Overview

There is a strong international focus on the subjects we offer and a wide range of areas of expertise you can explore including Energy Law, International Commercial Law, International Law and Dispute Resolution.If you want to specialise in these areas of Law we also offer specific pathways of the LLM Law degree.

Job Prospects

The Master of Law Degree offered at the Robert Gordon University will assist you in securing your first role within a law or business environment, or prepare you for further academic study. In an increasingly competitive jobs market, practitioners equipped with both understanding of commercially relevant aspects of law and strong professional skills are highly sought after.

The programme also provides the opportunity for lawyers in mid-career to acquire increasingly expected skills and knowledge while non-lawyers are assisted in the transition into specialist legal areas that complement their existing experience in business and commerce.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Legal Aspects Of Mergers & Acquisitions

Comparative Company Law

Environmental Aspects Of Oil And Gas Law

Employment Contracts and Rights

Theory And Principles Of Conflict Resolution

Mediation In Practice

Energy Law And Policy

Maritime Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-02 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-05 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-03 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-10-23 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Public Law Master of Laws (LLM) View 556 other Masters in Master of Laws (LLM) in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants will normally hold a a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree or its equivalent in any subject discipline.
Applicants with relevant work experience will be considered on a case by case basis.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

16180 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16180 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

7080 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7080 GBP per year during 12 months.

Fees vary.

Living costs for Aberdeen

729 - 1069 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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