MSc Global Energy and Climate Policy

Program Overview

The MSc Global Energy and Climate Policy program at SOAS University of London equips students with the knowledge and skills to address the interconnected challenges of climate change and energy policy. It emphasizes practical skills, engagement with policymakers, and a focus on the global landscape. Graduates pursue careers in the public, private, and non-profit sectors, contributing to the transition towards a low-carbon and climate-resilient future.

Program Outline

MSc Global Energy and Climate Policy

Degree Overview:

The MSc Global Energy and Climate Policy program at SOAS University of London equips students with the knowledge and skills to address the critical global challenges of climate change and energy policy. The program integrates these two interconnected issues, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical foundations, practical applications, and policy landscapes of effective climate and energy management.

This program stands out by focusing on the intertwined nature of climate and energy policy, recognizing the crucial role of policy in driving the transition towards a low-carbon and climate-resilient future.

It emphasizes a practical toolkit, equipping students with analytical, advocacy, and negotiation skills relevant to contemporary policy debates and professional settings.

Key Features:

• Focus on global energy and climate policy as integrated issues
• Strong emphasis on practical skills: policy analysis, risk analysis, strategic communication, policy advocacy, and negotiation
• Engagement with policymakers, government officials, energy industry representatives, and NGOs
• Week-long study trip to key institutions in Brussels and Paris
• Advanced media and communication skills training
• Opportunity to organize and run the Centre's annual Energy and Climate Policy conference
• Guest lectures by leading scholars and senior practitioners

Outline:

Structure:

• Students take a combination of taught modules (120 credits) and a dissertation (60 credits)
• Part-time and full-time options available
• Duration: 1 year full-time; 2-3 years part-time

Modules:

• Core modules:
• Global Energy and Climate Policy (30 credits)
• Dissertation (60 credits)
• Guided options:
• List B (45 credits):
• Multinational Enterprises in a Globalising World - Economic and Legal Perspectives (30 credits)
• Risk and Policy Analysis (15 credits)
• Energy Policy in the Asia-Pacific (15 credits)
• Global Advocacy (15 credits)
• Global Public Policy (15 credits)
• International Economics (15 credits)
• and more...
• List C (maximum 15 credits):
• Famine and Food Security (15 credits)
• Energy Transition, Nature, and Development in a Time of Climate Change (15 credits)
• Water and Development: Commodification, Ecology and Globalisation (Development Studies) (15 credits)
• Environment, Governance and Development (15 credits)
• Law and Natural Resources (30 credits)
• Law, Environment and Social Justice (15 credits)
• more...

Assessment:

• Modules are assessed through a variety of methods, including essays, presentations, exams, and projects.
• Dissertation: 60 credits

Teaching:

• Lectures, tutorials, workshops conducted by SOAS faculty and visiting specialists
• Multi-disciplinary approach
• Focus on practical skills development
• Small group interaction
• Guest lectures
• Opportunities for field trips and engagement with practitioners

Careers:

Graduates of the MSc Global Energy and Climate Policy program pursue careers in a variety of sectors:

• Public sector: government departments, agencies, and international organizations
• Private sector: energy companies, consultancies, investment firms, NGOs
• Research and academia
• Media and communications

Other:

• The program is offered by SOAS's Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy (CISD)
• CISD has a strong reputation for research and teaching in international affairs, diplomacy, and policy
• Graduates are well-positioned for careers in a range of sectors dealing with energy and climate policy
• The program provides a unique opportunity to study in London, a global center for energy and climate policy
• Scholarships are available

Home student fees: £18,030 per year Overseas student fees: £26,660 per year Please note that fees go up each year.