MSc Economics & Policy of Energy & Climate Change

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 can 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.

Assessment

Classes will be assessed during semester 1 and 2 using combinations of class tests, written assignments, presentations and participation in class activities. Exams will take place at the end of each semester in December and April/May.

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Modules

  • Economic Appraisal and Modelling
  • Economic Data Analysis
  • Energy Economics
  • Natural Resources, Sustainability and Governance
  • Energy Finance and Forecasting
  • Energy Technologies, Impacts and Implementation
  • Environmental Economics
  • Climate Change Economics
  • Energy Industries and Markets
  • Global Energy Policy and Politics
  • Summer Project
  • 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
  • Strathclyde Business School
  • Faculty of Engineering
  • Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
  • Faculty of Science
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    £21,900 Per Year

    International student tuition fee

    1 Year

    Duration

    Sep 2025

    Start Month

    Aug 2025

    Application Deadline

    Upcoming Intakes

    • September 2025
    • September 2026

    Mode of Study

    • Full Time