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Overview
Learn to analyse the economic issues we face as the energy system transitions from fossil fuels to renewables. In this course, you’ll gain a better understanding of how the world might make this transition.
Outcomes
By the end of this Issues in Energy Transition course at the University of Aberdeen, you’ll be able to…
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the nature of the economic and political challenges around the energy transition.
- Analyse economic policy options to incentivize the energy transition across the different topic areas.
- Understand the trade-offs for between different economic goals associated policies used to support with the energy transition.
- Understand the role of individual behaviour of consumers and firms in determining the outcomes of the economic transition.
- Evaluate government policies and how they influence the energy transition process.
Programme Structure
In this course, you’ll cover the following topics:- Environmental sustainability
- Cooperation in energy transition
- Electricity markets
- Energy efficiency issues from demand-side perspectives
- Renewable energy and policy
- Oil and gas depletion policy
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
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Credits
15 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Sustainable Energy View 42 other Short Courses in Sustainable Energy in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Duolingo English Test 120
TOEFL® IBT OR
90
PTE Academic 62
IELTS 6.5
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Other requirements
General requirements
This course has no formal entry requirements. You decide if it’s suitable for you.
The course is delivered at Masters level. At this level, for this course, you’d usually have at least:
- an undergraduate degree at UK honours level, or equivalent.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1600 GBP / full≈ 1600 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1600 GBP / full≈ 1600 GBP / full
Funding
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