Overview
To avoid catastrophic climate change, global carbon emissions must be brought to zero within a few decades. This requires a transformation of the global energy system, beginning now. On this MSc, you learn to contribute to this challenge. You’ll gain the skills and confidence to develop and deliver energy and climate policy with impact.
You’re taught by globally recognised faculty from the University of Sussex Business School. This course draws on expertise from SPRU – Science Policy Research Unit and the Sussex Energy Group, one of the largest energy policy research groups in the world. You’ll explore the opportunities and challenges of creating sustainable and low-carbon energy systems throughout the world. Our approach is interdisciplinary, practical and applied. The course gives you an essential foundation for careers in government, international organisations, the private sector and NGOs.
Careers
With the growing importance of energy and climate change on political, corporate and even social agendas around the world, there is increasing demand for energy policy professionals in this area.
With this Energy and Climate Policy MSc at University of Sussex, you’ll be well prepared for work in:
- international organisations (such as the OECD, UNDP, UNEP, IEA, and IREAN)
- government departments (such as the UK Department of Energy and Climate Change, Government of British Columbia, Canada)
- local authorities (such as the Brighton & Hove Council sustainability team)
- businesses (such as RWE npower, Ecofys, EDF, Unilever, Southern Solar, Renaissance Re, Centro de Apoio a Inovação Social-CAIS)
- NGOs (such as the International Social Science Council, Green Jobs Alliance, People and Planet)
- independent consultancies
- academia and further research.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Challenges in Energy and Climate Policy
- Policy Making and Policy Analysis
- Science, Technology and Innovations: Markets, Firms and Policies
- Industrial and Innovation Policy
- Infrastructure, Innovation and Sustainability
- Innovation for Sustainability
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
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- Courses can be in high demand, so we recommend that you apply as early as possible.
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Credits
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Disciplines
Environmental Economics & Policy Sustainable Energy View 177 other Masters in Environmental Economics & Policy in United KingdomExplore more key information
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- 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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Other requirements
General requirements
- You should have a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above.
- Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification can be in any subject but undergraduate degrees in the social sciences, natural science, humanities or engineering are particularly suitable. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.
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26250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26250 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
14975 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14975 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Brighton
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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