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This course considers selected key current and emerging issues in energy law, both domestically and internationally. It does so, recognising that the overarching state requirement to achieve energy security must be in the context of the simultaneous requirement to address climate change, energy equity, and social acceptance concerns. Seminars will therefore consider the legal and regulatory challenges raised by the need to transition rapidly away from fossil fuels, and to implement renewable or low greenhouse gas emission alternatives.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 4 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 25 credits (12.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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One or more of these courses have a limited number of places. Priority access will be given to students for whom this course is compulsory. Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions for more details on this process.
Recognising that the energy quadrilemma (security, climate change, equity, and social acceptance) is high on the agenda of national governments, regional blocs, and international organisations, this course considers the role that energy law plays in this vital arena. Delivered by the University’s large and internationally recognised energy law team, all of whom are involved in leading research, consultancy, and training, the course will introduce students to some of the most urgent and complex legal challenges facing legislators, regulators, and judges today. The list of seminar topics will change from year to year as problems emerge and will benefit from the active research engagement of the teaching team, ensuring that students gain not only fundamental knowledge of the subject but also up-to-date insights into the latest issues.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 19 | Feedback Weeks | ||
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Students may choose from topics relating to the second half of the course. Individual written feedback will be provided via MyAberdeen. |
Word Count | 2000 | |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 12 | Feedback Weeks | 15 | |
| Feedback |
Students may choose from topics relating to the first half of the course. Individual written feedback will be provided via MyAberdeen. |
Word Count | 2000 | |
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There are no assessments for this course.
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Students must resubmit any coursework that has not been passed. The grade from any coursework already passed may be carried forward. Students may choose from new topics relating to the half or halves of the course for which the coursework has been failed. Individual written feedback will be provided via MyAberdeen. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Factual | Understand | Demonstrate an understanding of the different interests at stake in the development, operation and decommissioning of energy sources and the relevant legal instruments used to protect them. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Demonstrate appropriate research and analytical skills by obtaining and utilising relevant materials on the legal dimension of the development of energy sources in the UK and other jurisdictions. |
| Conceptual | Analyse | Explain and analyse the legal rights and responsibilities of key actors under the different arrangements. |
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