The LLM in Sustainability, Social Justice and Human Rights Law at De Montfort University is a postgraduate law degree that explores the intersections between environmental sustainability, human rights, and social justice. The programme combines critical legal analysis with contemporary issues such as climate change, minority rights, humanitarian protection and international child law, helping students understand how legal frameworks respond to pressing global challenges. Modules are taught in a block format, allowing focused study on individual subjects and opportunities for regular feedback and engagement.
Teaching draws on expertise from academic staff and legal practitioners, using a mix of lectures, seminars and case‑based discussions to build rigorous analytical, research and communication skills. The course culminates in a substantial dissertation, where students undertake independent research on a topic of personal academic interest, supported by a supervisor.
Graduates gain a strong foundation in understanding and applying law to issues of sustainability and rights protection, equipping them for careers in areas such as policy development, national and international NGOs, government roles, advocacy, communications and further academic research. The programme also supports progression to doctoral study for those seeking an academic path.