International Energy Law and Policy (distance learning)

ThisLLM International Energy Law and Policy (distance learning) from University of Dundee focuses on electricity and gas, with options to study hydrocarbon production.

You will learn about the pressures of energy transition (using gas as a bridge to more renewable power), energy disputes and dispute resolution, and the influences of environmental standards between different countries.

You'll also study:

• the international and domestic dimensions of electricity and gas as markets integrate
• regulatory controls over energy markets – and the space for government intervention
• the interaction of long term contracts and short term markets
• the allocation of risk between producers / generators and suppliers
• project financing of energy ventures
• how governments get what they want as private investors provide the service
• the mechanisms to pass through costs or impose subsidies

You do not need to be a lawyer to take this course.

CEPMLP has been a global voice of energy law and policy since 1977. They are now working towards the transition to low-carbon economies worldwide. With over 6,000 postgraduate alumni from more than 50 countries, we prepare our graduates for high–profile careers in the public and private sectors.

Careers

You could go on to work in:

• international and national energy companies
• state electricity and gas companies
• government energy ministry
• regulatory authorities in energy
• policy development
• regulation and regulatory compliance
• banks and insurance companies
• international organisations and non-governmental organisations
• law firms
• advisory or consultancy firms

Modules include:

• Legal Framework for International Project Finance by distance learning
• Downstream Energy Law and Policy by distance learning
• Energy Economics: The Issues by distance learning
• International Law of Natural Resources and Energy by distance learning
• International Regulation of the Energy Sector
• Financial and Project Analysis of Natural Resources and Energy Ventures