MSc Economics and Policy of Energy and the Environment

The world faces huge challenges from climate change and environmental damage. Our economies and our energy systems need to transform. We need highly qualified professionals with the expertise to analyse these complex inter-related issues, and to evaluate solutions. UCL's Economics and Policy of Energy and the Environment MSc trains you in the economics, policy, and modelling skills that you need to be part of the global solution. Economics and Policy of Energy and the Environment MSc is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to become a sustainability leader and innovator in business, policy-making or research. You will gain a deep understanding of different economic and policy approaches to the urgent environmental and resource problems that face our global community, with an emphasis on the critical issues of energy and climate change. You will learn how to apply a variety of interdisciplinary analytical methods to resolve these problems, applied to a broad range of practical contexts.

Normally a minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (economics, economics-plus, a science or engineering subject) or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. A non-quantitative degree may, however, be considered provided that some aptitude, e.g. at A level, has been demonstrated for quantitative analysis. These requirements may be relaxed for students who can demonstrate considerable and relevant aptitude and experience, for example, in business or government. Please clearly state in your personal statement how your educational or employment background (including any internships or projects) relates to the programme and what you aim to achieve through your studies. The English language level for this programme is: Level 2

UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Version - Overall score of 7.0 and a minimum of 6.5 in each component. Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Overall score of 96 with 24/30 in reading and writing and 22/30 in speaking and listening.