Master of Laws - International Mineral Law and Policy
Study the ways in which the minerals industry is evolving and examine the regulatory and contractual environment around this sector
You will also learn about:
- the ways investors allocate risk over the long term
- the nature of mining rights
- the regulatory and contractual model surrounding a mining project
- mineral economics and options for mineral taxation
- social, environmental, and sustainability issues surrounding mining projects
- dispute avoidance and resolution
Teaching
You will be taught through a mixture of lectures, tutorials and seminars.
Assessment
We use a variety of assessment styles including:
- individual essays
- practical assignments
- exams
- group exercises
- peer group assessment
- a dissertation on a topic of your own choice
Dissertations can be very diverse, and include formal hypothesis-led research projects, theory or literature-based projects, case-study assessment and advanced professional practice evaluations. Your choice of dissertation is negotiated between you and your academic supervisor.
In terms of overall assessment the 180 credits for the course comprises of 140 credits from modules (7 x 20 credits) and 40 credits for the dissertation.
Core Modules
These modules are an essential part of your course.
- Mineral and Petroleum Taxation (by Distance Learning) (CP50006)
- Risk Analysis for Energy and Mining Investment Decision Making (by Distance Learning) (CP50008)
- Mineral Resources Policy and Economics (by Distance Learning) (CP50014)
- International and Comparative Mineral Law and Policy (by Distance Learning) (CP50040)
- "The Law and Governance of Mining and Critical Minerals Value Chains: A Sustainability Perspective (CP52010)
- Mineral Resources Policy and Economics (CP52022)
- International Mining Transactions and ESG Standards (CP53002)
- Water Law (LW52141)
Careers
for International Mineral Law and Policy LLM
You could go on to work in:
- government
- tax authorities
- international and national mining companies
- state mining companies
- minerals trading companies
- international organisations and non-governmental organisations
Entry requirements
Consideration will also be given to applicants with other academic backgrounds who explain clearly their motivation for undertaking the relevant LLM, outlining any relevant legal work experience
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