Sustainability and Renewables MSc

This course explores various drivers for renewable energy. These include technology, economy, legal, and government policy. You will gain an integrated and critical understanding of renewable energy technologies.

You will examine the role of international and national law and policy in the area of sustainability. You will study energy forms and renewable energy sources such as:

• wind
• solar
• marine
• energy storage
• resource assessment
• energy production
• delivery and consumption

You will learn about the low carbon transition, with particular reference to renewables. This will prepare you to lead in thinking and practice on vital aspects of the ongoing low carbon energy transition. The low carbon transition takes place at all levels of energy governance.

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 and Renewables 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. It also explores opportunities for implementing renewable technologies across diverse industries and communities.

A significant aspect of this course is its research-driven methodology. You will complete a dissertation on a topic of your choice within sustainability and renewables. 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.

Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy

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 50 countries. We prepare our graduates for high-profile careers in the public and private sectors.