The University of Law

LLM International Energy Law

The University of LawLondon Moorgate Online, United Kingdom

Course overview

The LLM International Energy Law at The University of Law is a postgraduate programme designed for law and non-law graduates to enhance their legal knowledge, focusing specifically on International Energy Law. This internationally recognised Master’s degree equips students with the skills needed to advance in the energy law industry.

The course explores contemporary themes in international energy governance, sustainability across environmental, social, and economic dimensions, sustainable energy systems, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy access. Students study the sources of international energy law, including domestic legislation, international treaties, energy contracts, international customs, institutions and organisations, as well as international arbitrations and awards.

Key highlights

  • Open to both law and non-law graduates
  • In-depth focus on international energy law
  • Internationally recognised Master's qualification
  • Builds skills for progression in the energy law industry

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2nd class — or above

Scholarships

  • Bar Practice Course (BPC) Award

    Winners of our advocacy awards and scholarships will be required to become a member of our Advocacy Committee.

  • Baroness Warsi and Sadiq Khan Full Fee Scholarship

  • Business First Scholarships

    Awards of £5,000 each are available to all postgraduate business Master’s courses.

    Up to £5,000
  • Campus Dean’s Award

    Awards of £2,000 each are available to all Legal Practice Course (LPC), LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) and Master of Laws (LLMs) courses.

    Up to £2,000
  • Career Changer Scholarship - Postgraduate

    Full Fee Scholarships and partial fee scholarships are available for our PGDL, MA Law (Conversion), MA Law (SQE1), Master of Laws (LLMs), MSc Psychology, MSc Computer Science courses.

  • Law First Scholarships

    Awards of £5,000 each are available to all Legal Practice Course (LPC) and LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) courses; Awards of £3,000 each are available to all PGDL, MA Law (Conversion), MA Law (SQE1) and Master of Laws (LLMs).

  • Lord Blunkett Widening Access Scholarship- Postgraduate

    Awards of £2,000 each are available to all postgraduate courses, excluding short courses.

    Up to £2,000
  • Science First Scholarships

    Awards of £5,000 each are available to all MSc Psychology, MSc Computer Science and MSc Criminology courses.

    Up to £5,000
  • The Amal Clooney Scholarship

Careers this course leads to

  • Conservation and policy adviser
  • Environmental agency policy maker
  • Sustainability executive
  • Energy transition specialist
  • Corporate strategy analyst
  • Oil and gas industry legal adviser

Career opportunities

Graduates of the LLM International Energy Law from The University of Law are prepared for careers such as:

  • Legal Advisor
  • Policy Analyst
  • Regulatory Consultant
  • Energy Transition Specialist
  • In-house Counsellor

Cost of study

The tuition fee for international students studying the LLM International Energy Law at The University of Law in London is £19,600 per year (2026 intake). Fees are subject to annual review.

Admission

Applications for the course can be submitted directly through The University of Law’s online portal. For personalised guidance and assistance with the application, students can contact trained counsellors.

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