The University of Law Postgraduate Programmes LLM International Energy Law - Full-time
The University of Law Postgraduate Programmes

LLM International Energy Law - Full-time

12 Months

English

Full time

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Feb 2025

GBP 19,050 *

Distance Learning, On-Campus

* international - London / GBP 17,700 non-London | UK - GBP 14,000 London / GBP 12,400 non-London

Introduction

Our LLMs from our new Master's in Law suite of programs are designed for law and non-law graduates who want to explore the practical application of a particular, specialist area of the law. Study face-to-face or online.

LLM International Energy Law - Full-time

A Master of Laws (LLM) is a postgraduate degree designed to enhance your academic legal knowledge, particularly focusing on specific areas of interest. Specially designed for law and non-law graduates who want to gain a Master’s qualification in law, this course focuses specifically on developing an in-depth knowledge of International Energy Law.

The law in context

Gain essential in-depth knowledge and insight in your chosen area of law and understand the importance of legal rules as they are applied in the real world.

Flexible study

The program structure is highly flexible. You can design your degree pathway that suits you and meets your career objectives, whatever they might be.

Taught by subject experts

Taught by a combination of former and current practitioners, as well as research and teaching academics who are focussed on legal practice, not just theory.

Course Requirements

Students should possess a UK bachelor’s degree in any subject at 2:2 or above or equivalent qualifications. Non-law students must complete a compulsory two-week induction covering the Key Principles of the English Legal System unless they can evidence the successful completion of an LLB (or equivalent) or a minimum of 3 legal modules worth at least 80 QCF credits, which must include - English Legal System, Contract Law and Law of Tort.

Course Details

The LLM International Energy Law will provide you with the opportunity to explore issues surrounding international energy law. You will examine the public international law rules about foreign investment and trade in energy; specific energy sectors (in particular oil and gas and renewable energy); and how energy activities impact human rights and the environment.

When you study the LLM International Energy Law with us you will:

  • Be taught by subject matter experts, former and current practitioners, and research and teaching-focused academics.
  • Focus on legal practice, not just theory.
  • Benefit from strategic partnerships with firms, regulators, and accreditation bodies.
  • Learn about Legal Technology by selecting to study modules in legal technology.
  • Improve your employability by gaining important transferable skills and mapping your career with our careers team.

In addition to a general induction to the program, there is a two-week induction covering the Key Principles of the English Legal System. This is compulsory for non-law students, but also open to students wanting a refresher in the fundamentals of the law of England and Wales. This would be useful for any student who has taken a considerable break from legal education.

To help prepare you for your dissertation you’ll study a range of compulsory and further optional Research Methods Training sessions.

Please note that, due to Home Office regulations, students who require a Student Route visa to study with us are not permitted to study online and can only choose face-to-face taught modules.

Course Structure

Terms 1 & 2 (full-time)

Two-week induction: For non-law students, this includes a compulsory introduction to the law of England and Wales which must be completed before commencing your first modules.

You will complete:

  • International Energy Law
  • Research Methods Training (sessions throughout Terms 1 and 2)

You may then choose three from the list of elective modules* which includes modules such as:

  • Corporate Governance in Practice
  • International Trade Law
  • International Corporate Governance

*All elective modules are subject to availability.

Term 3 (full-time)

  • Dissertation in International Energy Law

Course Information

Assessment

A three-hour unseen written examination or a 4,500-word coursework assignment assesses modules.

Attendance at one of our UK campuses (or an approved overseas center by prior arrangement) is required for all examinations, including for online study.

The default campus location for online study is London.

The dissertation module will be assessed by submission of a thesis (15,000 words) and provides an opportunity for a sustained, in-depth, and intensive investigation into, and reflection upon, a specialist area of International Energy Law.

Structure

This course has an innovatively flexible structure, with specific assessments conducive to effective learning.

How to Apply

  • You can apply for this course directly with the University.
  • This course cannot be chosen to study alongside our Legal Practice Course (LPC).

Please note: Our Hong Kong courses are not yet open for applications. If you are interested in finding out more about studying in Hong Kong, please register your interest today.

Fees

  • 2024/25: UK - £13,450 (London), £11,900 (Non-London), INT - £18,500 (London), £17,000 (Non-London)
  • 2025/26: UK - £14,000 (London), £12,400 (Non-London) INT - £19,050 (London), £17,700 (Non-London)

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