MSc Economics and Policy of Energy and the Environment

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. A non-quantitative degree may, however, be considered, provided that aptitude is demonstrated for quantitative analysis, e.g. through some undergraduate modules, and/or through A levels or overseas equivalents. These requirements may be relaxed for students who can demonstrate considerable and relevant aptitude and experience, for example, in business or government. Please clearly state in your personal statement how your educational or employment background (including any internships or projects) relates to the programme and what you aim to achieve through your studies.

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UCL offers a range of financial awards aimed at assisting both prospective and current students with their studies.

Sustainability is a critical issue across all economic sectors and countries. The uniquely interdisciplinary nature of this Master's provides you with transferable skills that employers  value. 

These include presentation skills, critical interpretation, data analysis, project management, teamwork and other technical skills, that you have applied to sustainability issues during your course. Graduates of the Economics and Policy of Energy and the Environment MSc are equipped to become leaders and entrepreneurs in their chosen area of specialisation, whether in business, finance, consulting, government, think tanks, NGOs, universities or research institutes. 

Compulsory modules

•  Research Concepts and Methods
•  Environmental and Resource Economics
•  Introduction to Energy Modelling and Scenarios
•  Environmental Measurement, Assessment and Law
•  Planetary Economics and the Political Economy of Energy and Climate Change
•  Dissertation: Economics and Policy of Energy and the Environment

Optional modules

• Business and Sustainability
•  Advanced Energy-Environment-Economy Modelling
•  Energy, Technology and Innovation
•  Energy, People and Behaviour
•  Econometrics for Energy and the Environment
•  Economic Methods for Sustainable Decision Making
•  Behavioural Economics and Game Theory for the Environment
•  Energy, Environment and Resources in Developing Countries
•  Social Value and New Energy Business Models
•  Climate Finance
•  Electricity Market Design for the Energy Transition