Study LLM in Corporate Sustainability, Human Rights and ESG Law at University of Dundee in the UK, School of Humanities Social Sciences and Law

LLM in Corporate Sustainability, Human Rights and ESG Law

UK

18

What will I learn?

New laws worldwide are holding businesses and investors accountable. They must consider their impact on human rights, the environment, and climate change. This Corporate Sustainability, Human Rights and ESG LLM course will help you understand and navigate new laws.


To achieve a sustainable economy, businesses and investors must align with international goals. These include international human rights, environment and climate change goals.


This course will teach you about sustainable business practices and ESG regulations. You will learn the practical tools required for implementation.


Sustainable business and ESG expertise is increasingly in demand. It is required in:


  • legal practice
  • industry
  • finance
  • government
  • media
  • civil society

By studying this LLM course, you will develop the skills and knowledge required to pursue a career in these fields.


This course combines legal knowledge with insights from Law and related disciplines. It also combines insight from real-life practice.


You will be taught by internationally recognised experts. Our staff have experience in advising governments, businesses and financial entities.


Choose from a selection of modules and dissertation topics on our LLM course. You can specialise in areas including:


  • corporate sustainability due diligence
  • international trade and investment law
  • mining
  • energy
  • climate change
  • water law

Which department am I in?

School of Humanities Social Sciences and Law

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£15,700.00 (US$ 20,275) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Main Campus

Nethergate,

Dundee,

Dundee City,

DD1 4HN, Scotland, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£15,700.00 (US$ 20,275) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Main Campus

Nethergate,

Dundee,

Dundee City,

DD1 4HN, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A UK Lower Second-Class Honours (2:2) degree. Your degree should normally be in law. If you have a degree in another subject, you can also apply for consideration by including a personal statement explaining your motivation for applying for the LLM, and outlining any relevant work experience.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

Add to my favourites

Product of

Have you discovered our IDP community?

Get to hear first-hand experiences from past students, join groups and more with our new community feature!

View community now!
cta banner image

About University of Dundee

Eighty-nine percent of University of Dundee graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating (HESA, 2025).

  • UK top 25 university (The Times 2026)
  • Affordable place to live with scholarships available
  • Excellent support for entrepreneurial students
  • Over 500 undergraduate and postgraduate degree combinations

Get in touch