University of Aberdeen: Energy Politics and Law
Institution | University of Aberdeen View institution profile |
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Department | School of Social Science |
Web | https://www.abdn.ac.uk/ |
pgadmissions@abdn.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 01224 272090 |
Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
MSc Energy Politics and Law provides you with the skills to analyse the relationship between energy needs, politics, law and economics based in Aberdeen which is the energy capital of the UK. As a society, we face challenges in the future concerning our energy reserves, storing energy for future generations, monitoring energy usage, providing it across nations and how governments should regulate it. Energy politics and law brings a multidisciplinary subject together to allow you to develop an advanced knowledge in energy management, regulatory agencies, stakeholder engagement, and NGO/policy advisory roles.
This programme will provide you with the skills to analyse energy, political, economic and legal issues. You will study the politics of energy and of electricity market reform; how economics and legal issues affect political and commercial decisions in energy; how the law affects the oil and gas industry; commercial domestic and international political regulation of energy markets; the politics and law of renewable energy; international energy security issues such as oil crises and the law and politics of climate change. Being based in Aberdeen, Europe's energy capital, there are greater possibilities for opportunities for direct engagement through work experience or collaboration in writing dissertation projects with the energy industry. This will enable you to more easily to find employment in an energy-related activity.
You may study this subject as a stand-alone programme to enhance your knowledge of this area at advanced level, or you may wish to provide the necessary foundations for a PhD in social sciences.
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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Entry requirements | Applicants for admission will normally be expected to hold a relevant Honours degree with a 2:1 standard from a recognised university or body. Applicants without this qualification may be admitted subject to having an alternative qualification, or an approved level of work experience appropriate to the field of study. Also taken into careful consideration is the trajectory of results, an applicant without an overall 2.1 but with 2.1 results in their final two years of study may be admitted. |
Location | King's Campus King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
Fees
Republic of Ireland | 9200 GBP for Year 1 |
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EU | 19400 GBP for Year 1 |
England | 9200 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 9200 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 9200 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 9200 GBP for Year 1 |
Channel Islands | 9200 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 19400 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
MSc Energy Politics and Law provides you with the skills to analyse the relationship between energy needs, politics, law and economics based in Aberdeen which is the energy capital of the UK. As a society, we face challenges in the future concerning our energy reserves, storing energy for future generations, monitoring energy usage, providing it across nations and how governments should regulate it. Energy politics and law brings a multidisciplinary subject together to allow you to develop an advanced knowledge in energy management, regulatory agencies, stakeholder engagement, and NGO/policy advisory roles.
This programme will provide you with the skills to analyse energy, political, economic and legal issues. You will study the politics of energy and of electricity market reform; how economics and legal issues affect political and commercial decisions in energy; how the law affects the oil and gas industry; commercial domestic and international political regulation of energy markets; the politics and law of renewable energy; international energy security issues such as oil crises and the law and politics of climate change. Being based in Aberdeen, Europe's energy capital, there are greater possibilities for opportunities for direct engagement through work experience or collaboration in writing dissertation projects with the energy industry. This will enable you to more easily to find employment in an energy-related activity.
You may study this subject as a stand-alone programme to enhance your knowledge of this area at advanced level, or you may wish to provide the necessary foundations for a PhD in social sciences.
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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Entry requirements | Applicants for admission will normally be expected to hold a relevant Honours degree with a 2:1 standard from a recognised university or body. Applicants without this qualification may be admitted subject to having an alternative qualification, or an approved level of work experience appropriate to the field of study. Also taken into careful consideration is the trajectory of results, an applicant without an overall 2.1 but with 2.1 results in their final two years of study may be admitted. |
Location | King's Campus King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
Fees
Republic of Ireland | 9200 GBP for Year 1 |
---|---|
EU | 19400 GBP for Year 1 |
England | 9200 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 9200 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 9200 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 9200 GBP for Year 1 |
Channel Islands | 9200 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 19400 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
MSc Energy Politics and Law provides you with the skills to analyse the relationship between energy needs, politics, law and economics. As a society, we face challenges in the future concerning our energy reserves, storing energy for future generations, monitoring energy usage, providing it across nations and how governments should regulate it. Energy politics and law brings a multidisciplinary subject together to allow you to develop an advanced knowledge in energy management, regulatory agencies, stakeholder engagement, and NGO/policy advisory roles.
This programme will provide you with the skills to analyse energy, political, economic and legal issues. You will study the politics of energy and of electricity market reform; how economics and legal issues affect political and commercial decisions in energy; how the law affects the oil and gas industry; commercial domestic and international political regulation of energy markets; the politics and law of renewable energy; international energy security issues such as oil crises and the law and politics of climate change. Being based in Aberdeen, Europe's energy capital, we provide opportunities for direct engagement through work experience or collaboration in writing dissertation projects with the energy industry. This will enable you to more easily to find employment in an energy-related activity.
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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Entry requirements | Applicants for admission are expected to hold a relevant Honours degree with at least 2:1 standard from a recognised educational body. In exceptional circumstances applicants without this qualification may be admitted subject to having an alternative qualification, or an approved level of work experience, appropriate to the field of study. |
Location | King's Campus King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
Fees
EU | 9000 GBP for Year 1 |
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England | 9000 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 9000 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 9000 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 9000 GBP for Year 1 |
Channel Islands | 9000 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 19000 GBP for Year 1 |

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