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Master of Laws
LLM International Energy Law
A Master of Laws (LLM) International Energy Law 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. By completing this programme you will develop skills that will help you enhance your career in International Energy Law.
Key Facts
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Course Details
LLM International Energy Law
The LLM International Energy Law degree will provide you with the opportunity to explore issues surrounding international energy law. You will examine the public international law rules with regard 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 programme 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 programme, 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.
Programme Demands
This document outlines the programme demands so you can assess your ability for the course.
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Course Structure
Terms 1 & 2 (full-time) or 1-4 (part-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 / 1-4)
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
View the elective module guide
*All elective modules are subject to availability.
Term 3 (full-time) or 5 & 6 (part-time)
- Dissertation in International Energy Law
Course Start Dates
September 2022
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LLM International Energy Law
- Full-time: London Moorgate
- Part-time: London Moorgate
January 2023
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LLM International Energy Law
- Full-time: London Moorgate
- Part-time: London Moorgate
Online
Study LLM International Energy Law Online starting September 2022 or January 2023
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Study Online
You can also study this course online, allowing you to study full-time or part-time, as well as being able to study any modules that aren’t available at your chosen campus online.
The online version of this course covers the same content as the on campus version, while still offering you the same high level of professional tutor support. The only difference is that you can study when, where and how you want, over a variety of different course lengths.
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Course Information
With so many options for studying this LLM International Energy Law course, you can be sure to find a start date and study option to suit your needs.
Modules are assessed by a three hour unseen written examination or 4,500 word coursework assignment.
Attendance at one of our UK campuses (or an approved overseas centre 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 sustained, in-depth and intensive investigation into, and reflection upon, a specialist area of International Energy Law.
This course has an innovatively flexible structure, with specific assessments that are conducive to effective learning.
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Fees and Applying
You can apply for this course directly with the University.
This course cannot be chosen to study alongside our Legal Practice Course (LPC). For more information on the choice of Master's to study alongside our LPC, please visit the LPC page.
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.
Domestic students
London: £10,500
Outside of London: £9,500
Non-domestic students
London: £14,000
Outside of London: £12,000
Hong Kong students:
HKD $120,000
By studying a Master's degree you could be eligible for a Postgraduate Master’s Loan worth up to £11,570.
We also have a range of scholarships and bursaries available which make studying with us more affordable than ever.
We have students from over 120 different countries throughout our campuses, with a dedicated team to help international students.
