Program Overview

MSc Energy Policy

Overview

Gain a deep understanding of the technical, institutional and societal challenges and opportunities facing the energy industry, policymakers, and wider society. Led by an interdisciplinary team of experts from across energy policy, renewable energy engineering, business and social science. Based in Cornwall, a focal point for energy system innovation around onshore and marine renewables and wider energy system solutions. Develop skills in critical thinking and problem solving and access to professional networks to prepare you for a career in understanding and managing energy system change. Part of the Graduate School of Environment and Sustainability community, a hub for interdisciplinary thinking towards greener, healthier and fairer futures.

Entry Requirements

• Normally a 2:1 degree
• Contextual offers
• All applicants are considered individually on merit
• Entry to some of the optional modules from Renewable Energy require an A-level in Maths

International Students

• Please visit our entry requirements section for equivalencies from your country and further information on English language requirements
• International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course
• The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B2

Course Content

• Core modules will help you develop an understanding of the dynamic relationship between policy, society and innovation as they affect the shift to cleaner, fairer energy systems
• Access to a wide range of optional modules will allow you to understand energy system change from multiple perspectives and allow you to tailor your studies to your own personal interests
• Dissertations can either be developed in collaboration with an academic supervisor, or in partnership with an external organisation

Compulsory Modules

• GEOM247: Transforming Energy Systems
• GEOM436: Energy Policy Dissertation
• GEOM408: Transdisciplinary Methods for Sustainability Science

Optional Modules

• ENE3003: Marine Renewable Energy
• ENE3010: Sustainable Architecture
• ENEM105: Low Carbon Vehicles and Transport
• BEPM011: Environmental Governance
• BEPM009: Strategic Innovation for Sustainable Business
• BEP3172: Future 17: Sustainable Development Goals Challenge
• BEPM008: Sustainable Business Management
• GEOM363B: Themes in Climate Change
• GEOM407: Perspectives on Sustainable Development
• ENE2001: Energy Management
• ENE2004: Renewable Energy Systems 2
• POCM012: Global Sustainability Challenges
• EMGM001: Fundamentals of Data Science
• POC3095: Environmental Knowledge Controversies
• CSMM442: Politics, Mining and Sustainable Development
• POCM020: The Resource Paradox: Blessing or Curse?

Fees

• UK fees per year: £13,900 full-time
• International fees per year: £28,600 full-time
• Scholarships: The University of Exeter has many different scholarships available to support your education, including £5 million in scholarships for international students applying to study with us in the 2025/26 academic year

Teaching and Research

• The programme is delivered through a blend of lectures, seminars, tutorials, presentations, case studies, industry visits, group work and a dissertation
• Personal Tutor: You will be allocated a Personal Tutor who is available for advice and support throughout your studies
• A research and practice-led culture: We believe every student benefits from being taught by experts active in research and practice
• Graduate School of Environment and Sustainability: You will become part of Exeter's Graduate School of Environment & Sustainability - a vibrant and supportive postgraduate community based here on our Penryn campus in Cornwall

Careers

• You will develop transferable skills of value to a wide range of employers
• These will vary depending on your choice of optional modules, but may include critical thinking, management and communication skills, computational techniques, data handling and analysis, problem solving, decision making and research methodology
• The programme is practice-oriented, meaning you will be exposed to real world challenges and opportunities from across industry, commercial and policy settings

Related Courses

• Global Sustainability Solutions MSc
• Sustainable Development MSc
• Electrical Power and Smart Grids MSc
• Renewable Energy Engineering MSc

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