Overview

In this LLM International Oil and Gas Law and Policy (distance learning) from University of Dundee you'll examine the nature of the right to petroleum in the ground onshore and offshore, and the different ways in which governments can transfer or share the petroleum right with investors.

You will also learn about:

comparing the legal structure of each transfer and its practical result
risk sharing mechanisms amongst investors
how a government enforces its policy goals – depletion, safety, and environmental protection
the contractual matrix surrounding oil and gas production projects
the tax structures for resource and corporate taxes
the fundamentals of petroleum economics and the influence of changing oil prices
the nature of decommissioning installations and paying for decommissioning

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

CEPMLP has been a global voice of energy law and policy since 1977. We are now working towards the transition to low-carbon economies worldwide. With over 6,000 postgraduate alumni from more than 50 countries, we prepare our graduates for high–profile careers in the public and private sectors.

Careers

You could go on to work in:

international and national oil and gas companies
government policy development
tax authorities
regulators and regulatory compliance
international organisations and non-governmental organisations
banks and insurance
law firms and advisory firms

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Programme Structure

Modules include:

International Petroleum Law and Policy by distance learning

Mineral and Petroleum Taxation by distance learning

Petroleum Policy and Economics by distance learning

National and Comparative Oil and Gas Law by distance learning

International Petroleum Law and Policy

National and Comparative Oil and Gas Law

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-18 00:00:00

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Due to high demand, we recommend that you apply as soon as possible. Courses may close early if all vacancies are filled.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Dundee, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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6.5

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General requirements

Your degree should be in law, economics, finance, geology, petroleum, or mining engineering.

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Tuition Fees

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6085 GBP / year

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6085 GBP / year

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Additional Details

International, Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland: £6,085 per 60 credits

Funding

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