LLM Degree Courses from the Centre for Energy, Petroleum & Mineral Law & Policy

Snapshot

Aims of the Programme

Our LLM programme is designed for lawyers and non-lawyers to gain an understanding of the legal and regulatory environment and processes in the international energy and resources industries. It is suitable for those aspiring to be practising lawyers, legal advisers, contract managers and negotiators in these industries.

The Centre for Energy, Petrolem and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP) achieved a high research rating in the 2008 RAE as part of the submission from the University's Law Unit of Assessment. The Unit finished among the top four in Scotland (out of 11), and among the top 19 out of 67 in the UK. All of its research was classified as being of an international standard.

Programme Content

The LLM is made up of compulsory and elective modules, from a wide range - visit the CEPMLP website to view the full list for a particular specialisation. The taught component is followed by either:

• a dissertation of up to 15,000 words on a topic approved by an academic supervisor, or
• an Internship report - students who choose this option are required to source an organisation willing to offer a 3-month work placement, approved by an academic supervisor, or
• an extended PhD Proposal - students who propose to follow up the LLM with a PhD may, with the approval of an academic supervisor, submit a 10,000 word PhD proposal

Methods of Assessment

Each course is assessed by a combination of examinations and a research paper.

Entry Requirements

You should have a good 4-year degree, equivalent to a UK honours degree, preferably at upper 2nd class level or above. Candidates holding the equivalent of a good 2nd class lower degree may also apply. Degree certificates and academic transcripts must be provided. Preferred degree disciplines are Law, Economics, Geology, Petroleum or Mining Engineering, Finance. Work experience in the energy/natural resources industry is an advantage, though it is not a strict requirement for admission to the LLM.

English Language Requirement: IELTS of 6.5 (or equivalent), if your first language is not English. Please check our Language Requirements page for details of equivalent grades from other test providers, and information about the University of Dundee English Language courses.

How to Apply

You should apply online via UKPASS, using the appropriate link below.

You need to include two references, which can be academic or workplace, and your qualifications, with your application. This can be done electronically via UKPASS, or you can send them by post to the address given on the UKPASS system.

Climate Change & Energy Law & Policy apply online
Energy Law & Policy full/part time or distance learning
Environmental Law & Policy apply online
International Business Law & Transactions apply online
International Dispute Resolution & Management apply online
Mineral Law & Policy apply online: full/part time or distance learning
Natural Resources Law & Policy apply online: full/part time or distance learning
Petroleum Law & Policy apply online: full/part time or distance learning
Petroleum Taxation & Finance apply online

Sources of Funding

Information about the Centre for Energy, Petroleum & Mineral Law & Policy scholarships can be found on the Centre for Energy, Petroleum & Mineral Law & Policy scholarships webpage.

Other sources of funding for postgraduate students can be found on our Scholarships webpage.

Contact

Course Contact	Admissions Contact
Dorothy Ironside CEPMLP Carnegie Building University of Dundee Nethergate Dundee DD1 4HN Scotland Telephone: 01382 385453 (from the UK) Telephone: +44 (0)1382 385453 (from outside the UK) Fax: 01382 385854 (from the UK) Fax: +44 (0)1382 385854 (from outside the UK) Email: CEPMLP@dundee.ac.uk	Postgraduate Admissions Admissions and Student Recruitment University of Dundee Nethergate Dundee DD1 4HN Scotland Telephone: 01382 384 384 (from the UK) Telephone: +44 1382 384 384 (from outside the UK) Fax: 01382 385 500 (from the UK) Fax: +44 1382 385 500 (from outside the UK) Email: postgrad-admissions@dundee.ac.uk