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LLM Energy Transition Law (Online or Blended) at University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Join a flexible LLM in Energy Transition Law that fits around full-time work. Learn the legal skills you need to make the energy transition a reality. In this online LLM, you’ll study energy law, environmental law and climate law to an advanced level.

Duration: 24 months  |  Study mode: online or blended  |  Intake: January or September  |  Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

You can choose to study for an: LLM in Energy Transition Law with Dissertation – studying 100% online LLM in Energy Transition Law with Professional Skills – studying via blended learning that combines online courses with an on-campus summer school, or start with one of the online short courses that are part of this degree. How you’ll study Study options LLM Energy Transition Law is delivered 100% online. 180 credits.

Career pathways

in energy law You’ll graduate from this LLM ready to play a pivotal role in shaping corporate policies for the energy transition era. This qualification will enhance your skills, experience, and professional connections as a: lawyer senior manager policy analyst health and safety specialist, or other professional working within the energy industry.

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Entry requirements

The minimum entry requirements for this LLM are: a 2:2 UK honours degree (or equivalent) in Law. Relevant practical experience in a related field will also be beneficial. You’re also welcome to apply if you have: other relevant qualifications, and professional experience with supportive references. Short course route to online LLM Energy Transition Law If you do not meet these entry requirements, or are not ready to commit to a full LLM, you may be able to use our online short courses as a route into this degree. Find out about our short course route to entry International students Entry requirements We welcome students from around the world. See our minimum entry requirements above. If you do not have qualifications from the UK, check equivalent qualifications for your country. Visa requirements You do not need a visa to study online with us. But if you will be joining us on campus for part of this degree, you may need to obtain a visa to do so. You will need to make your own transport, accommodation and visa arrangements to study with us here in Aberdeen. If you have a visa query, email [email protected] for advice. English language requirements Teaching is delivered in English. If English is not your first language, use our English requirements checklist to see if you need to provide evidence of your English language skills when you apply. English language tests and scores If you do need to provide English language test scores, these are the tests and minimum scores we accept for this course or degree. These are our Postgraduate Higher requirements. IELTS Academic, IELTS UKVI Academic, or IELTS Online (not IELTS Indicator or IELTS General Training) 6.5 overall 5.5 for listening and speaking 6.0 for reading and writing TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition 90 overall 17 for listening 21 for reading 20 for speaking 21 for writing TOEFL DI code is 0818 Cambridge English: B2 First, C1 Advanced, or C2 Proficiency 176 overall 162 for listening and speaking 169 for reading and writing LanguageCert Academic / LanguageCert Academic SELT 70 overall 60 for listening and speaking 65 for reading and writing Oxford ELLT Digital – English Language Level Test Online 7.0 overall 5.0 for listening and speaking 6.0 for reading and writing PTE Academic (online test not accepted) 62 overall 59 for listening, reading, speaking and writing Skills for English: SELT B2 pass with merit Duolingo – tests taken from 1 July 2024 onward 120 overall 95 for listening and speaking 105 for reading and writing University of Aberdeen English Pre-sessional Programme (PSE) Pass Valid for one year. Refresher can be offered if out of date Pre-sessional academic English preparation programmes undertaken at other UK universities Pass at an equivalent of 6.5 (C1) B2 in all four skills Certification must be within one year prior to the start of your course For more information about language qualifications see our English Language Requirements page.

GBP 17,230 for the whole programme. Indicative total tuition cost, pay-as-you-go by credit. This indicative cost is based on 180 credits of study over 24 months, starting in January 2027. Source

Intake: January or September

Duration: 24 months

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