Politics of Energy, Infrastructure and Environment

Entry requirements

We will consider applicants with a 2:2 Honours degree or above in a social sciences* or humanities discipline. While we normally only consider 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.

*Accepted social science subjects include:

• Anthropology
• Archaeology
• Area and Development Studies
• Criminology
• Demography
• Development Studies
• Economics
• Economic and Social History
• Education
• Environmental Planning
• Human Geography
• International Relations
• Law
• Linguistics
• Management and Business Studies
• Media and Communication Studies
• Philosophy
• Politics and International Studies
• Psychology
• Science and Technology Studies
• Social Policy
• Social Statistics, Methods, and Computing
• Social Work
• Socio Legal Studies
• Sociology

Months of entry

September

Course content

• 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.

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.

Information for international students

International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B2. Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country.

Fees and funding

We invest heavily in scholarships for talented prospective Masters students. This is in addition to the UK Government’s Postgraduate Loan Scheme. For information on how you can fund your postgraduate degree at the University of Exeter, please visit the postgraduate study pages on our website.