Program Overview

Strategic Studies and Energy Security, MSc

Introduction

This programme draws in the University of Aberdeen’s expertise in international security and the energy sector to deliver detailed understanding of global energy security, in the context of how different countries and regions operate today.

Study Information

Study Options

• Learning Mode: On Campus Learning
• Degree Qualification: MSc
• Duration: 12 months or 24 months
• Study Mode: Full Time or Part Time
• Start Month: September or January
• Location of Study: Aberdeen

Programme Fees

Stage 1

Compulsory Courses

• PI5541 Political Psychology of Climate Change (30 credit points)
• PI5521 Chinese Security Issues (30 credit points)
• Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD5506)

Stage 2

Compulsory Courses

• Dissertation in Strategic Studies (PI5901)

Stage 3

Compulsory Courses

• PI5001 Strategic Theory (30 credit points)
• PI5037 Critical Climate Politics & Security (15 credit points)
• BU5053 Introduction to Energy Economics (15 credit points)

Available Programmes of Study

• MSc Strategic Studies and Energy Security

Entry Requirements

• Qualifications: Relevant Honours degree with a 2:2 standard from a recognised university or body in International Relations, Politics, History, Geography, Economics, Law and cognate disciplines such as Business Studies.
• English Language Requirements:
  • IELTS Academic: OVERALL - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 6.0; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT: OVERALL - 90 with: Listening - 17; Reading - 21; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21
  • PTE Academic: OVERALL - 62 with: Listening - 59; Reading - 59; Speaking - 59; Writing - 59
  • Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: OVERALL - 176 with: Listening - 162; Reading - 169; Speaking - 162; Writing - 169

Careers

• Career prospects include public advocacy, research, advisory, and project management work for the energy sector, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and regional and global institutions such as the European Union or the United Nations.
• Graduates may also forge careers in the international media, the armed forces, international risk management, and international corporations.

Our Experts

• A small and cohesive group of highly skilled academic staff with many years of graduate teaching experience, who are part of a network of high quality academics in strategic studies and international security.
• Programme Coordinators: Dr James Johnson, Dr Dimitrios Anagnostakis

Features

• We provide a wide range of related research centres including the Centre for Global Development; the Centre for Global Security and Governance; the Institute for Conflict, Transition, and Peace Research; and more.
• Politics & International Relations Society
• Regular Seminar Series and Guest Speakers
• Cutting Edge Research-led Teaching

What our Alumni Say

• Lluviely García Quiroz: "I chose the MSc Strategic Studies and Energy Security at the University of Aberdeen due to the diversity of knowledge and experiences on the transition path to guarantee energy security through the strategic theories application during the changing times."
• Steven McColl: "This programme expanded my knowledge of the political dimensions of energy and gained insight into a broader field of geopolitical strategy. It's an excellent balance of theory and practice and I thoroughly enjoyed engaging with diverse students from around the world on highly topical aspects of security and energy."