The LLM Law and Energy Law pathway at Robert Gordon University has been designed to incorporate maximum flexibility both in the topics you cover and the way that you learn, whether on campus or online.
With the dialogue about alternative methods of energy becoming more and more relevant, the Energy Law pathway of the LLM Law Programme explores key issues around energy, the environment, sustainable development, and climate change law and policy in the UK, EU and international regions.
This course involves the study of eight taught modules plus a dissertation on an Energy Law topic. Five subject related modules must be chosen in order to obtain an LLM Law and Energy Law degree.
If you do not hold an LLB degree of equivalent, you will be required to study the Legal Framework module.
The choice of modules for any one candidate may be limited by module availability in any particular year, by timetabling factors, by prerequisites that a module may have, by the limit on online modules that may be taken by international students for visa purposes, and for any other reason approved by the Dean, School of Law.
You are able to study entirely online, choose whether to take only modules that are taught on campus in face to face classes or to add to the mix by taking online and on campus modules.
In full-time on campus mode, you will learn through a combination of lectures, seminars and workshop sessions. Access to our virtual learning environment, CampusMoodle, is also provided giving you access from home to learning materials (including videos, e-books and journals).
In Online Learning mode you will study through the CampusMoodle and taught and supported by experienced industry professionals who will recreate the same challenging interactive format of the on-campus courses. You will have the benefit of being part of a group of learners with the invaluable opportunity to participate in active, group-related learning within a supportive online community setting.
The Law and Energy Law course can be successfully completed within 1 - 3 years, in which the opportunity to receive the necessary skills are obtained.
You are required to engage in your own research as part of your weekly independent study time. Course preparation and private study typically calls for an average of 16 hours of independent learning per week.
Please note the below provides you with an indicative summary of assessment methods for Full-Time On Campus mode. This may differ depending on modules chosen and other delivery modes.
Typically students are assessed each year:
We aim to provide you with feedback within 20 working days of hand-in for all written exams, coursework and practical exams.
You will be taught and supported by a teaching team which contains a balance of experienced industry professionals and high quality academic staff who will help create a challenging interactive environment for your study.
All our academic staff are encouraged to work towards a Higher Education Academy Fellowship. This is a professional recognition of an individuals practice, impact and leadership of teaching and learning.
This course will assist you in securing your first role within a law, energy and business environment, or prepare you for further academic study. It is suitable if you want to diversify from the standard Oil and Gas Law approach in the ever changing world.
It will prepare you for a role as a practitioner in a law firm or in-house counsel, within government and intergovernmental agencies as an adviser working on polices that address issues of energy and environment.
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What is needed for LLM Law and Energy Law?
Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 5.5, or an equivalent.
We accept a variety of in-country and secure English language tests, find out more:
Please note, some courses may require a higher standard of English than stated in this page. Contact admissions@rgu.ac.uk for further information.
International students who do not meet our direct entry requirements for this course can gain additional entry points through our International College at Robert Gordon University.
The International College at Robert Gordon University offers a 10-week Pre-Masters to students who may not meet the entry requirements into any of the LLM pathways.
| On Campus | ||
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| Over 1 year | Year 1 | £7870 |
| Online | ||
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| Over 1 year | Year 1 | £11800 |
| On Campus | ||
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| Over 3 years | Year 1 | £3935 |
| Year 2 | £3935 | |
| Year 3 | No fee | |
| Online | ||
|---|---|---|
| Over 3 years | Year 1 | £4012 |
| Year 2 | £3894 | |
| Year 3 | £3894 | |
| On Campus | ||
|---|---|---|
| Over 1 year | Year 1 | £7870 |
| Online | ||
|---|---|---|
| Over 1 year | Year 1 | £11800 |
| On Campus | ||
|---|---|---|
| Over 3 years | Year 1 | £3935 |
| Year 2 | £3935 | |
| Year 3 | No fee | |
| Online | ||
|---|---|---|
| Over 3 years | Year 1 | £4012 |
| Year 2 | £3894 | |
| Year 3 | £3894 | |
| On Campus | ||
|---|---|---|
| Over 1 year | Year 1 | £17250 |
| Online | ||
|---|---|---|
| Over 1 year | Year 1 | £11800 |
| On Campus | ||
|---|---|---|
| Over 3 years | Year 1 | £5870 |
| Year 2 | £5690 | |
| Year 3 | £5690 | |
| Online | ||
|---|---|---|
| Over 3 years | Year 1 | £4012 |
| Year 2 | £3894 | |
| Year 3 | £3894 | |
| On Campus | ||
|---|---|---|
| Over 1 year | Year 1 | £7600 |
| Online | ||
|---|---|---|
| Over 1 year | Year 1 | £11400 |
| On Campus | ||
|---|---|---|
| Over 3 years | Year 1 | £3800 |
| Year 2 | £3800 | |
| Year 3 | No fee | |
| Online | ||
|---|---|---|
| Over 3 years | Year 1 | £4280 |
| Year 2 | £4280 | |
| Year 3 | £2840 | |
| On Campus | ||
|---|---|---|
| Over 1 year | Year 1 | £7600 |
| Online | ||
|---|---|---|
| Over 1 year | Year 1 | £11400 |
| On Campus | ||
|---|---|---|
| Over 3 years | Year 1 | £3800 |
| Year 2 | £3800 | |
| Year 3 | No fee | |
| Online | ||
|---|---|---|
| Over 3 years | Year 1 | £4280 |
| Year 2 | £4280 | |
| Year 3 | £2840 | |
| On Campus | ||
|---|---|---|
| Over 1 year | Year 1 | £16670 |
| Online | ||
|---|---|---|
| Over 1 year | Year 1 | £11400 |
| On Campus | ||
|---|---|---|
| Over 3 years | Year 1 | £6250 |
| Year 2 | £6250 | |
| Year 3 | £4170 | |
| Online | ||
|---|---|---|
| Over 3 years | Year 1 | £4280 |
| Year 2 | £4280 | |
| Year 3 | £2840 | |
Some other costs are not included in the course fees:
Robert Gordon University is delighted to offer a 20% discount on course fees for all alumni who have graduated from RGU.
Postgraduate students will normally make their own arrangements for payment of fees. However, there are a limited number of SAAS funded places on certain postgraduate courses.
You may qualify for a scholarship or financial award:
For new intakes, course fees are reviewed and published annually for each mode of delivery. Tuition fees are fixed for the duration of a course at the rate confirmed in the offer letter. For further information:
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