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This distinctive Masters program integrates fundamental principles of Economics and Law to provide you with crucial skills for thriving in careers within the global oil and gas sector, legal or financial fields, or government agencies. The oil and gas industry navigates a multifaceted landscape shaped by elements like state-regulated hydrocarbons, financial systems, international crude markets, economic volatility, licensing, taxation, and contractual agreements. These dynamics profoundly impact both investment strategies and policy formulation, making expertise in relevant economic and legal frameworks indispensable. Through this program, you'll acquire practical insights to advance your professional prospects in oil and gas-related legal and financial roles. The University of Aberdeen stands at the forefront of energy and legal education and research, with this program drawing upon our established excellence in these disciplines. We hold 13th place for Economics in the UK according to the Guardian University Guide 2025. Our institution hosts two prestigious research hubs: the Aberdeen Centre for Research in Energy Economics and Finance and the Aberdeen University Centre for Energy Law. As a student here, you'll engage with top-tier energy economics and law researchers—including renowned energy authority Professor Alex Kemp OBE—and connect with industry leaders through our guest lecture series featuring professionals from national and multinational corporations.
For the LLM normally, a 2.1 honours degree (or equivalent) in Law will be required to be accepted onto this programme. IELTS Academic: OVERALL - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 6.0; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0. TOEFL iBT: OVERALL - 90 with: Listening - 17; Reading - 21; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21.