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Overview
The global oil and gas sector remains a key component of the energy industry, and an important part of the economic development strategy for many developing countries. The way that governments manage these resources has a great influence on the investment decisions of major oil and gas companies.
Careers
This Petroleum Economics and Policy course at the University of Aberdeen is valuable learning for careers within energy companies, consultancy, government, and environmental or regulatory departments of energy.
Reaching beyond the private sector, it’s also ideal for those looking to progress within governments and NGOs, who need high-quality graduates with an excellent understanding of the energy sector.
Programme Structure
With guidance from energy economists and researchers, you’ll learn:- to make sense of petroleum policies
- how governments influence oil and gas developments around the world
- how decisions on taxation and fiscal rules influence private sector investment
- how oil and gas firms make investment decisions, including whether or not to drill an exploration well, or develop an entire gas production project
- how governments can design and implement various fiscal devices to collect tax and rents from the oil and gas sector for the benefit of wider society
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
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Credits
15 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Economics Mining, Oil & Gas View 54 other Short Courses in Economics 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
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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
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