这项2017年全新的计划是地理科学学院与社会政治学院之间的合作。世界正面临着“能源困境”，即如何实现能源安全，能源公平和环境可持续性。在使学生对低碳技术，政策和市场有积极了解的同时，这项新的MSc计划将重点直接放在分析能源转型的社会，社会和环境方面。您将研究公民如何参与能源系统的变化并受其影响。从理论上讲，该计划将使您能够将供应方问题与地缘政治和政治经济联系起来，同时将针对与可持续消费的更广泛挑战相关的能源需求进行研究。在更实际的水平上，您将探索“智能” ICT的潜力，以影响消费并为家庭和社区层面的可持续
MSc Energy, Society and Sustainability, you can explore these challenges affecting our world today and in the future.The MSc in Energy, Society and Sustainability equips you with an understanding of how different societies can address the challenge of balancing energy with sustainability. It brings together a social, political, economic, and environmental understanding of low-carbon technologies.<br><br>You will explore the risks, costs, and benefits of transitioning to low-carbon energy in a globalised world.<br><br>The programme will equip you with a critical awareness of related local, regional and global debates and challenges, such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the role of energy in development.<br><br>You will benefit from our access to insightful case studies, as well as the organisations and communities our lecturers work closely with, from local Scottish islands to international corporations. These cases demonstrate global best practices and identify paths to sustainable energy management.