How long does the BSc (Hons) Energy Policy and Governance take to complete?

The BSc (Hons) Energy Policy and Governance typically runs across 36 months full honours (top-up routes available for holders of a Higher Diploma). LSPE offers flexible pacing so that professionals and international students can complete the BSc (Hons) Energy Policy and Governance alongside work or other commitments.

Is the BSc (Hons) Energy Policy and Governance delivered online or on campus?

The BSc (Hons) Energy Policy and Governance is available through both on-campus and online study routes at LSPE. Students can choose the mode of delivery for the BSc (Hons) Energy Policy and Governance that best fits their location and professional context.

Is the BSc (Hons) Energy Policy and Governance recognised for UK and international careers?

Yes. The BSc (Hons) Energy Policy and Governance is a UK-referenced LSPE programme aligned with recognised UK and international energy bodies including CFA Institute, IETA and the Energy Institute (UK), giving graduates credible evidence of structured study for UK and international employers.

What are the entry requirements for the BSc (Hons) Energy Policy and Governance?

Applicants for the BSc (Hons) Energy Policy and Governance are assessed against LSPE Bachelor (BSc / BBA / BSc Hons) entry criteria, including prior study, English proficiency and (where relevant) professional experience. The LSPE admissions team reviews each application individually.

How much does the BSc (Hons) Energy Policy and Governance cost, and is funding available?

Tuition for the BSc (Hons) Energy Policy and Governance varies by delivery route and applicant status. LSPE publishes current fee schedules on request, and the admissions team can discuss instalment options and any available scholarships or partner funding routes for the BSc (Hons) Energy Policy and Governance.

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Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Energy Policy and Governance at the London School of Petroleum and Energy (LSPE) is a bachelor (bsc / bba / bsc hons) programme delivered over 36 months full honours (top-up routes available for holders of a Higher Diploma). It develops a full honours BSc in energy policy and governance covering climate policy, regulatory design and corporate ESG governance, drawing on the CFA Institute, Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP), Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI), CIMA, IETA and the International Energy Agency to shape a UK and internationally referenced curriculum. Study is available across on-campus and online routes so that professionals in employment and international applicants can complete the BSc (Hons) Energy Policy and Governance without relocating for the whole programme.

By the end of the BSc (Hons) Energy Policy and Governance, students are grounding the applied capability needed to move confidently into energy trading houses, integrated majors, investment banks, sovereign wealth funds, energy consultancies and government-facing energy analytics units across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. The programme sits inside the Energy Economics, Finance, Trading and Analytics department at LSPE and articulates cleanly into the next level of study, so learners who progress through the LSPE ladder arrive at postgraduate work with structured evidence of subject exposure.

Content is written to build full honours vocabulary bringing strategic thinking, quantitative modelling and dissertation-level rigour to the subject, with tutors framing the BSc (Hons) Energy Policy and Governance around the practical decisions taken every day inside commodity trading, quantitative energy finance, energy accounting, portfolio management and market analytics. Assessment is designed to translate directly into work-ready deliverables that graduates can point to in interviews and portfolios.

Key Features

UK-referenced curriculum shaped around CFA Institute, GARP and IETA guidance
Study across on-campus and online routes to suit working professionals and international students
Applied case studies drawn from commodity trading, quantitative energy finance, energy accounting, portfolio management and market analytics
Structured cohort-based delivery with dedicated tutor support throughout the BSc (Hons) Energy Policy and Governance
Digital learning environment with assessment feedback aligned to UK academic conventions
Career services support covering CV, LinkedIn and interview preparation for the BSc (Hons) Energy Policy and Governance
Alignment with the wider LSPE articulation pathway from Certificate through to Master's routes

What You Will Learn

Apply policy analysis frameworks to UK, EU and international energy jurisdictions
Model policy trade-offs across security, affordability and sustainability
Analyse corporate governance responses to transition and TCFD expectations
Apply IEMA, TCFD, GRI and Energy Institute references to policy work
Coordinate policy research programmes across academic and industry partners
Design dissertation-quality research on energy policy and governance
Communicate policy analysis to ministers, boards and civil society
Complete a supervised placement in a policy or governance team

The learning outcomes above are assessed through a mix of written assignments, applied case exercises and a final project or portfolio submission that draws on the vocabulary and workflows introduced during the BSc (Hons) Energy Policy and Governance.

Who This Course Is For

A-Level and IB students targeting energy policy careers
Higher Diploma holders progressing to full honours degrees
International applicants seeking a UK-referenced BSc (Hons) in energy policy
Career changers with humanities or social-science backgrounds

Whichever of these audiences you belong to, the LSPE admissions team is happy to talk through how the BSc (Hons) Energy Policy and Governance would fit alongside your current work, prior study and long-term energy-sector goals.

Career Pathways

Graduate Energy Trader
Graduate Commodity Analyst
Graduate Energy Portfolio Manager
Graduate Energy Risk Manager
Graduate Energy Economist
Graduate Energy Finance Manager

The LSPE careers service supports students on the BSc (Hons) Energy Policy and Governance with structured introductions to energy trading houses, integrated majors, investment banks, sovereign wealth funds, energy consultancies and government-facing energy analytics units, alongside CV coaching, LinkedIn refinement and interview practice tailored to the energy sector. Structured onward-articulation into further LSPE programmes is available for graduates who want to keep building sector-specific credentials over time.

Entry Requirements

A-Levels (BBC or above) or IB (26+ points) or equivalent overseas qualifications
A completed Higher Diploma or Advanced Diploma for top-up routes
IELTS 6.0 overall (no band under 5.5) or equivalent English proficiency
Personal statement outlining career objectives in the petroleum or energy sector
Two academic or professional references

Applicants who do not fully meet these criteria are still encouraged to submit an application for the BSc (Hons) Energy Policy and Governance: LSPE reviews prior work experience, professional certifications and portfolio evidence on a case-by-case basis, particularly for international candidates and career changers.

Why Study at LSPE

LSPE is the London School of Petroleum and Energy, a specialist division of Harold International College of London focused on the operational, commercial, financial and strategic disciplines that run modern petroleum, energy, renewables and energy-transition businesses worldwide.

Every LSPE programme is aligned with recognised UK and international energy bodies including the Energy Institute (UK), the Society of Petroleum Engineers, the Institution of Chemical Engineers, the International Energy Agency, the International Renewable Energy Agency and the Chartered Management Institute, so graduates step into the sector with credible, industry-referenced study behind them.

Students on every LSPE route are supported by dedicated career services covering CV, LinkedIn, interview coaching and structured introductions to UK and international oil, gas and energy operators, renewables developers, energy trading houses, consultancies and government bodies.

Apply for BSc (Hons) Energy Policy and Governance

Applications for the BSc (Hons) Energy Policy and Governance are open through the LSPE admissions team. Apply for your full LSPE undergraduate energy degree by submitting your application, a short statement of interest and any supporting evidence of prior study or professional experience. The admissions team will guide you through mode-of-study choice, cohort start date, deposit and enrolment for the BSc (Hons) Energy Policy and Governance. Enrol Now.