Overview

The Energy Institute-accredited Energy Transitions and Sustainability degree from Robert Gordon University supports the development of relevant competencies for managing the transition from carbon-intensive to renewable energy sources, which minimise the impact of anthropogenic activities.

The course also offers the opportunity to extend your study by a year to complete a 48-week work placement.

Job Prospects

This course will enable you to develop your career further and venture into a variety of energy sectors including oil and gas, renewables, nuclear, electricity and biofuels, overseeing various aspects of the energy transitions and sustainability agenda.

You will have the opportunity to progress your career in a variety of areas including energy transitions management, policy analysis and evaluation, energy and sustainability assessment, exploration, distribution, environmental management, carbon management, engineering and risk management.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Financial Information and Decision Making

Renewable Energy Management

Oil And Gas Economics

Economics Of Energy Transitions

Strategic Analysis For The Energy Sector

Energy Policy, Sustainability And Transitions

Energy and Transitions Management

Operations Management

Quality, Environmental and Sustainable Management Systems

Strategic Risk Management

Technology Innovation and Commercialisation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-02 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-05 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-03 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-10-23 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Economics Sustainable Energy View 150 other Masters in Sustainable Energy in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants normally hold a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree or its equivalent in any subject discipline.

Applicants with a lower degree classification and / or relevant work experience will be considered on a case by case basis.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

16990 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16990 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.
National

9060 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9060 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.

EU - £9,060/full

Extended:

UK and EU

£9,060 Year 1

£5,500 Year 2

International

£16,990 Year 1

£5,500 Year 2

Online

£11230 per year

Living costs for Aberdeen

729 - 1069 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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