MSc Energy Economics and Law

The Energy Economics and Law course, offered by the University of Aberdeen, is an interdisciplinary programme that brings together law and economics to focus on the challenges and opportunities in the energy sector. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of energy economics theory and its practical application in the legal and regulatory structures underpinning energy markets.Course Content: The programme provides core economic and legal principles relating to energy use, production and environmental impacts. It covers both economic theory and policy issues in depth, exploring key questions such as the role of market forces, regulation and the environment in shaping the energy sector. Students will also have the opportunity to explore how the economics of renewable energy, oil and gas, nuclear power and other energy sources shape legal and regulatory responses.Key Modules: Central to the course are modules on Energy Economics and Law, Energy Policy and Economic Regulation, Environmental Economics, and Climate Change Policy and Law. Optional modules cover a variety of areas such as Renewable Energy, Oil and Gas, and Energy and Environmental Law and Policy in the EU.Accreditations: This programme is accredited by the Energy Institute, which allows students to maximise their career opportunities in the rapidly growing energy sector.Future Careers: Graduates can pursue a wide range of careers in the energy and environmental sectors including roles in policy, regulation, consultancy, and in the energy industry itself. This can range from positions in government departments, regulatory agencies, international organisations, charity and advocacy organisations, or commercial enterprises. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.