International Oil, Gas and Energy Law - PG Dip
Postgraduate
In London
Description
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Postgraduate
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Location
London
PGDip International Oil, Gas and Energy Law is a multi-disciplinary programme designed to address the cross-border elements of the oil and gas industry and respond to the demand for highly qualified professionals in the sector. The modules have been designed to be relevant to you if you work in, or wish to embark on a career within the national and international oil, gas and energy industries and the renewable energy sector.
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Subjects
- IT Law
- IT
- Oil and Gas
- Gas
- International
- Law
Course programme
The course is taught by the self-study of a comprehensive module manual and with students encouraged to read from specified case law and legal journals. There is a logical progression through a complex syllabus and you are given the opportunity to discuss theoretical issues as well as practical problem solving. You are supported in undertaking online research using electronic law databases and are encouraged to use online legal resources on a regular basis. The course team will respond to student queries left on the forum promptly and will ensure that you feel well supported and engaged throughout your studies.
The course modules will be accessed through the online learning platform that will contain handbooks, lecture notes, web links, a discussion forum, study skills materials and assessment criteria. You will also receive a daily round-up of activity from the forum. The course is assessed entirely through coursework which will be submitted through the online learning platform. The course modules will be released at a rate of one per month.
The postgraduate diploma programme is 12 months long and comprises an introductory module and six compulsory core modules. Each of the core modules gives a thorough grounding in the core components of oil, gas and energy law whilst referring to aspects and important points of law from all of the other modules, so bringing together all the subject areas that comprise oil, gas and energy law.
Each module includes:
- your core study material together with a series of short thought provoking questions through which you can assess your understanding of each module
- a self-assessment problem question which will help you to develop your skills of reasoning, argument and critical judgement
The introductory module
This module will introduce you to key concepts that are necessary for an understanding of the modules that follow.
The core modules
Once you have studied the introductory module you will proceed to study the eight core modules which comprise the compulsory element of the course. You will then be ready to:
- follow the written material provided
- test your understanding of the material by responding to questions in the text
- attempt the self-assessment problem question that accompanies the material
International Oil, Gas and Energy Law - PG Dip