MSc Global Energy and Climate Policy

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Master

In City of London

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    City of london

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Start of programme: September intake only
Mode of Attendance: Full-time or Part-time
Who is this programme for?:
The use of energy – electricity generation, transportation, heating/cooling and industrial consumption – is the most important driver of climate change by far. Effectively addressing this urgent global challenge therefore requires transformational changes in the ways we produce, consume and govern energy. More than two decades of political contestation have shown that a supportive policy environment – meaningful and consistent domestic laws and regulation underpinned by ambitious international treaties – is the only way to affect these changes, develop alternatives to emissions-intensive fossil fuels and transition economies around the world onto a secure, low-carbon and climate-friendly footing.
The MSc addresses precisely these issues, treating climate and energy policy as inextricably linked. Cases drawn from both the Global North and South will form the basis of your studies as you examine how policy is made, advocated and implemented – or sometimes prevented – around the world. You will acquire theoretical knowledge of climate and energy policies as well as practical skills in risk analysis, policy analysis and strategic advocacy. The MSc is rounded out by negotiation and media training and a week-long study tour to key institutions in the energy and climate policy space in Brussels and Paris, such as the European Commission, various energy lobby groups, and the International Energy Agency (IEA).

The knowledge you gain on the MSc could lead you to high level academic or professional engagement in the public, private or non-profit sectors, including in public administration, international organisations, corporations, think tanks, public affairs & advocacy or any number of other arenas where climate and energy policies are shaped. levant professional experience and where the applicant can demonstrate a sustained practical interest in...

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What I would highlight: Great bunch of likeminded people. It's really interesting to meet others with a great vision.
What could be improved: Nothing
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Subjects

  • Credit
  • IT Law
  • Politics
  • Governance
  • IT
  • Communication Skills
  • Climate Change
  • International
  • Global
  • Law
  • Public
  • Government
  • IT Development
  • Climate
  • Economic
  • Digital
  • Cultural
  • Intercultural awareness
  • Global Creative
  • Global Energy
  • Climate Policy
  • Global Public Policy

Course programme

Students take taught modules to the value of 4 full units plus 15,000 word dissertation (15PFFC989 60 Credits)

  1. Two 30 credit modules and one 15 credit module from A (compulsory)
  2. Three 15 credit modules (or one 30 credit module and one 15 credit module) from B or C
  3. Dissertation (compulsory) on a topic related to the programme’s core themes
A). Global Energy and Climate Policy modules
  • Applied Energy and Climate Studies (AECS)
  • Global Public Policy
  • Global Energy & Climate Policy
B). Additional modules available from the Centre
  • Energy Policy in the Asia-Pacific
  • International Relations 1: Foundations of World Politics
  • International Law: Contemporary Problems of World Order
  • Foundations of International Law
  • Sport and Diplomacy: More than a Game
  • History and Future of the United Nations
  • Global Advocacy
  • International Security
  • Multinational Enterprises in a Globalising World - Economic and Legal Perspectives
  • International Economics
  • General Diplomatic Studies
  • Diplomatic Practice
C). Electives

An elective module can be chosen from a wide variety available at SOAS dependent upon permission being granted by the module convenor and the student’s prior academic qualifications. Suggested electives for Global Energy and Climate Policy students

  • Climate Change and Energy Law and Policy
  • Law and Natural Resources
  • Law, Environmental and Sustainable Development in a Global Context
  • Natural resources, development and change: putting critical analysis into practice
  • Famine and food security
  • Water Law: Justice and Governance
  • Water and Development:Conflict and Governance

This is the structure for 2018/19 applicants

If you are a current student you can find structure information on Moodle or through your Department.

Programme Specification
  • Programme Specification 2015/2016 (pdf; 172kb)
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MSc Global Energy and Climate Policy

£ 16,315 + VAT