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Energy Finance and Markets

University of Edinburgh Business School
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition GBP 20,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 20,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Edinburgh, Scotland
Language English

Program Overview

The Energy Finance and Markets at University of Edinburgh Business School is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Energy Finance and Markets programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: GBP 20,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 20,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Energy Finance and Markets programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Energy Finance
  2. Treasury Management and Corporate Finance
  3. Restricted Options (Carbon Markets/Carbon Accounting)
  4. Technologies for Sustainable Energy
  5. Introduction to Energy Policy and Politics
  6. Energy Markets
  7. Research Methods for Energy Finance
  8. Financial Engineering
  9. Advanced Finance Theory
  10. Energy Consultancy Project
  11. Economics for Postgraduates
  12. Emission Reduction Project Development
  13. Low Carbon Investment
  14. Global Financial Markets & Emerging Economies
  15. Behavioural Finance
  16. Investment Management

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: Upper Second Class

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

Entrance to our MSc programmes is strongly competitive. You can increase your chances of a successful application by exceeding the minimum programme requirements.

Academic requirements

You will need a UK first-class or 2:1 honours degree from a good university in one of the subjects below, or an equivalent overseas qualification.

Academic backgroundAn undergraduate degree in business, finance, economics, engineering or a social or physical science is normally required.

Supporting your applicationRelevant work experience is not required but may increase your chances of acceptance.
Preference will be given to those with grades above the minimum requirements due to strong competition for places on this programme.

Applications from current undergraduatesFinal year undergraduate students are welcome to apply, so long as your studies will be completed prior to the MSc programme commencement date.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 20,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 20,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 20,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 20,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Edinburgh Business School directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About University of Edinburgh Business School

University of Edinburgh Business School logo

University of Edinburgh Business School

Edinburgh, Scotland

The University of Edinburgh Business School is the business school within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland.

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months