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Energy Policy University of Exeter

Award Attendance Study Duration Start Domestic fees International fees
MSc On-Campus Full-time 1 years September find out find out

Course 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

The MSc in Energy Policy provides a progression route both for technology-oriented students, such as engineering graduates seeking to develop business and policy perspectives, as well as students from non-technical backgrounds (e.g. from geography, economics etc.) seeking to move into energy-related careers. 

All applicants are considered individually on merit although we usually require a 2:1 honours degree. 

Helping you to apply

The programme has been designed to bring together students from a wide range of backgrounds. Entry to some of the optional modules from Renewable Energy require an A-level in Maths. 

Please also see our guidance on essential documentation required for an initial decision on taught programme applications.

Entry requirements for international students

Please visit our entry requirements section for equivalencies from your country and further information on English language requirements.

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.

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