Sustainability MSc

Sustainability involves balancing environmental, social, and economic factors to maintain the health of our planet and society. Sustainable practices include reducing waste, conserving energy, and promoting biodiversity.

Study the law and governance that guide strategic decisions on complex sustainability issues. These may relate to the economy, the environment, and technology.

You will examine the relationship between energy, the environment, and climate change. You will learn how they relate to sustainability throughout all sectors of society.

You will learn to design and implement strategies for driving change. These strategies aim to enhance sustainability at various levels, locally and globally.

In 2015, all UN countries pledged support for the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. These goals aim to create a more prosperous future while protecting natural resources.

In the same year, 196 countries adopted the Paris Agreement at COP21. They committed to limiting global warming to well below 2°C and pursue efforts to keep it to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.

Our Sustainability course aligns itself closely with these goals. You will have the opportunity to learn more about them during your studies.

Our course is a one-year postgraduate degree. Our teaching is research-led and ensures you gain up-to-date knowledge and skills.

You will explore a diverse range of topics. You will start by learning about the foundational concepts of sustainability and the low carbon transition. You will then explore global Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards. Our course teaches the role of ESG standards in driving sustainability practices.

Our course addresses practical challenges. You will be taught how to manage global renewable energy transitions and how to provide solutions to climate challenges.

A significant aspect of this course is its research-driven methodology. You will complete a dissertation on a topic of your choice within sustainability. This enhances your analytical and project management skills. It will also prepare you for impactful contributions in an evolving field.

You will learn to formulate, review, analyse, and communicate insights in energy governance.

You will have the opportunity to go on a related placement with industry or the public sector, where you will work on an actual case for real clients.

CEPMLP has been a global voice of energy law and policy since 1977. We are working towards the transition to low-carbon economies worldwide. CEPMLP has over 6,000 postgraduate alumni from more than 80 countries. We prepare our graduates for high-profile careers in the public and private sectors.