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Energy and Climate Policy MSc

University of Sussex

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    University of Sussex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Take on the challenge of creating sustainable energy systems. You can also study an online version of this course with flexible start date.

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. With climate change as a focus, you’ll explore the role of policy and innovation in transforming energy systems, while sharpening your analytical and decision-making skills.

You are 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.

Career

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 MSc, you’ll be well prepared for work in:

  • international organisations (such as the OECD, UNDP, UNEP, IEA, and IRENA)
  • 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.

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 25,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Sussex

University of Sussex

  • University League Table

    47th

  • Campus address

    University of Sussex, Sussex House, Falmer, Brighton, Brighton, BN1 9RH, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Geography & Environmental Science

    30th out of 73 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    133 63%

    34th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    71.0 71%

    48th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.15 79%

    29th

    2

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