Our LLM programme is designed for lawyers and non-lawyers to gain an understanding of the legal and regulatory environment and processes in the international energy and resources industries. It is suitable for those aspiring to be practising lawyers, legal advisers, contract managers and negotiators in these industries.

The Centre for Energy, Petrolem and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP) achieved a high research rating in the 2008 RAE as part of the submission from the University's Law Unit of Assessment. The Unit finished among the top four in Scotland (out of 11), and among the top 19 out of 67 in the UK. All of its research was classified as being of an international standard.

Programme Content
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The LLM is made up of compulsory and elective modules, from a wide range - visit the CEPMLP website to view the full list for a particular specialisation. The taught component is followed by either:

a dissertation of up to 15,000 words on a topic approved by an academic supervisor, or

an Internship report - students who choose this option are required to source an organisation willing to offer a 3-month work placement, approved by an academic supervisor, or
an extended PhD Proposal - students who propose to follow up the LLM with a PhD may, with the approval of an academic supervisor, submit a 10,000 word PhD proposal

Entry Requirements

EU and International students visit our EU and International webpages for entry requirements tailored to your home country.

Candidate should have a good 4-year degree, equivalent to a UK honours degree, preferably at upper 2nd class level or above. Candidates holding the equivalent of a good 2nd class lower degree may also apply. Degree certificates and academic transcripts must be provided. Preferred degree disciplines are Law, Economics, Geology, Petroleum or Mining Engineering, Finance. Work experience in the energy/natural resources industry is an advantage, though it is not a strict requirement for admission to the LLM.

English Language Requirement:
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IELTS of 6.5 (or equivalent), if your first language is not English. Please check our Language Requirements page for details of equivalent grades from other test providers, and information about the University of Dundee English Language courses.

Other Fees

Notes

LLM degrees in:
Climate Change & Energy Law & Policy
Energy Law & Policy*
Environmental Law & Policy
International Business Law and the Extractive Industry
International Dispute Resolution & Management in the Extractive Industry
Mineral Law & Policy*
Natural Resources Law & Policy*
Oil and Gas Law & Policy*
Petroleum Taxation & Finance

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In line with the Scottish Government Social Justice and Inclusion agenda, this degree has been specifically designed for those involved in community-based regeneration whether working in central or local government, or as part of a local partnership. Its aim is to work towards improving professional knowledge and skills in community planning, community capacity building, collaborative practice and sustainable development.

Jointly developed and delivered by the School of Town and Regional Planning and the School of Education, Social Work and Community Education, the programme brings together the skills of the planner with those of the community educator at a time when inter-professional and collaborative working are becoming more and more important in the delivery of public and community-based services.

The programme has flexible entry and exit points allowing candidate to enter at a level appropriate to candidate's level of education and experience. Candidate are encouraged to seek credit for prior formal learning and for experience. The programme has 3 levels which are matched to the Scottish Credit and Qualifications framework level 7, 8 and 9.

Aims of the Programme
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To enable practitioners working in the broad field of Community Regeneration to develop knowledge and skills in participatory forms of research and inquiry, policy planning, analysis and evaluation using a community learning and development approach to engaging with communities.

Entry Requirements

Participants usually have a professional qualification or experience of working in a profession for a number of years.
The qualification level depends on the level the participant wishes to gain entry:
3 Highers or equivalent (eg access to HE) allows entry to SCQF Level 7 (certificate level),
for entry to Level 8 (diploma level), candidate need the equivalent of 120 credits,
for entry to Level 9 (degree level), candidate need the equivalent of 240 credits.
Considerable opportunities are also available for the accreditation of prior and experiential learning.

Other Fees

Notes

This programme is essentially delivered by online distance learning, allowing participants to continue in employment and study in their own locality. At times there may be the opportunity of workshops, if numbers are viable.

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This course has been designed for professionals across a wide range of professions and occupations predominantly in the public, voluntary and third sectors, to allow them to develop more effective leadership and management practice within their own role and organisation.

The programme has flexible entry and exit points allowing candidate to enter at a level appropriate to candidate's level of education and experience. Candidates are encouraged to seek credit for prior formal learning and for experience. The programme has 3 levels which are matched to the Scottish Credit and Qualifications framework level 7, 8 and 9.

