MSc Economics of Climate Change

The programme aims to provide a thorough postgraduate education in the specialist area of climate change economics and policy. The compulsory core modules provide a critical understanding of current theories and empirical research in this field of knowledge and students will develop a practical understanding of the application of this knowledge within an institutional framework.

For further details please contact Dr Della Giusta -  m.dellagiusta@rdg.ac.uk

Course structure

Core modules

Economic Theory for Climate Change,
Climate Change & Policy,
Regulation, and
Research Methodology.  

Optional modules

In addition you are invited to select amongst a range of options including: The Science of Climate Change; Carbon & Renewable Energy Economics; EU Environmental Law; Environmental Science; Sustainable Development; Climate Change and Food Systems; Carbon Management; and, Sustainable Urban Systems. 

Assessment

MSc Economics of Climate Change students will be assessed through written examinations, dissertation, assignments, case studies and group presentations.

Entry requirements

Entrants to this programme are normally required to have obtained an upper second class honours degree or equivalent in economics or in a climate change related field. The additional requirements for the programme can be obtained from the pre-requisites of the core modules of the programme.

Career prospects

There will be placement opportunities in a number of different public and private organisations over the dissertation period, which will be arranged over the course of the Spring term. Graduates can expect to find employment in a variety of public and private institutions which are all affected by the requirements of reducing emissions, as well as regulatory institutions both governmental and international.