Overview

Taught by an academic team with extensive and international research expertise in this area, the Energy, Society and Sustainability programme from The University of Edinburgh brings together social, political, economic, and environmental understandings of low-carbon systems and technologies.

Attracting a vibrant MSc community with a broad range of disciplinary and national backgrounds, this MSc programme provides unique opportunities for interactive and interdisciplinary exploration to uncover the reasons behind varying rates of adoption of clean energy technologies and more sustainable behaviours in different contexts, discussing how to accelerate positive change in more rapid, effective, and equitable ways.

Career opportunities

Demand has never been higher for sound evidence on behavioural change, policy analysis, public engagement with energy issues and public support for community and commercial investments in low-carbon energy generation. Graduates from this programme have managed to find career opportunities across a wide range of private, public and research organisations, in the UK and across the world.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Energy & Society; Key Themes and Issues

Energy & Society; Methods and Applications

Energy in the Global South

Energy Policy and Politics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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100

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General requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent.

They may also consider a UK 2:2 honours degree, or its international equivalent, with relevant work experience, a strong personal statement and supportive reference.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

39690 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

17760 GBP / year

≈ 17760 GBP / year

Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Career opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Edinburgh

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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