MSc International Energy Studies and Energy Economics

This course learns about the multiple and complex challenges facing the energy industry, such as decarbonisation, wide scale digitisation, and decentralisation. Technological change and government initiatives in the energy industries are creating new products, markets, and business models. We will prepare you to work confidently in these new environments. You will study the economic principles relevant to the energy sector and gain an understanding of the essential concepts and frameworks central to its operation and expansion, their economic implications, and the basic economic tools for analysing them.

You will learn to analyse, synthesise, and articulate concepts and practices relevant to the energy industry. You will understand the fundamental drivers of various energy markets, such as oil, gas, and electric power. You'll acquire foundational and contextual knowledge and skills in management, through classroom and work-based learning, and coaching from specialist academics or senior industry professionals.

Careers:

Our alumni have gone on to work in areas such as, international or national energy companies, finance, consulting, and government, or non-government organisations.