PhD/MPhil Energy, petroleum and mineral law and policy at University of Dundee

Programme overview

PhD research at CEPMLP in energy law, policy and economics.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences | Department: Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP) | Duration: 3, 3.5 or 4 years depending on research training needs | Intake: Starts: May, September, January (applications listed for May 2026, Sep 2026, Jan 2027, May 2027). | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Law and International Politics: energy law and policy, just energy transition, energy disputes and investment law, minerals governance. Policy and Economics: energy market competition and regulation, pricing and risk management, energy policy and climate governance.

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Entry requirements

Honours degree at 2:1 or above and a Masters degree in a relevant discipline. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in Reading, 6.0 in Listening, 6.0 in Speaking and 6.5 in Writing (other English qualifications accepted; some nationalities exempt).

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Per year of study; Scottish/Rest of UK 2026/27 figure is an estimate; fees may rise by 5% annually; part-time charged pro rata Source

International applicants: GBP 22,660 a year (2026/27). Per year of study; Scottish/Rest of UK 2026/27 figure is an estimate; fees may rise by 5% annually; part-time charged pro rata Source

Intake: Starts: May, September, January (applications listed for May 2026, Sep 2026, Jan 2027, May 2027).

Duration: 3, 3.5 or 4 years depending on research training needs

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