About the course

MSc Energy Politics and Law provides you with the skills to analyse the relationship between energy needs, politics, law and economics based in Aberdeen which is the energy capital of the UK.

　　As a society, we face challenges in the future concerning our energy reserves, storing energy for future generations, monitoring energy usage, providing it across nations and how governments should regulate it. Energy politics and law brings a multidisciplinary subject together to allow you to develop an advanced knowledge in energy management, regulatory agencies, stakeholder engagement, and NGO/policy advisory roles.

　　This programme will provide you with the skills to analyse energy, political, economic and legal issues. You will study the politics of energy and of electricity market reform, how economics and legal issues affect political and commercial decisions in energy, how the law affects the oil and gas industry, commercial domestic and international political regulation of energy markets, the politics and law of renewable energy, international energy security issues such as oil crises and the law and politics of climate change. Being based in Aberdeen, Europe's energy capital, there are greater possibilities for opportunities for direct engagement through work experience or collaboration in writing dissertation projects with the energy industry. This will enable you to more easily to find employment in an energy-related activity.

　　You may study this subject as a stand-alone programme to enhance your knowledge of this area at advanced level, or you may wish to provide the necessary foundations for a PhD in social sciences. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Term 2 (January), 2024	Aberdeen
Term 1 (September), 2024	Aberdeen
Term 2 (January), 2025	Aberdeen
Term 1 (September), 2025	Aberdeen
Term 2 (January), 2026	Aberdeen

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Aberdeen

Applicants for admission are expected to hold a relevant Honours degree with at least 2:1 standard from a recognised educational body. In exceptional circumstances applicants without this qualification may be admitted subject to having an alternative qualification, or an approved level of work experience, appropriate to the field of study.

　　Ielts Academic: overall - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5, Reading - 5.5, Speaking - 5.5, Writing - 6.0 , Toefl iBT: overall - 90 with: Listening - 17, Reading - 18, Speaking - 20, Writing - 21. A degree certificate showing your qualifications. A full transcript showing all the subjects you studied and the marks you have achieved in your degree(s) (original and official English translation) , A detailed personal statement explaining your motivation for this particular programme.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

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Further information

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