Transitions to a Low Carbon Economy, Certificate | University of Surrey | Guildford, United Kingdom
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Transitions to a Low Carbon Economy

5 days
Duration
1275 GBP/full
1275 GBP/full
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About

This module can be taken as standalone or as part of building up to a certificate, diploma or master’s degree. You can take up to three standalone modules before deciding whether you want to work towards any of these. University of Surrey offers the Transitions to a Low Carbon Economy programme. 

Overview

Key facts

If you do decide to build up to a qualification, then you will need to complete and pass the following amount of modules within a five year period: four modules for a certificate; eight modules for a diploma; eight modules and a dissertation for a degree. Please note that certain modules will be compulsory depending on the degree you opt to take.

University of Surrey's Transitions to a Low Carbon Economy programme will teach you more about this topic. 

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • to energy: Overview of end use, supply, economics and policy
  • Energy end use: Current patterns and trends (including transport)
  • Energy conversion and supply: Overview of resources; functions of markets; focus on electricity, heat for buildings and transport fuels
  • Low carbon energy options: Energy efficiency and other demand side actions; carbon capture and storage; renewables and nuclear
  • Low carbon scenarios and energy system transitions; the Multi-Level Perspective and other frameworks for understanding system change, links to sustainable development and other policy objectives
  • Accelerating the transition to a low carbon economy: Role of institutions, behavioural change and policy
  • Open discussion on energy sector responses to climate change.

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 5 days

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

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  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

There are no entry requirements if you are taking this as a standalone module.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    1275 GBP/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 1275 GBP for the full programme during 5 days.
  • National

    1275 GBP/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 1275 GBP for the full programme during 5 days.

Living costs for Guildford

660 - 1140 GBP /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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