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Overview
Learn how legislation, economics and safety issues affect renewable energy operations. Examine the legislative and economic frameworks that shape UK, European and international energy provision. Analyse the fundamental safety issues that are important for all renewable energy technologies.
Outcomes
By the end of this Legislation, Economics and Safety course at the University of Aberdeen, you’ll be able to…
- Describe supply-demand relations for renewable energy sources.
- Identify current UK, European and international legislation that new-build and future projects must comply with.
- Explain how international agreements, legislation and treaties affect energy provision.
- Investigate the relationship between market energy demands and the costs of renewable energy.
- Evaluate different sources of renewable energy.
- Assess scenarios to meet energy targets and policy demands.
- Communicate complex information to technical experts and the public.
Programme Structure
Structure:
You’ll look at legislation relating to:
- climate change
- carbon trading and the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS)
- financial support for renewables
- electricity, heating and transportation
- energy transmission and distribution
- sustainability
You’ll study global energy supply-demand relations and the following topics:
- The concept of time value of money
- Discounted cash flow (DCF) and net present value (NPV)
- Investment appraisal techniques
- Internal rate of return (IRR)
- Decision making in a business context
- Cost reduction of renewable energy
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 4 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
Legal Studies Sustainable Energy View 76 other Short Courses in Legal Studies 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
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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:
- a 2:2 UK honours degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or the Physical Sciences, or
- relevant experience that supports this level of study.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1395 GBP / full≈ 1395 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1395 GBP / full≈ 1395 GBP / full
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