Course contact details
Postgraduate Admissions
Email:pgadmissions@abdn.ac.uk
Phone:01224 272090
University of Aberdeen
Directorate of Global Engagement, Marketing and Recruitment
King's College
Aberdeen
AB24 3FX
Energy Transition Law (Online) (Taught)
- LLM
- 24 Months
- Online study
- January 2026
- Postgraduate
- Distance learning
Course summary
Learn the legal skills you need to make an impact in the energy transition. Join a flexible LLM in Energy Transition Law that’s designed to fit around full-time work. Join a flexible LLM in Energy Transition Law that fits around full-time work. Learn the legal skills you need to make the energy transition a reality.
In this online LLM, you’ll study energy law, environmental law and climate law to an advanced level. You’ll graduate ready to consult on energy transition law and policy. Supported by noted legal experts in this field, you’ll examine the legal aspects of the energy transition. You’ll develop a forward-looking understanding of the industry and how the law works around it.
You’ll enhance your knowledge of:
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legal and regulatory areas of low-carbon energy production, distribution and consumption
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the varying perspectives and needs of the energy industry, policymakers, communities and consumers
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the renewable energy project authorisation process, including public engagement, environmental assessment, and wider market and policy frameworks.
100% online or combine with in-person learning
You can choose to study for this LLM 100% online, or finish your LLM with three weeks on campus at our Professional Skills Summer School in Aberdeen.
Unique, topical course choices
Tailor your learning to you, with a range of energy and environmental courses to enhance your understanding across renewable energy law, downstream energy law, and climate law.
Do law differently with Professional Skills
Our online LLMs offer a practical alternative to completing a traditional dissertation. Choose the Professional Skills route to join our on-campus summer school and learn sought-after industry skills.
Modules
Online teaching is delivered through MyAberdeen, our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). It holds all the materials, tools and support you’ll need in your studies.
Assessment method
This degree is assessed online. Several types of online assessment are used throughout your studies, including: multiple-choice quizzes, essays, and presentations.
If you attend the on-campus Professional Skills Summer School, assessment elements for this will take place while you’re on campus.
How to apply
International applicants
LLM Energy Transition Law is delivered 100% online. You can learn with us anywhere in the world and manage your study hours to suit you.
LLM Energy Transition Law with Professional Skills is delivered via blended learning. It combines flexible online study with a Professional Skills Summer School on campus in Aberdeen in lieu of your dissertation.
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Entry requirements
The minimum entry requirements for this LLM are: a 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent) in Law. Relevant practical experience in a related field will also be beneficial.
You’re also welcome to apply if you have: other relevant qualifications, and professional experience with supportive references.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | Overall - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5 or above; Reading - 6.0 or above; Speaking - 5.5 or above; Writing - 6.0 or above. IELTS Indicator or IELTS General Training are not accepted. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 90 | TOEFL iBT and TOEFL iBT Home Edition: Overall - 90 with: Listening - 17 or above; Reading - 21 or above; Speaking - 20 or above; Writing - 21 or above. DI code is 0818 |
| PTE Academic | 62 | Overall - 62 with: Listening - 59 or above; Reading - 59 or above; Speaking - 59 or above; Writing - 59 or above. Online test is not accepted. |
| Institution's Own Test | Academic English Pre-sessional Programme (PSE) - Pass (valid for 1 year). Academic English Preparation Programme undertaken at other UK HEI - accredited by BALEAP and within 1 year of start of course. | |
| Cambridge English Advanced | C | Overall - 176 with: Listening - 162 or above; Reading - 162 or above; Speaking - 162 or above; Writing - 169 or above. |
To study for a postgraduate degree at the University of Aberdeen it is essential that you can speak, understand, read, and write academic English fluently. These skills will allow you to understand lectures, produce high standards of written work, and perform well in examinations.
We can assess your English language proficiency through a variety of means: through your nationality, through the qualifications you gained in high school, through the degree you undertook or are undertaking at university, or through a recognised English language test.
Postgraduate Higher requirements are used by the Schools of Business; Divinity, History and Philosophy; Education; Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture; Law; and Social Sciences. The MSc in Oil and Gas Enterprise Management and the MSc in Integrated Petroleum Geoscience also make use of the Postgraduate Higher requirements.
Please note certification must be within the two years prior to commencement of your degree programme, unless otherwise stated.
Please use the checklist at the following webpage to determine how you can meet our English language requirements:https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/international/requirements-pg-266.php
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
This indicative cost is based on 180 credits of study over two years, starting in January 2026. The fee quoted above is based on you starting your studies with us in the 2025/26 academic year.
Our tuition fees will rise by 3% for the 2026/27, 2027/28 and 2028/29 academic years. Our indicative cost includes a 3% fee rise each year.
Sponsorship information
The University of Aberdeen provides an Alumni Discount Scheme: The University of Aberdeen is very pleased to offer a 20% discount on postgraduate tuition fees for all alumni who have graduated with a degree from the University of Aberdeen.
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