LLM Oil, Gas and Renewable Energy Law at Swansea University

Programme overview

The LLM Oil, Gas and Renewable Energy Law covers the legal and commercial frameworks governing offshore energy projects, from hydrocarbon extraction to offshore renewables. It is taught by the School of Law at Singleton Park Campus and linked to the Institute of International Shipping and Trade Law.

Department: School of Law | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 or 3 years part-time | Intake: September | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory 30-credit modules: Oil and Gas Law: Contracts and Liabilities and Offshore Energy Law. Two 30-credit options from International Trade Law, International Intellectual Property Law, International Commercial Arbitration, Charterparties and Carriage of Goods by Sea, The Law of Marine Insurance and Artificial Intelligence in Commerce and Legal Practice, plus optional zero-credit mooting and employability modules. A 60-credit Independent Research Project completes the degree. The International Commercial Arbitration module is recognised by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

Career pathways

Energy law practice (solicitor or barrister routes), renewable energy and decarbonisation roles in legal advisory, project development and compliance, regulatory, policy and finance roles, NGOs, think tanks and consultancies, and PhD study or academic careers in energy law and climate policy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 honours degree, ideally in a cognate discipline; candidates with relevant experience are encouraged to apply. English language (non-first-language speakers): IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component, or an equivalent approved test. Pre-sessional courses are available for postgraduate taught Law courses.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,200 for the whole programme (2026/27). 1 year full-time. Part-time Year 1 fees (2-year route): UK 5,100 (2026/27), 5,350 (2027/28); international 10,600 (2026/27), 11,150 (2027/28). Part-time Year 1 (3-year route): UK 3,400 (2026/27), 3,550 (2027/28); international 7,050 (2026/27), 7,400 (2027 Source

International applicants: GBP 21,150 for the whole programme (2026/27). 1 year full-time. Part-time Year 1 fees (2-year route): UK 5,100 (2026/27), 5,350 (2027/28); international 10,600 (2026/27), 11,150 (2027/28). Part-time Year 1 (3-year route): UK 3,400 (2026/27), 3,550 (2027/28); international 7,050 (2026/27), 7,400 (2027 Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 or 3 years part-time

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