Students whose first language is not English must have a minimum of 6.5 IELTS score, with no individual score lower than 5.5
The MSc Economics & Policy of Energy & Climate Change aims to produce future leaders in the sectors of energy and climate change.
The course addresses the complex and increasingly more extreme challenges and uncertainties that industries, economies, governments and societies face. By the end of the programme, you'll be well equipped to understand these, and have the knowledge to adapt to this changing context.
You'll learn about the rapid changes within the global energy system and about the way in which this is impacted by climate change and by the efforts to mitigate its impacts. These changes include escalating energy demand, constraints on supplies, impacts on energy mix, introduction of smart grids, fluctuating energy prices, regulatory pressures to reduce carbon emissions and to promote sustainability, increased integration of renewable energy sources, and changing demographics and patterns of energy use and supply.
The course offers excellent opportunities to network with energy and climate change specialists from a broad range of organisations. We've designed the course to maximise the opportunities for industry engagement. You'll also have the opportunity to take part in events organised by the Scottish Energy Forum.
The course covers areas of particular strengths of the Department of Economics, with a focus on energy and climate change. Through the Fraser of Allander Institute, the department also boasts research expertise in applying economic knowledge in the policy field.
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Core classes
Semester 1
Economic Appraisal and Modelling
Economic Data Analysis
Energy Economics
Natural Resources, Sustainability and Governance
Energy Finance and Forecasting
Energy Technologies, Impacts and Implementation
Semester 2
Environmental Economics
Climate Change Economics
Energy Industries and Markets
Global Energy Policy and Politics
Summer Project
Elective classes
You can choose two from the list below. These classes are offered by the Department of Economics.
Games of Strategy
Fundamentals of Microeconomics
Fundamentals of Macroeconomics
Topics in Public Economics
International Macroeconomics
International Development
Health Economic Policy
Economics of Inequality and Inclusive Growth
Regional Development Policy
Energy is the largest and most critical industry in the global economy today, and climate change is a significant driver of change in the energy sector. Employers are seeking out skilled graduates to work in the energy industry and in the fields of climate change, environment and sustainability. As a graduate of the MSc Economics & Policy of Energy & Climate Change, you'll be well placed to manage the complex challenges facing the energy and the environmental sectors in the 21st century.
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