Aims of the Programme
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to develop personal skills and leadership qualities to enhance managerial effectiveness

to develop further the underpinning knowledge, attitudes and transformational leadership skills required to lead and manage within the participant's respective area of practice

to promote a wider understanding of managing change within organisations

to enhance further career development opportunities and
promote lifelong learning

to facilitate progression with higher education to degree level.

Entry Requirements

Participants usually have a professional qualification or experience of working in a profession for a number of years.

The qualification level depends on the level the participant wishes to gain entry:

3 Highers or equivalent (eg access to HE) allows entry to SCQF Level 7 (certificate level),

for entry to Level 8 (diploma level), candidate need the equivalent of 120 credits,

for entry to Level 9 (degree level), candidate need the equivalent of 240 credits.

Considerable opportunities are also available for the accreditation of prior and experiential learning.

Other Fees

Notes

This programme is essentially delivered by online distance learning, allowing participants to continue in employment and study in their own locality. At times there may be the opportunity of workshops, if numbers are viable.

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This course has been designed for professionals across a wide range of professions and occupations predominantly in the public, voluntary and third sectors. The programme has been developed in partnership with stakeholders in the Health and Social Care sectors and has a specific focus in the leadership, management and quality assurance and improvement of health and wellbeing services.

The programme has flexible entry and exit points allowing candidate to enter at a level appropriate to candidate's level of education and experience. Candidates are encouraged to seek credit for prior formal learning and for experience. The programme has 3 levels which are matched to the Scottish Credit and Qualifications framework level 7, 8 and 9.

Aims of the Programme
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to develop personal skills and leadership qualities to enhance managerial effectiveness

to develop further the underpinning knowledge, attitudes and transformational leadership skills required to lead and manage within health and social care services

to promote a wider understanding of managing change within health and social care services

to use an understanding and application of quality assurance and quality improvement systems to enhance personal and organisational effectiveness

to enhance further career development opportunities and promote lifelong learning

to facilitate progression with higher education to degree level.

Entry Requirements

Participants usually have a professional qualification or experience of working in a profession for a number of years.

The qualification level depends on the level the participant wishes to gain entry:

3 Highers or equivalent (eg access to HE) allows entry to SCQF Level 7 (certificate level),

for entry to Level 8 (diploma level), candidate need the equivalent of 120 credits,

for entry to Level 9 (degree level), candidate need the equivalent of 240 credits.

Considerable opportunities are also available for the accreditation of prior and experiential learning.

Other Fees

Notes

This programme is essentially delivered by online distance learning, allowing participants to continue in employment and study in their own locality. At times there may be the opportunity of workshops, if numbers are viable.

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This programme has been designed for practitioners working predominantly in the public and third sectors as service or project leaders with a strategic and operational responsibility for managing integrated services.

The programme is designed to support those who wish to build their capacity to respond to the challenges inherent in the development and delivery of integrated services. This programme has been designed for practitioners working predominantly in the public and third sectors with a strategic and/or operational responsibility for managing integrated services.

The programme has flexible entry and exit points allowing candidate to enter at a level appropriate to candidate's level of education and experience. Candidates are encouraged to seek credit for prior formal learning and for experience. The programme has 3 levels which are matched to the Scottish Credit and Qualifications framework level 7, 8 and 9.

Aims of the Programme
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to further develop the underpinning knowledge, attitudes and leadership skills required to manage complex integrated services

to strengthen capacity to effectively lead and manage within and across interdisciplinary teams

to use an understanding and application of quality assurance and quality improvement systems to enhance personal and organisational effectiveness

to promote a broader understanding of the management and leadership of change and its implications in complex and dynamic settings

to engage in work-based inquiry which will contribute to enhance professional practice.

Entry Requirements

Participants usually have a professional qualification or experience of working in a profession for a number of years.

The qualification level depends on the level the participant wishes to gain entry:

3 Highers or equivalent (eg access to HE) allows entry to SCQF Level 7 (certificate level),

for entry to Level 8 (diploma level), candidate need the equivalent of 120 credits,

for entry to Level 9 (degree level), candidate need the equivalent of 240 credits.

Considerable opportunities are also available for the accreditation of prior and experiential learning.

Other Fees

Notes

This programme is essentially delivered by online distance learning, allowing participants to continue in employment and study in their own locality. At times there may be the opportunity of workshops, if numbers are viable.

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