Flexible Learning - LL.M. in International and Comparative Nuclear Law and Policy
LL.M. in International and Comparative Nuclear Law & Policy is the first of its type in the world. The Centre is offering the LL.M. to encourage the further study of the issues surrounding nuclear energy.
Nuclear power is returning to the national and international energy policy debate. Some countries, for example China, are pushing ahead with expansion of their nuclear power capacity. Other existing nuclear nations such as the USA and the UK are considering revitalising their nuclear sectors whilst non-nuclear nations, such as Iran, are developing the capacity for the first time.
The probable expansion of the international nuclear energy industry will drive a demand for high-quality postgraduate education in the field of nuclear energy law and policy.
This specialised LL.M. programme is suitable for recent graduates in law or other relevant disciplines; young and mid-career professionals in the nuclear energy industry and, more broadly, from the energy sector. The degree is relevant to staff from government and national regulatory agencies, international organisations, non-governmental organisations and companies, law firms, consultancy and other professional firms. Candidates from OECD states as well as developing and transition economies will find this degree attractive.
Structure
| The LL.M. is made up of 200 credits as follows: | |
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| Induction Programme | 20 credits |
| Core modules | 60 credits |
| Optional modules | 80 credits |
| Dissertation, Internship or extended PhD Proposal | 40 credits |
200 credits |
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| Location | Timing | Credits |
Induction Programme | On-campus Dundee | 3 weeks in September OR January | 20 |
Core Modules
Candidates should choose a minimum of 60 credits from the list below:
| Applied Nuclear Energy Law | On-campus Dundee | 2 weeks in summer | 20 |
| International Nuclear Energy Law | On-campus Dundee | Autumn | 20 |
| International Nuclear Politics | On-campus Dundee | 8 days in spring | 20 |
Optional Modules (LL.M. or Diploma)
Candidates should choose a minimum of 80 credits from the list below:
| Downstream Energy Law and Policy | Off-campus | 20 | |
| Energy Economics: The Issues | Off-campus | 20 | |
| Energy Economics: The Tools | Off-campus | 20 | |
| Environmental Law and Policy for Natural Resources and Energy | Off-campus | 20 | |
| International and Comparative Mineral Law | Off-campus | 20 | |
| International Petroleum Law and Policy | Off-campus | 20 | |
| Investment Decision Making in the Energy and Mining Industries | Off-campus | 20 | |
| Legal Framework for International Project Finance | Off-campus | 20 | |
| Mineral and Petroleum Taxation | Off-campus | 20 | |
| Mineral Resources Policy and Economics | Off-campus | 20 | |
| Petroleum Policy and Economics | Off-campus | 20 |
Core Component for the LL.M. (either/or)
| Dissertation | 40 | ||
| Internship | 40 |