Home › NLUD-SOAS

NLUD-SOAS Joint LL.M./M.A. in Environmental Justice in South Asia Program

Admissions

Opportunity may knock only once but temptation leans on the doorbell

ABOUT THE COURSE
National Law University Delhi, India is delighted to offer a Joint LLM/MA in Environmental Justice in South Asia in partnership with The School of Law, Gender & Media at SOAS University of London. This jointly taught and awarded one-year programme explores critical issues from a Global South-North perspective while also providing students with a rich learning opportunity to learn directly from field exposure. The course incorporates a core taught component, a clinical component and a dissertation.
Learning Experience The programme will provide a unique and transformative learning experience, which graduates can bring to careers in research, policy studies and international non-governmental and governmental organisations. During the course, students will: have the opportunity to undertake a programme aimed at exploring issues of environmental justice through the lens of South Asia be jointly admitted to both institutions and have access to resources from both SOAS and NLUD throughout the programme travel to the UK and India as part of the programme, with the first term spent at SOAS on campus and the second term spent at NLUD on campus, followed by a dissertation The programme has a single fee for all students regardless of country of origin. Upon completion of the programme, students will be jointly awarded a LLM/MA by both SOAS and NLUD. Key Information Duration: 1-year Start of programme: September Attendance mode: Full-time Fees: £12,354 Please note that fees are subject to increases on a yearly basis. For this programme students will be required to pay the total programme fee by 31 October. Course code: LLM PGTF0287 / MA PGTF0288 Entry requirements: Students will need to meet all the following entry requirements for either the LLM or the MA: MA: For students applying from India and holding a BA/BSc/BCom from India, students need to have completed an integrated four-year degree programme to be eligible for the course. A 2:2 (or international equivalent) or higher in a relevant Social Sciences subject for students other than India. LLM: A 2:2 LLB (or international equivalent). Students wishing to apply for the LLM Programme must have successfully completed an LLB. If you have a lower degree classification, your application may be considered if you can present a strong case, either through relevant work experience, other legal qualifications, or a strong supporting statement. References are not required but can help build a stronger application if you fall below the 2:2 requirement or have non-traditional qualifications. See international entry requirements and English language requirements. Admissions Students will need to apply via SOAS only for this programme. For details on how to apply to SOAS, see SOAS’ How to apply pages. International Mobility This programme contains mandatory travel from the UK to India. To be able to undertake the programme, Students must successfully obtain a visitor visa for the UK prior to starting the programme and a student visa for India before the start of Term 2. Please ensure to check the visa requirements and your eligibility for a visa for both the UK and India before applying to this programme. Neither NLUD nor SOAS can accept liability for failure of a student to obtain valid UK and Indian visas for the programme. Please see SOAS visas and immigration for more information on applying for a UK visitor visa and the NLUD Visa page and the Ministry of Home Affairs, India for an Indian student visa. Course Overview The LLM/MA Environmental Justice in South Asia is an innovative 1-year course located in the Global North and the Global South to explore critical environmental and climate change issues from the South-North perspective while also providing students a rich learning opportunity to engage and learn directly from field exposure. It provides a unique and transformative learning experience, which graduates of the course can bring to careers in research, policy studies and international non-governmental and governmental organizations. The course incorporates a core taught component, a clinical component and a dissertation. Why study the LLM/MA in Environmental Justice in South Asia? The programme provides a unique specialisation in one of the most rapidly developing areas of law with special reference to South Asia. It offers students an option to study environmental law and its application and relevance to a broad range of areas with special reference to South Asia. The programme provides an opportunity to students to and apply learn tools of research methodology unique to environmental law along with an exposure to the field through a clinical component. The course aims to build the student potential for growth both personally and professionally and it provides a route to further study through a PhD. On course completion, students will be equipped with research skills, exposure to the global South and North, while obtaining the necessary skills for career progression. Why NLUD? National Law University Delhi is ranked 2nd in the Law Category, in the 2023 National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Rankings. Established in 2008, NLUD has become one of the leading