International Energy Studies and Energy Finance

Learn about the multiple and complex challenges facing the energy industry, such as decarbonisation, wide scale digitisation, and decentralisation.

Technological change and government initiatives in the energy and finance industries are creating new products, markets, and business models. We will train you to assess complex issues requiring close collaboration across related topics in the social sciences.

You will learn to analyse, synthesise, and articulate concepts and practices relevant to the energy industry. You will understand the fundamental drivers of various energy markets, such as oil, gas, and electric power. You'll acquire foundational and contextual knowledge and skills in management, through classroom and work-based learning, and coaching from specialist academics or senior industry professionals.

CEPMLP has been a global voice of energy law and policy since 1977. We are now working towards the transition to low-carbon economies worldwide. With over 6,000 postgraduate alumni from more than 50 countries, we prepare our graduates for high–profile careers in the public and private sectors.

Typically we can consider a Bachelor's degree from a well-ranked institution.

A score of

• 75-91% (GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 3.5/5.0) is considered comparable to a UK 2:1 (Upper Second-Class Honours)
• 63-74% is considered comparable to a UK 2:2 (Lower Second-Class Honours)

When you join the Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP) you will have access to dedicated careers support, both during and after your studies, through the Careers Service. This includes 1-1 advice on constructing your cv and preparing for interviews. Students also benefit from the guidance of our academics who have a wide range of international insights and connections from industry and professional experience. The Centre runs a weekly visiting speaker series where professionals from the industry, academia, government agencies, and international organizations are invited to speak on topical issues relating to the energy industry. We maintain strong connections with our alumni who have run careers focused Q&A sessions. You will also have an opportunity to participate in the industry mentorship programme and master classes delivered by experienced industry professionals.

Careers

Graduates of the programme traditionally find career opportunities in energy companies such as international oil companies and national oil companies, in the financial sector, in government agencies and in consulting firms. Today, as global energy and climate issues become a pervasive force in our daily lives, graduates have a broader range of additional opportunities within international organizations, non-governmental organizations, think-tanks and academia.

Whichever direction you take, you can see from the profiles below that the success enjoyed by our graduates is based not only on the energy finance knowledge they have acquired during their MSc studies, but the wider skills they have developed whilst at CEPMLP.

Internships

We support our students who wish to apply for internships – these can form part of your MSc programme in place of the project report or be undertaken after your studies. Our students have succeeded in securing internships in a variety of organisations, ranging from leading international organizations, major energy companies to boutique consulting firms, such as the International Energy Agency, the International Energy Forum; BP, Shell, Total; Wood Mackenzie, Deloitte, IHS Markit; and Immersa, SynTao Green Finance. For some, internships can lead directly to a fulltime paid job.

Pagoda Projects

MSc students can also apply for a global internship with our partners Pagoda Projects to develop employability skills and gain valuable international work experience. A Pagoda internship, can be undertaken in a variety of locations globally, or done remotely. Either way it lasts 6-8 weeks and takes the place of the project report. Students complete an internship report.