Energy and Climate Policy MSc

University of Sussex

United Kingdom, Brighton

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University of Sussex

United Kingdom , Brighton

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 26,995 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Energy and Climate Policy MSc

About

Take on the challenge of creating sustainable energy systems. Gain the skills to confidently develop and deliver energy and climate policy with impact.

To avoid catastrophic climate change, global carbon emissions must be brought to zero within a few decades. This requires a transformation of the global energy system, beginning now. On this MSc, you learn to contribute to this challenge. With climate change as a focus, you’ll explore the role of policy and innovation in transforming energy systems, while sharpening your analytical and decision-making skills.

You’ll be taught by globally recognised faculty from the University of Sussex Business School. This course draws on expertise from SPRU – Science Policy Research Unit and the Sussex Energy Group, one of the largest energy policy research groups in the world. You’ll explore the opportunities and challenges of creating sustainable and low-carbon energy systems throughout the world.

Our approach is interdisciplinary, practical and applied. The course gives you an essential foundation for careers in government, international organisations, the private sector and NGOs.

Accreditation

You’ll join the EQUIS and AMBA-accredited University of Sussex Business School. Learn more about all of our course accreditations here. Find out more

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Degree requirementsBachelors degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.0/5.0 or 2.8/4.0.Subject-specific requirementsYour qualification can be in any subject and undergraduate degrees in the social sciences, natural science or engineering are particularly suitable. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.Please noteOur entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

English Program Requirements

IELTS (Academic)

Standard level (6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component).

IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. Find out more about IELTS

We accept IELTS One Skills Retake.

We do not accept IELTS Online.

Check full details of our English Language requirements and find out more about some of the alternative English language qualifications listed below

Alternative English language qualifications

Career

Careers

With the growing importance of energy and climate change, there is strong demand for policy professionals in this field. Graduates from this MSc have gained high-profile positions in:

international organisations (such as the UNDP, UNEP, IEA, and IRENA)
public sector (such as the Alberta Ministry of Energy, Government of British Columbia, German Parliament, UK Energy Systems Catapult, Brighton & Hove Council, Transport for London)
businesses (such as RWE npower, Ecofys, EDF, Unilever, Southern Solar, Renaissance Re, Centro de Apoio a Inovação Social-CAIS)
NGOs (such as the International Social Science Council, Green Jobs Alliance, Global Wind Energy Council, New Economics Foundation)
consultancies (such as E3G, Ernst and Young, Technopolis)
academia and further research.

The MSc offered a strong technical foundation supported by a critical analysis of policy-making, giving me the confidence to navigate a rapidly shifting world.”Chaitanya Kumar
Senior Policy Adviser
Green Alliance