institutions of legal education and impact-driven research in India. It is accredited with CGPA of 3.10 on four point scale at ‘A’ grade valid up to April 2028, awarded by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Why SOAS? SOAS is ranked in the UK top 20 (QS World University Rankings 2023). We are ranked 6th in the UK for employment outcomes (QS World University Rankings 2023). Our research publications have been rated first in the UK - and our School of Law rated sixth in the UK - in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021. Structure To be awarded the LLM/MA, students must take modules to a total value of 180 SOAS credits / 120 NLUD credits. This will include a mix of compulsory courses, electives courses and a dissertation. Please note that not all modules listed will be available every year. Important Notice The information on the website reflects the intended programme structure against the given academic session. The content and availability of optional modules may be subject to change. SOAS (September to January) Students take the following three compulsory modules delivered by SOAS (15 SOAS credits is equivalent to 10 NLUD credits). SOAS (September to January) Students take the following three compulsory modules delivered by SOAS (15 SOAS credits is equivalent to 10 NLUD credits): Module Credits: Foundations of Environmental Justice with reference to South Asia(15) International environmental law and policy with reference to South Asia(15) Research Methods(15) AND one of the guided optional modules below delivered by SOAS (15 SOAS credits is equivalent to 10 NLUD credits): Module Credits: Water Justice: Rights, Access and Movements(15) Civil society, social movements and the development process(15) Biodiversity, Nature and Wildlife Law and Policy(15) NLUD (February to June) Students take the following four compulsory modules delivered by NLUD (10 NLUD credits is equivalent to 15 SOAS credits): Module Credits: Environmental Law and Policy in India(15) Natural Resources Law and Policy in South Asia(15) Quantitative Research Methods & Environmental Justice Clinic(15) Climate Justice and Climate Law: South-North Perspectives(15) Dissertation Dissertation (12,000 words), on a topic related to environmental justice. The module can be undertaken at SOAS or NLUD or remotely (60 SOAS credits is equivalent to 40 NLUD credits): Module Credits: LLM Dissertation in Environmental Justice(15) MA Dissertation in Environmental Justice(15) Teaching and Learning The language of instruction of the programme will be English. Contact hours: The Masters in Environmental Justice in South Asia consist of 180 SOAS credits/120 NLUD credits, made up of taught modules of 15/10 credits taught over one term, and a dissertation of 60/40 credits. The programme structure shows which modules are compulsory and which are optional electives. At NLUD 1 credit equals approximately 15 hours of classroom teaching. It will also include class time, which may include lectures, seminars and other classes. At SOAS, 1 credit equals approximately 10 hours of work. Most of this will be independent study, including reading and research, preparing coursework, revising for examinations and so on. Knowledge and understanding During this course students will: acquire specialist knowledge of environmental law related in particular to South Asia learn about the context in which environmental law is made, interpreted, adjudicated, and amended in a North-South perspective and focused on South Asia learn about the role and function of legal institutions in managing the environment and natural resources in South Asia develop knowledge of the weight and significance of different sources and methodologies and how to locate relevant materials and assess their relevance and/or importance Learning outcomes During this course students will: develop rigour in analysis and assessment of legal arguments develop the ability to understand, summarise and critically assess differing perspectives on theoretical debates be encouraged to bring to bear their own previous experience and knowledge in addressing legal issues in an interdisciplinary manner learn to identify issues and formulate questions for further research through independent work be able to apply the research methodology tools and skillsets in their dissertation and for future research work Employment Graduates of this programme will leave with a solid grounding in environmental law and justice as civic minded and critically engaged individuals who can effectively contribute to making their communities and societies more sustainable. They will have a thorough understanding of the legal dimensions underlying the environment and will be valued by employers due to their analytical skills, specialist knowledge, and a regional South Asian and global perspective. For more Information: Visit the SOAS website for more information about the Joint Masters. For more info drop email to: Professor (Dr.) Roopa Madhav Professor of Law (Research) National Law University Delhi Email : roopa.madhav@nludelhi.ac.in

Get In Touch

Admissions Enquiries

011- 28034257

Administration

011- 28034993

Examination

011- 28034995

About Us

People

Research

Quick Links

Address:
NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY DELHI
Sector 14, Dwarka
New Delhi – 110078, INDIA

© 2023 NLU Delhi
All Rights Reserved