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Energy master's degrees

World-class, research-led education

We offer a research-led education, guided by experts shaping the energy transition across research, policy and industry. You will join the interdisciplinary Bartlett School of Environment Energy and Resources, host to four institutes with a shared mission to address the challenges of global sustainability. We are part of The Bartlett, ranked #1 for built environment studies in the world (QS World University Rankings 2024). Our faculty is where the UK’s most ‘World Leading’ and ‘Internationally Excellent’ built environment research is undertaken in the UK (REF 2021).

Build your career in the energy sector and beyond

The unique blend of applied skills and knowledge you gain during your studies will prepare you to launch a successful career in business, policymaking, or research, wherever you wish to work in the world. During your degree, you'll have opportunities to network with industry professionals and our accomplished alumni, who have established influential and international careers in the field.

Study in London

London is a dynamic hub for policy making and business, home to influential organisations that are leading the energy transition. As a student, you'll benefit from our strong connections with energy industry leaders, policymakers, and academics, who frequently deliver guest lectures at our Institute. London is also the best city for students in the world (QS Best Student Cities 2025).

Explore our master's courses

Economics and Policy of Energy and the Environment MSc

Global economies and energy systems must transform to meet challenges of climate change, energy resources, and environmental damage. These challenges demand transformations in our economies and energy systems and, in response, this sustainability master’s degree offers you rigorous training in energy and environmental economics, policy, and modelling, combined with a wide range of specialist options to deepen your expertise. You will gain skills to analyse complex issues in energy and sustainability essential to your future career. As a highly qualified professional, you will contribute to finding and evaluating solutions for a sustainable future.

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Energy Systems and Data Analytics MSc

Energy Systems and Data Analytics MSc provides an academically leading and industrially relevant study of energy systems through the lens of data analytics. Advanced analytics, fuelled by big data and massive computational power, has the potential to transform how energy systems are designed, operated and maintained. You will gain the skills and knowledge to unlock the transformative potential of big energy data and understand how it can reshape the energy sector. 

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Smart Energy and the Built Environment MSc

To achieve net zero emissions a new relationship is required between how we produce, supply and consume energy: innovative smart energy technologies and services are crucial. UCL’s Smart Energy and the Built Environment MSc gives you the skills and knowledge for a career at the forefront of the smart energy revolution. It focuses on how renewable energy resources can be integrated with the built environment to enable global transformation, ensuring resilience and security of supply and controlling costs. There is a worldwide demand for specialists with deep expertise in this field, whether in business, policy or consultancy. 

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Student and alumni experiences

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Master's scholarships and funding

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