Aberdeen,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
LLM Energy Transition Law with Dissertation in Aberdeen United Kingdom | University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen
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Aberdeen United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
23,800
(c. USD31,873.2)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
This LLM program is designed to provide students with essential expertise in energy transition law and policy consulting. Our faculty specializes in environmental and climate change legislation, along with energy law covering both traditional fossil fuels and renewable energy sectors.
Legal frameworks are crucial for facilitating the transition to low-carbon energy systems while ensuring energy security and promoting sustainable economic growth. These legal domains experience continuous evolution as we address emerging challenges and accumulate practical experience.
Through collaboration with leading legal scholars, you'll gain comprehensive knowledge of energy transition law fundamentals. The curriculum offers distinctive course options spanning contemporary energy and environmental topics, from Renewable Energy Law to Downstream Energy Law, fostering deep understanding and analytical skills across critical subject areas.
This program particularly suits individuals seeking to develop expertise for addressing challenges in existing energy and environmental sectors, and those aiming to influence corporate policy transformations during this era of significant transition. It also benefits legal professionals looking to expand or refresh their knowledge in these rapidly developing fields.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
You will be required to supply the following documentation with your application as proof you meet the entry requirements of this degree programme. If you have not yet completed your current programme of study, then you can still apply and you can provide your Degree Certificate at a later date.
Degree Transcript
a full transcript showing all the subjects you studied and the marks you have achieved in your degree(s) (original & official English translation)
Personal Statement
a detailed personal statement explaining your motivation for this particular programme
Reference
a reference letter from your university discussing your academic ability. If you have been out of education for a long time you may wish to use your current or most recent employer, or another professional person
The information below is provided as a guide only and does not guarantee entry to the University of Aberdeen.
Normally a 2(1) honours degree in Law (or another related discipline) or equivalent.
Relevant practical experience will also be beneficial.
Document requirements application:
All subjects you studied and marks you achieved in your degree(s).
A detailed personal statement explaining your reasons for choosing this programme.
CV/Resume optional.
Reference letter from your university discussing your academic ability.
Foreign-language students need a minimum of IELTS at 6.5 overall with 6.0 or above in writing and in reading and 5.5 or above in listening and in speaking.
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
Degree Transcript
a full transcript showing all the subjects you studied and the marks you have achieved in your degree(s) (original & official English translation)
Personal Statement
a detailed personal statement explaining your motivation for this particular programme
Reference
a reference letter from your university discussing your academic ability. If you have been out of education for a long time you may wish to use your current or most recent employer, or another professional person
The information below is provided as a guide only and does not guarantee entry to the University of Aberdeen.
Normally a 2(1) honours degree in Law (or another related discipline) or equivalent.
Relevant practical experience will also be beneficial.
Document requirements application:
All subjects you studied and marks you achieved in your degree(s).
A detailed personal statement explaining your reasons for choosing this programme.
CV/Resume optional.
Reference letter from your university discussing your academic ability.
Foreign-language students need a minimum of IELTS at 6.5 overall with 6.0 or above in writing and in reading and 5.5 or above in listening and in speaking.
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
Tuition
GBP
23,800