Flexible Learning
LL.M. in International and Comparative Nuclear Law and Policy
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
Location | Timing | Credits |
Core Modules (LL.M., Diploma or Certificate)
Induction Programme | On-campus Dundee | 3 weeks in September OR January | 20 |
Applied Nuclear Energy Law | On-campus Dundee | 2 weeks in summer | 20 |
International Nuclear Politics | On-campus Dundee | 8 days in spring | 20 |
International Nuclear Energy Law | On-campus Montpellier | Autumn | 20 |
Elective Modules (LL.M. or Diploma)
Downstream Energy Law and Policy | Off-campus | 20 | |
International and Comparative Petroleum Law and Policy | Off-campus | 20 | |
Mineral and Petroleum Taxation | Off-campus | 20 | |
Petroleum Policy and Economics | Off-campus | 20 | |
Investment Decision Making in the Energy and Mining Industries | Off-campus | 20 | |
International Project Finance | Off-campus | 20 | |
Environmental Law and Policy for Natural Resources and Energy | Off-campus | 20 | |
Mineral Resources Policy and Economics | Off-campus | 20 | |
International and Comparative Mineral Law | Off-campus | 20 | |
Energy Economics: The Issues | Off-campus | 20 | |
Energy Economics: The Tools | Off-campus | 20 |
Core Component for the LL.M. (either/or)
Dissertation | 40 | ||
Internship | 40 |
* International Nuclear Energy Law - This module is the International School of Nuclear Law (ISNL) summer programme established by the OECD/NEA in co-operation with the University of Montpellier, France. Exemption from this module applies to candidates who have successfully completed the ISNL course.
