Overview
This MSc in Economics and Policy of Energy and the Environment from University College London (UCL) is designed to provide a broad understanding of research concepts and methods; environmental and resource economics; modelling, methods and scenarios; environmental measurement, assessment and law; global economics and the political economy of energy and climate change.
All modules are taught by our world-class faculty who have a breadth of industrial and academic knowledge. Recent graduates have gone onto varied and challenging careers at the forefront of industry, research and academia.
Key facts
All modules are taught by our world-class faculty who have a breadth of industrial and academic knowledge. Recent graduates have gone onto varied and challenging careers at the forefront of industry, research and academia.
Career:
Graduates will be equipped to become leaders and entrepreneurs in their chosen area of specialisation, whether in terms of policy-making, economics consultancy, the business management of sustainability issues, energy system modelling or their understanding and application of innovative systems.
Sustainability has become an important consideration across all sectors. The uniquely interdisciplinary nature of this Master's provides students with practical skills that are in demand by employers from a variety of sectors including business, consulting, government, think tanks, NGOs, universities and research institutes.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Advanced Energy-Environment-Economy Modelling
- UK Energy and Environment Policy and Law
- Energy, Technology and Innovation
- Energy, People and Behaviour
- Business and Sustainability
- Advanced Environmental Economics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Economics Energy & Power Engineering Sustainable Energy View 161 other Masters in Energy & Power Engineering in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Normally a minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (economics, economics-plus, a science or engineering subject) or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard is required.
- A non-quantitative degree may, however, be considered provided that some aptitude, e.g. at A level, has been demonstrated for quantitative analysis.
- These requirements may be relaxed for mature students who can demonstrate aptitude and experience, for example, in business or government.
Tuition Fee
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International
29400 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 29400 GBP for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
16500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16500 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.
Part-time fee:
- UK: £8,250
- Overseas: £14,700
Living costs for London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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