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MA Politics of Energy, Infrastructure and Environment

UK

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What will I learn?

Overview

Explore energy utilisation, the transition to sustainable energy sources and the impact of infrastructures on the environment through the unique lenses of the humanities and social sciences.

Focus on real world cases illustrating environmental and energy challenges, using the Middle East and its neighbouring regions to explore global issues.
Tailor your studies to your interests and career aspirations with a wide range of optional modules across disciplines, including optional internship modules in relevant sectors.
Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills for diverse career paths in policy, energy, environment or further academic research.
Choose a traditional dissertation or hone your skills in a specific area with an alternative capstone project.

Course content

MA Politics of Energy, Infrastructure and Environment offers a multidisciplinary exploration of energy use, the transition to sustainable sources, and the environmental impacts of infrastructure and energy. Integrating perspectives from the humanities and social sciences, the course examines these critical issues with a particular focus on the Middle East, a region with paradigmatic struggles around environmental preservation and fossil fuel use.

Customise your Masters to suit your interests with a variety of optional modules, and choose between a traditional dissertation or a capstone project. The capstone project allows you to explore an area of interest through mediums such as curating an exhibition, engaging in artistic production like filmmaking, composing substantial grant proposals for NGOs, or drafting major policy reports.

You will graduate well-prepared for careers in policy, energy, environment, or further academic research, equipped with the knowledge and skills to actively contribute to the development of a sustainable society and economy in the 21st century.

Careers
Employer valued skills

The MA Politics of Energy and Infrastructure course will equip you with a versatile and highly sought-after skill set, preparing you for an impactful career. As a graduate, you will possess a deep understanding of critical issues surrounding energy, infrastructure and the environment.

Which department am I in?

Politics and International Relations

Study options

Full Time (1 year)

Tuition fees
Fees to be confirmed for 2025 entry.

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Streatham Campus 1

Northcote House,

Queen's Drive,

Exeter,

Devon,

EX4 4QJ, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, England

Entry requirements

For international students

For admission to the programme, we would normally expect that you hold a 2:2 Honours degree with 53% or above in a social sciences or humanities discipline. While we normally only accept applicants who meet these criteria, if you are coming from a different academic background which is equivalent to degree level, or have relevant work experience, we would welcome your application. IELTS 6.5 overall and no less than 6 in any section. TOEFL 90 with minimum scores of 21 for writing, listening, reading and speaking.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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