London Metropolitan University: International Oil, Gas and Energy Law (Top-up)

Summary

Why study this course?

This multi-disciplinary programme is designed to address cross-border elements of the oil and gas industry in response to the demand for highly qualified professionals in the sector.

All modules have been designed specifically for those working in, or wanting to work in, the national and international oil, gas and energy industries or the renewable energy sector.

More about this course

This is a stimulating and rewarding course designed for professionals working in the oil, gas and energy industries or those looking to embark on a career in that area. It’s especially beneficial if you’re a private practice lawyer in oil, gas and energy law (or a lawyer hoping to specialise in these areas).

It’s also an ideal course for in-house lawyers from the upstream and downstream oil, gas and energy sectors. Alternatively it would also benefit non-legal professionals working in the oil, gas and energy sectors, in these particular areas:

• finance

• compliance

• business development

• the environment

• licensing

• operations

• procurement

• taxation

• renewables

• distribution

• or for project managers, contract managers or company secretaries

The course focuses on the practical aspects of oil and gas law and is set in the broader context of contemporary energy regulation, law and policy. It seeks to develop a deep understanding of how to resolve the challenges posed by national authorities to oil, gas and energy production.

Those working in the oil and gas sectors increasingly want and need to have an understanding of the legal principles that underpin many of their activities. This covers everything from the drafting of basic contracts to the intricacies, to controversies and complexities of international regimes such as oil pollution from ships and the delimitation of continental shelf reserves between adjacent and opposite states.

You’ll be introduced to the fundamental precepts of English commercial law, the institutional legal framework of the oil and gas economies, contracts, regulations and treaties relating to oil and gas exploration and exploitation (including those relating to environmental issues), plus matters relating to finance including investment, insurance and taxation.

The course provides a programme of postgraduate study that will develop your academic knowledge and awareness of issues in international oil, gas and energy law. You’ll also increase your understanding of the legal dimensions to activities taking place in the oil, gas and energy fields and the extent to which they might give rise to legal issues.

As well as deepening your understanding of the law in these areas, our focus throughout the programme is on the practical application of the law. The programme benefits from teaching by tutors with strong relevant backgrounds in the academic world and in legal practice, with a number practising as barristers or solicitors.

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Whether you’re looking to change careers, improve your job prospects or simply pursue your passion, London Metropolitan University is an excellent choice for postgraduate study.

Work-related study
The University’s courses are specifically designed to include work-related study elements so that you’ll be one step ahead when you graduate – a strategy that is clearly paying off. The latest Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey revealed that 96.7% of London Met students are in work or further study six months after graduation. Our graduates are working for organisations including the Bank of England, Google, Great Ormond …

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