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Master of Energy, Society and Sustainability

University of Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

One-year full-time Master of Science programme in Energy, Society and Sustainability offered by the School of GeoSciences.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically analyse advanced concepts and current developments in Energy
  • Society and Sustainability. Select and apply relevant analytical
  • Research or professional methods. Present evidence-based findings and manage complex specialist projects.

Career outcomes

  • Civil service
  • Consultancy
  • Higher education
  • Communications
  • Project management
  • Business development
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Environmental and data analysis
  • Commercial operations management
  • Policy advice
  • Leadership and management

Curriculum

  • One-year full-time programme of 180 credits. Energy & Society I
  • Key Themes and Issues. Courses named on the page include Energy & Society I
  • Key Themes and Issues
  • Energy & Society II
  • Methods and Applications
  • Energy in the Global South
  • Energy Policy and Politics
  • Inch Cape Offshore. It includes a dissertation or research project.

Entry requirements

Academic

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

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree with excellent or very good classification from a recognised institution, In a relevant subject for most programmes.

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Academic Certificates
  • English Language Test Results
  • Personal Statement.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's entry requirements and application deadline on its degree finder page. Apply online through the Apply section of the programme page. The page states whether an application fee applies. Provide a personal statement
  2. Degree certificates and transcripts
  3. References
  4. English language evidence and certified translations. Track your application online and wait for the decision (usually 6 to 8 weeks). Accept the offer and pay the tuition deposit if the programme asks for one. Apply early if you need a visa
  5. As the page advises.

Other costs

Tuition per year£39,690 GBP
Application fee£35 GBP
Deposit£50,517 GBP

Program details

CampusCentral Area
Faculty or schoolSchool of GeoSciences
DepartmentGeneral Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.