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University of Sussex: Energy Policy (online)
Institution | University of Sussex View institution profile |
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Department | Politics |
Web | www.sussex.ac.uk |
pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 01273 876787 |
Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
With innovation at its core, our Energy Policy MSc (online) explores contemporary issues impacting energy policy at local to global scales.
It equips you with a toolkit of frameworks, practical skills and analytical techniques to apply in the real world. You will learn to challenge convention to create practical solutions by looking through an interdisciplinary lens and beyond standard approaches to policy making.
Furthermore, you will be studying at the institution ranked 1st in the world for Development Studies seven years in a row (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2017-2023).
Delivered 100% online, this course draws on expertise from globally renowned academics from our Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU) and the Sussex Energy Group, one of the largest energy policy research groups in the world. You will have the opportunity to engage in rich debates with other professionals and gain a global perspective by exploring policy across organisations, governments and countries. By the end of the course, you will graduate with the skills and knowledge to pursue a career in government, NGOs, and private companies.
We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision. We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described in this prospectus. However, if we need to make material changes, for example due to government or regulatory requirements, or unanticipated staff changes, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | A lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above from any UK university or international equivalent. **English language requirements** Applicants whose first language is not English (and whose first degree was not taught in English) need to supply evidence of IELTS (Academic) high level (6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component). |
Summary
Taught 100% online, this flexible course offers you the opportunity to study Sussex’s internationally renowned Energy Policy Masters from wherever you are in the world.
A version of this course is also available to be studied on campus.
**Course overview**
This course will help you develop the critical and systemic thinking needed to steer the shift towards sustainable energy in the public, private and third sectors. Building on the influential research of the Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU), you’ll be taught by leading academics who are developing new interdisciplinary thinking in energy policy and applying this to contemporary challenges around the world.
This MSc offers a broad-based, social science training in energy policy. Incorporating ideas from economics, political science and innovation studies. There is a focus on the role of innovation throughout the course.
Teaching is interdisciplinary, practical and applied. You’ll focus on real-world policy problems and learn the skills required to analyse them, and propose viable policy solutions.
Applicants do not require any prior training or education experience in the subject area, just a passion to drive change.
This Masters is taught 100% online and is part-time. The course can be completed in a minimum of two years and maximum of four. Students have the opportunity to pause their studies if their work or life commitments require.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | A lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above from any UK university or international equivalent. |
We are a research-intensive campus university with an excellent international reputation, located within the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We welcome spirited students who want to study in a creative and intellectually-challenging environment.
We have been ranked 1st in the world for Development Studies for seven consecutive years in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017-2023.
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