MASTER OF LAWS (LL.M.) IN NATURAL RESOURCES LAW & MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) IN NATURAL RESOURCES LAW
NATURAL RESOURCES LAW (M.A. & LL.M.)
The Natural Resources sector is crucial for Ghana and Africa's developmental trajectory. The policy, legal and regulatory frameworks, and the right practitioner approaches of the sector are, however, essential to enable an economy reap the touted benefits. It is in recognition of this that UGSoL has gone great lengths to mount this Natural Resources Law programme.
The overall objectives of the M.A./LL.M Natural Resources Law programme are to:
1. Provide students with an in-depth insight into relevant legal, political and economic issues related to natural resources law at the regional, national, and international levels.
2. Provide an understanding of the dynamics of past and current natural resources laws, policies and governance mechanisms, as well as likely future developments in the area.
3. Offer students an in-depth understanding of the legal aspects governing the key challenges of natural resources protection.
4. Train students for practice in the areas of natural resources investment and trade, project finance and infrastructure development, with a focus on the specific natural resources and sustainability challenges of Africa.
5. Offer students an exclusive opportunity to learn from recognized academics very well-versed in the industry along with reputable, knowledgeable and experienced industry practitioners so as to know the subjects in a thorough and comprehensive manner.
COURSE DURATION
One (1) Academic Year
Venue: University of Ghana – Accra City Campus, Adabraka.
Format: Hybrid (in-person and online lectures)
Time:
- Mondays – Thursdays: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
- Fridays: 3:00pm – 8:00pm
Fees:
- GHS 22,355.00 (Ghanaians)
- USD 9,178.00 (Non-Ghanaians)
- GHS 2,445.00 (Admission Processing Fees)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
- First degree from a recognized University.
- Shortlisting / Interview
- M.A. – proven interest, exposure or experience in Natural Resources Law.
- LL.M. – Bachelor of laws degree or its equivalent.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE:
This two-semester programme comprises lectures, seminars and dissertations. Continuous assessment shall be the main mode of examination.
Students are therefore expected to actively participate in topical seminars and contribute to discussions on pertinent issues in Natural Resources Law. Research works leading to dissertations and papers are expected to be selected according to student interests. Industry practitioners shall facilitate seminars to increase student exposure to the job market and industry needs.
PROGRAMME CONTENT
The M.A. programme has the following courses:
• Legal Research Methods
• The Political Economy of Natural Resource Regulation
• Environmental Protection in Natural Resources Extraction: Law, Policy and Trends
• Renewable Energy Law and Policy
• Basic Geology of Oil and Gas
• Environmental Aspects of Oil and Gas Law
• Corporate Social Responsibility in Natural Resources
• M.A. Seminar
• On-Shore Mining Law
• Regulation of Trees and Forest Resources in Ghana
• Regulation of Inland, Ground, Coastal Water and Seabed Resources
• Marine Ecology & Environmental Protection
• International Maritime Conflict Management
• Law of the Marine Environment
• M.A. Dissertation
The LL.M. programme has the following courses:
• Legal Research Methods
• The Political Economy of Natural Resource Regulation
• Environmental Protection in Natural Resources Extraction: Law, Policy and Trends
• Renewable Energy Law and Policy
• Basic Geology of Oil and Gas
• Environmental Aspects of Oil and Gas Law
• Corporate Social Responsibility in Natural Resources
• LL.M Seminar
• On-Shore Mining Law
• Regulation of Trees and Forest Resources in Ghana
• Regulation of Inland, Ground, Coastal Water and Seabed Resources
• Marine Ecology & Environmental Protection
• International Maritime Conflict Management
• Law of the Marine Environment
• LL.M Paper
Contact Details:
Website: https://law.ug.edu.gh
Email: lawschool@ug.edu.gh
Phone Numbers: +233 (0) 30 396 3750 / +233 (0) 30 395 8555