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In the LLM International Mineral Law and Policy (distance learning) from University of Dundee you will study the ways in which the minerals industry is evolving and examine the regulatory and contractual environment around this sector.

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Overview

The minerals industry is changing quickly as environmental and sustainability concerns grow. The industry has a crucial role to play in the energy transition and as a source for components. On this LLM International Mineral Law and Policy (distance learning) from University of Dundee  you will study these changes and understand how the industry previously worked and how it will move towards a sustainable future.

You will also study the choices facing governments and companies, and look at how governments can enforce changes to out-dated practices to improve environmental and sustainability performance.

Mining projects create all sorts of regulatory issues, ranging from illegal mining to social and economic impacts. You will learn about the stages of the industry, including recognising the changing place of minerals in the world economy.

You will also learn about:

  • the ways investors allocate risk over the long term
  • the nature of mining rights
  • the regulatory and contractual model surrounding a mining project
  • mineral economics and options for mineral taxation
  • social, environmental, and sustainability issues surrounding mining projects
  • dispute avoidance and resolution

You do not need to be a lawyer to take this course.

Careers

You could go on to work in:

  • government
  • tax authorities
  • international and national mining companies
  • state mining companies
  • minerals trading companies
  • international organisations and non-governmental organisations

Programme Structure

Modules include:

  • Mineral and Petroleum Taxation by distance learning
  • Risk Analysis for Energy and Mining Investment Decision Making by distance learning
  • Mineral Resources Policy and Economics by distance learning
  • International and Comparative Mineral Law by distance learning
  • International Law of Water Resources
  • Mining Law from a Global Perspective

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

  • Dundee, United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Lower Second Class

Other requirements

General requirements

  • A UK Lower Second-Class Honours (2:2) degree
  • Your degree should be in law, economics, finance, geology, petroleum, or mining engineering.

Tuition Fee

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    11030 GBP/year
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    Based on the tuition of 5515 GBP per semester during 60 months.
  • National

    11030 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 5515 GBP per semester during 60 months.
  • England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland: £ 5,515 per 60 credits

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4000 GBP
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
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20000 GBP
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31 Aug 2025
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20000 GBP
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31 Aug 2025
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4000 GBP
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31 Aug 2025
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4000 GBP
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31 Jul 2025
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3000 GBP
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31 Jul 2025
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31 Aug 2025
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16 Aug 2025
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10000 GBP
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