Careers in energy

Are you passionate about building a sustainable energy future? 

Whether you're aiming to become an energy analyst, pursue energy policy jobs, or lead the transition to low-carbon systems, a master’s degree from the UCL Energy Institute can get you there. 

At the UCL Energy Institute, we equip our graduates with the interdisciplinary knowledge and practical skills to lead the global energy transition. Whether your ambition lies in shaping policy, advancing data-driven energy systems, or delivering low-carbon infrastructure, our postgraduate programmes provide the critical foundation to drive change. 

97.3% of our graduates were in work or further study within 15 months of graduation. Our alumni are active in 39 countries, contributing to diverse sectors at the forefront of the sustainability agenda (HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey 2017-22).

Professional pathways and global impact 

Graduates of the UCL Energy Institute go on to build meaningful careers across a broad spectrum of high-impact sectors. From scientific and technical professions to global consultancies, and from shaping energy and environmental strategies to securing jobs in renewable energy and sustainable innovation, to influencing finance and government policy, our alumni are helping to lead the transition to a more sustainable future. 

Roles undertaken by our graduates include: 

• Energy Analyst 
• Management Consultant 
• Data Scientist 
• Sustainability Advisor 
• Economist / Statistician 
• Environment Professional 
• Business Analyst 
• Engineering Professional 

Our alumni hold influential positions in leading global organisations, including: 

• Deloitte  
• McKinsey & Company 
• Baringa 
• EY  
• Accenture 
• Carbon Trust 
• Bloomberg 
• Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy 
• Atkins 

Alumni story: From Bahrain to global impact 

Strategy Lead at Office of the Prime Minister, Bahrain and Smart Energy and the Built Environment MSc graduate Amna AlAseeri joined UCL seeking to explore how the built environment could contribute to sustainable living. Her academic journey began in architecture, but quickly evolved to address broader environmental and technological challenges. 

The Energy Institute’s multidisciplinary environment enabled Amna to collaborate with architects, engineers, and policymakers from across the globe, a transformative experience that shaped her systems-thinking approach. 

After graduating, Amna gained hands-on experience managing carbon monitoring and district energy systems in London before returning to Bahrain, where she now leads on national infrastructure and sustainability initiatives. 

Her message to future students: 

Dedicated careers support at The Bartlett 

Students at the UCL Energy Institute benefit from a wide-ranging suite of careers support services offered by UCL Careers and The Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment. This includes: 

• Tailored 1:1 coaching with career consultants 
• CV and interview skills workshops 
• Employer events and industry networking sessions 
• Access to the "Building a Better Future" consultancy project, where students tackle real-world challenges with organisations such as Buro Happold, C40 Cities, and the Greater London Authority.

 Our goal is to ensure that every graduate leaves UCL not only with academic excellence, but the confidence, connections, and skills to thrive professionally and make meaningful contributions to the global energy transition. Whether you're just starting out or looking to elevate your energy career, our programmes will support you at every stage.