MSc Energy Politics and Law

The Energy Politics and Law (EPL) programme offered by the University of Aberdeen aims to develop professionals who can critically analyse, evaluate and comprehend the interconnectedness of law and policy, in terms of energy affairs. The programme facilitates an understanding of how different jurisdictions tackle energy challenges on a local, national and international scale.Course Content: The curriculum provides a comprehensive understanding of how policies and laws impact energy industries. Coursework includes subjects such as International Energy and Environmental Law, Energy Policy, Politics of Renewable Energy, and Energy Arbitration and Dispute Resolution. There are also opportunities for field trips and guest lectures from industry professionals.Key Modules: Students will be exposed to modules tailored to deal with central themes in energy law and policy, such as Energy Politics and Policy, to undertand the broad implications of energy in political discourse. Those interested in international law can look forward to modules such as International Energy and Environmental Law. Another key part is the dissertation, where students cultivate their understanding of a particular area in depth.Accreditations: The course is recognised by the Energy Institute (EI).Future Careers: Graduates from this programme ideally find careers in various sectors like energy policy, environmental agencies, regulation and legal practice, management roles in both the private and public sectors, non-governmental organisations, and various types of consultancies. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.