Program Overview

Energy Transition Law with Professional Skills, LLM

Introduction

This unique Master’s examines legal aspects of the energy transition: from authorising renewable energy projects to regulating energy markets in the era of decarbonisation. During your studies, you’ll gain an invaluable insight into this fast-developing, highly topical industry, and form a solid basis to forge a successful career in this field.

Study Information

Study Options

• Learning Mode: On Campus Learning
• Degree Qualification: LLM
• Duration: 12 months or 24 months
• Study Mode: Full Time or Part Time
• Start Month: September or January
• Location of Study: Aberdeen

Programme Fees

Semester 1

Compulsory Courses

• Critical Legal Thinking and Scholarship (LS501T)
• Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD5006)
• International Energy and Environmental Law (LS501C)
• Renewable Energy Law (LS504L)

Optional Courses

• Downstream Energy Law (LS5594)
• International Investment Law and Energy Arbitration (LS555L)
• Principles of Environmental Regulation (LS551A)

Semester 2

Optional Courses

• Downstream Energy Law (LS5594)
• International Investment Law and Energy Arbitration (LS555L)
• Principles of Environmental Regulation (LS551A)

Semester 3

Compulsory Courses

• Energy Transition Law: Professional Skills (LS5915)
• International Energy and Environmental Law (LS501C)
• Renewable Energy Law (LS504L)

Available Programmes of Study

• LLM Energy Transition Law with Professional Skills
  • Qualification: LLM
  • Duration: 12 months or 24 months
  • Learning Mode: On Campus Learning
  • Study Mode: Full Time or Part Time
  • Start Month: September or January
  • Location: Aberdeen

Scholarships

• Aberdeen Global Scholarship: Eligible self-funded international Postgraduate Masters students starting in September 2025 will receive an £8,000 scholarship.

Entry Requirements

• Qualifications: Normally a 2:2 honours degree in Law (or another related discipline) or equivalent.
• English Language Requirements:
  • IELTS Academic: 6.5 (with 5.5 in Listening, 6.0 in Reading, 5.5 in Speaking, and 6.0 in Writing)
  • TOEFL iBT: 90 (with 17 in Listening, 21 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, and 21 in Writing)
  • PTE Academic: 62 (with 59 in Listening, 59 in Reading, 59 in Speaking, and 59 in Writing)
  • Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: 176 (with 162 in Listening, 169 in Reading, 162 in Speaking, and 169 in Writing)

Careers

• The LLM in Energy Transition Law is more than a qualification - it’s potentially a passport to greater opportunity for both practising and aspiring lawyers and to those who want to pursue a career within national or multi-national energy companies.
• The programme may also serve to engage those seeking a more academic career – perhaps forming part of the journey towards gaining a PhD.

Facilities

• Taylor Library: The School of Law has its own dedicated law library, Taylor Library, which is located within the Law School building, offering access to the Law collection, Official Publications and the European Documentation Centre.