MSc Energy Politics and Law in Aberdeen United Kingdom | University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen | Aberdeen United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 23,800
(c. USD31,873.2)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

The MSc in Energy Politics and Law equips you with analytical skills to examine the interplay between energy demands, political systems, legal frameworks, and economic factors, all while being situated in Aberdeen - the UK's energy hub.

Our world confronts impending challenges regarding energy resources, including sustainable storage solutions, consumption monitoring, international distribution, and governmental oversight. This multidisciplinary field combines energy politics and legal studies to cultivate expertise in energy governance, regulatory bodies, stakeholder relations, and policy advisory positions.

Through this program, you'll gain analytical tools to examine energy-related political, economic, and legal challenges. The curriculum covers energy politics, electricity market transformations, the influence of economics and law on energy policy and business decisions, legal aspects of oil and gas operations, domestic and international energy market regulations, renewable energy policies, global energy security concerns like oil supply disruptions, and climate change legislation. Aberdeen's status as Europe's energy capital offers exceptional opportunities for industry engagement through internships or collaborative research projects, significantly enhancing your career prospects in the energy sector.

You can pursue this program either to deepen your specialized knowledge at an advanced level or to establish a strong foundation for doctoral studies in social sciences.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Document Requirements
You will be required to supply the following documentation with your application as proof you meet the entry requirements of this degree programme. If you have not yet completed your current programme of study, then you can still apply and you can provide your Degree Certificate at a later date.

Degree Certificate
a degree certificate showing your qualifications
Degree Transcript
a full transcript showing all the subjects you studied and the marks you have achieved in your degree(s) (original & official English translation)
Personal Statement
a detailed personal statement explaining your motivation for this particular programme
Reference x 2
two reference letters, one of which should be from your university discussing your academic ability. If you have been out of education for a long time you may wish to use your current or most recent employers, or other professional individuals

The information below is provided as a guide only and does not guarantee entry to the University of Aberdeen.

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.

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

Tuition GBP 23,800

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