Sustainability and Renewables MSc

University of Dundee
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 12 Months Environmental and earth sciences

About this course

Explore the technological, economic, legal, and governmental policy aspects that are driving renewable energy. You will gain an integrated and critical understanding of renewable and clean energy technologies and issues.

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

  • wind

  • marine

  • solar energy

  • resource assessment

  • energy production

  • delivery and consumption

  • storage

    You'll also acquire skills for formulating, reviewing, analysing, and communicating insights in the area of energy governance.

    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 taking place at all levels of energy governance.

    In 2015, all UN countries pledged support for the 17 Sustainable Development Goals to achieve a more prosperous future for all while protecting natural resources. This course aligns itself closely to these goals and you will have the opportunity to learn more about them during your studies.

    CEPMLP has been a global voice of energy law and policy since 1977. We are now working towards the transition to low-carbon economies worldwide. With over 6,000 postgraduate alumni from more than 50 countries, we prepare our graduates for high–profile careers in the public and private sectors.

  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2114 Physical scientists
    2452 Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants
    2483 Environmental health professionals
    1212 Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services
    2152 Environment professionals
    3581 Inspectors of standards and regulations

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    12 Months
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Dundee
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Environmental and earth sciences