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Politics of Energy, Infrastructure and Environment (Taught)

  • MA
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2026
  • Postgraduate
University of Exeter - Streatham Campus
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Course summary

  • 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.

To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.

Modules

For a full list of compulsory and optional modules please visit our course page.​

Assessment method

Please visit our course page for current assessment methods.​

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University of Exeter - Streatham Campus

Study options

  • MA • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • 09/2026

How to apply

International applicants

Our International Student Support can help you with what you need to do before you arrive and when you get here as a new international student. They offer ongoing support throughout your studies whether that be setting up a bank account or arranging healthcare. Our Global Chums Buddy Scheme and our Intercultural Cafe provide opportunities to meet staff and connect with students. INTO University of Exeter provide pre-sessional English courses for international students as well as free insessional support.​

For more information about entry requirements, bursaries and scholarships and how to apply please visit our course page.

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

For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

In addition to tuition fees and living costs, your programme of study may have other costs associated with it, such as laboratory equipment or field trips. For more information about fees and additional costs please visit our course page.​

Sponsorship information

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 our course page.

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