University of Aberdeen

Oil and Gas Law with Professional Skills

University of AberdeenAberdeen, United Kingdom

Course overview

If you want to study oil and gas law at the heart of the energy industry and its regulation our programme offers you insight and research since inception of the industry in Aberdeen from our excellent School of Law. Our highly-regarded Master's forms a strong base for development and acceleration of careers in oil and gas Law throughout the world and we have access to regulators in the city to help you learn.

Key highlights

  • Study oil and gas law at the heart of the energy industry
  • Research and insight built up since the industry began in Aberdeen
  • Access to energy regulators based in the city
  • Professional skills element alongside oil and gas law study
  • Strong base for oil and gas law careers worldwide

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS 6.5 overall (Listening 5.5, Reading 6.0, Speaking 5.5, Writing 6.0) (Reading 6, Writing 6, Listening 5.5, Speaking 5.5)

Scholarships

  • Aberdeen Alumni Discount

    The Aberdeen Alumni Discount provides a 20% discount for University of Aberdeen graduates.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

    The University of Aberdeen is delighted to offer self-funded international on campus postgraduate Masters students a £8,000 tuition fee waiver.

    Up to £8,000
  • CB Davidson Fund

    Please note that awards, except in exceptional circumstances, will not exceed £2,500 and in most instances will be less.

  • Divinity Affiliated Institutions Scholarships

    The Divinity department at the University of Aberdeen offers a 10% tuition fee discount for students of our affiliated institutions.

    Up to 10% of fees
  • NHS Staff Discount

    The University of Aberdeen NHS discount is a 10% discount offered to all NHS staff.

    Up to 10% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Oil and gas lawyer
  • Energy law solicitor
  • In-house legal counsel (energy sector)
  • Energy regulatory adviser
  • Contracts manager (oil and gas)
  • Legal consultant in natural resources

Cost of study

UK/Home: £13,200 per year | International: £26,250 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Aberdeen, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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