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Develop your understanding of the economics and policy issues facing the international oil and gas industries
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(MSc) International Energy Studies and Oil and Gas Economics
Degree Duration
12 months
Pathways Available
Pre-Master's open_in_new15 months :
3 months pathway + 1 year degree
18 months :
6 months pathway + 1 year degree
15 months :
3 months pathway + 1 year degree
Start Dates
January | September
Learn about the multiple and complex challenges facing the energy industry, such as decarbonisation, wide scale digitisation, and decentralisation.
In oil and gas corporations, government agencies, and professional services firms, individuals are tasked with articulating the vision of the organisation, sector, or industry. You will learn to assess complex issues requiring close collaboration across similar fields in the social sciences.
You will learn to analyse, synthesise, and articulate concepts and practices relevant to the energy industry. You will understand the fundamental drivers of various energy markets, such as oil, gas, and electric power. You’ll acquire foundational and contextual knowledge and skills in management, through classroom and work-based learning, and coaching from specialist academics or senior industry professionals.
Alumni of this course have gone on to work in areas such as, international or national energy companies, finance, consulting, and government, or non-government organisationsSome notable examples include:Shell, Total, Maersk, Phillips 66, CNPC, Sinopec, CNOOC, Pemex, Petronas, Pertamina, NNPC, GNPC
CEPMLP students can apply for a global internship with Pagoda Projects to develop employability skills and gain valuable international work experience.
The Pre Masters Program will prepare you for the UK, EU or US study system, giving you the confidence and skills that you’ll need to go further in your studies. Depending on your academic qualification and English language level and chosen programme, you can study the IIM over one or two terms.
| What’s the difference between the one or two terms? | |
| One Term | Two Terms |
| 3 months of study | Six months of study |
| Additional academic English and subject-related support | |
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