Program Overview
The Oil and Gas Law at Robert Gordon University is a LLM programme in Law over 12 months, delivered Hybrid. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of law. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Oil and Gas Law programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Hybrid
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 11,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 3,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Oil and Gas Law programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Energy Law and Policy
- Oil & Gas Taxation: Fiscal Law & Policy
- Oil and Gas Law
- Environmental Aspects of Oil and Gas Law
- Maritime Law (option for Full Time course only)
- Oil and Gas Contract Law
- Renewable Energy Issues
- Oil and Gas Management
- Dispute Resolution in Oil and Gas Contracting
- Legal Aspects of Mergers & Acquisitions (not available in 2015-16)
- Dissertation
- Online distance learning, full-time fast track mode.
- This is suitable for those not engaged in full-time employment OR for professionals who are willing to reduce their working commitment to part-time while studying for the degree.
- Part-time distance learning mode for those wishing to study and continue working full-time
- Full-time on campus.
- Virtual tutorials
- Live chat
- Discussion forums - student and tutor led
- Up-to-date web technology for delivery methods
- User friendly material
- Access to our online library
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
For entry to the course you should be one of the following:
- law graduate in any jurisdiction
- lawyer admitted to practice in any jurisdiction
- non-law graduate with substantial law-related work experience such as engineering contracts
- legal administrator within a business.
An undergraduate degree in law or a related discipline (usually at honours level) is preferred however relevant experience in the oil and gas sector may be an acceptable alternative where relevant qualifications are lacking.
All international students, for whom English is not their first language, must gain either IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 11,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 3,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 11,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 3,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Robert Gordon University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Robert Gordon University
Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Robert Gordon University, commonly calledRGU(abbreviatedRobt Gor.inpost-nominals;Scottish Gaelic:Oilthigh Raibeart Ghòrdain), is apublicresearch universityin the city ofAberdeen,Scotland. It...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
