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University of Johannesburg MPhil in Energy Studies
University of Johannesburg

University of Johannesburg

MPhil in Energy Studies

Johannesburg, South Africa

Master degree

2 semesters

English

Full time

31 Oct 2025*

Feb 2026

ZAR 40,802 / per year **

On-Campus

* by noon

** fees for the complete programme amount to between R40802,00 and R101910,00. Fees may vary depending on the composition of a particular qualification

Key Summary

    About : The MPhil in Energy Studies program provides in-depth knowledge of the energy sector, covering technical, economic, and environmental aspects of energy systems. This postgraduate degree prepares students to address global energy challenges through a multidisciplinary approach and focuses on sustainable energy solutions.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in various fields such as energy policy analysis, renewable energy engineering, and environmental consultancy. This program opens pathways to work in government agencies, non-profit organizations, and private sector companies focused on energy management and sustainability.

The primary purpose of the MPhil in Energy Studies minor-dissertation with coursework is to provide students with specialized advanced education and training while meeting the requirements of a specific research component so that students can master the required experimental and technological skills and necessary fieldwork competencies such as innovation, decision-making, strategic thinking, and organizational skills. A minor dissertation with coursework MPhil in Energy Studies consists of a minimum of 120 credits of research at level 8 in the form of a research project, written up as a minor dissertation.

Reasons for studying at UJ

  • UJ offers not only a special program called the First Year Experience to help orientate students throughout the first year but we also offer a Senior Student Experience that gears students toward the workplace!
  • Grab the opportunity to participate in a variety of sports and train alongside Olympians and Paralympians on state-of-the-art pitches, tracks, and fields, or just keep fit by joining one of the gyms on each of our 4 campuses.
  • Be part of a young, vibrant, and agile university that reflects and adapts easily to our country’s aspirations, while maintaining global relevance through numerous international partnerships.
  • 178 Internationally respected and accepted qualifications.
  • Join a university that cares enough to have raised over R300 million since the start of 2016 in order to support the Missing Middle Campaign. UJ also ensures that more than 6 000 needy students have two healthy meals per day.
  • Study in the vibrant City of Gold – the economic hub of South Africa. Join a vibrant, cosmopolitan, progressive group of students and academics on their way to re-imagining the future!
  • UJ offers an amazing on-campus experience whether you live in one of UJ’s residences, belong to a day house, or whether you just want to socialize at the Student Centres on all campuses.
  • We ensure the health, safety, and security of all our students through our own on-campus health services and UJ Protection Services.
  • Did you know that during the first five years of UJ’s existence it doubled its targeted research output and to this day, continues to break records!