Overview

The course covers basic legal concepts in depth before building on this knowledge by moving onto specific energy, oil and gas law content. You will develop key transferable legal skills to drive your career further and on successful completion you will be able to understand and deal with some of the main energy legal issues in the industry.

The Oil, Gas and Renewable Energy Law course from Robert Gordon University is suitable for those with legal qualifications or with considerable experience in Oil and Gas or Energy.

Job Prospects

This LLM/MSc Oil, Gas and Renewable Energy Law course will enhance your legal skills for a stronger employability profile within the oil and gas and energy industry.

There is an increasing need for knowledge of the legal technicalities that affect the industry today. Master's level qualifications are highly regarded in any professional or academic sector and are keys to career advancement, the oil and gas industry is no exception.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Oil and Gas Law

Environmental Aspects Of Oil And Gas Law

Energy Law And Policy

Legal Aspects Of Mergers & Acquisitions

Maritime Law

Renewable Energy Issues

Dispute Resolution in Oil and Gas Contracting

Oil And Gas Contract Law

Oil and Gas Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 30 months
- Flexible

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

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Master of Laws (LLM) Mining, Oil & Gas View 556 other Masters in Master of Laws (LLM) in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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88

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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.

FT Online for rest of UK/EU:

£11330

PT for rest of UK/EU:

£4250 Year 1&2

International FT Online

£11330

PT Online for International:

£4250 Year 1&2

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

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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