Overview

At a Glance

In energy terms, we live in times of great flux as the demand for energy continues to rise - particularly with newly developing nations now seeking new energy and wealth. Yet, the paradox is that this explosion of activity is happening precisely at the point in world history when we’re also trying to seriously reduce our carbon emissions and the effects of climate change. How to reconcile these two often opposing demands is where energy law becomes pivotal.

The market-leading Energy Law with Dissertation programme of the University of Aberdeen is designed to help you specialise and gain new insights in this challenging global arena. The programme is designed for students with a degree in law or in a related discipline who want to gain a greater knowledge of how energy law works and, crucially, how it is developing over time.

We focus on the key areas of the Energy sector from a policy and problem-solving perspective. Our core programme will examine the area from a comparative, international and inter-disciplinary perspective. The programme features a carefully chosen series of course options, including Oil and Gas, Renewables, Nuclear Energy and Carbon Capture and Storage. Alongside these subjects, we explore the principles of environmental regulation and corporate environmental liability for an in-depth understanding of the regulatory and competitive framework in which the industry operates.

The University of Aberdeen attracts world-class expertise in energy law. It is this unrivalled depth and breadth of experience that informs our outstanding level of teaching to give you the knowledge the world values.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Critical Legal Thinking and Scholarship

Low Carbon Energy Transition: Renewable Energy Law

International Energy and Environmental Law

State Control of Hydrocarbons

Principals of Environmental & Natural Resources Regulation

Corporate Environmental Liability

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-02 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-06 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-08 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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90

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Master of Laws (LLM) Sustainable Energy Environmental Sciences View 175 other Masters in Environmental Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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120

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90

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Normally, a 2.1 honours degree (or equivalent) in Law will be required to be accepted onto this programme

Relevant practical experience in a related field will also be beneficial

English Language Requirements

Tuition Fees

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23000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

11900 GBP / year

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Living costs

Aberdeen

United Kingdom

729 - 1069 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

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Programme Structure

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Duration

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Delivered

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