demand an understanding of sustainable development, and its relationship with other rights and norms. Studying on this programme will equip you with the knowledge, understanding and analytical skills relevant to working or planning a career with an international focus. Students on this programme and the LLM in International Economic Law have gone on to take up varied positions including: Analyst in the Private Wealth division of a multinational bank Policy Officer with the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency Logistical Coordinator with Oxfam America Legal counsel for an energy utility company based in Switzerland Responsible Investment Analyst for a leading global provider of research into corporate environmental, social and governance performance Project Associate for an international non-profit organization working to advance global public health Senior manager at Ofgem Lecturer at a technical college in Bahrain