International Energy Studies : Energy Economics (MSc)

University of Dundee
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 12 Months Accounting and financeEconomicsSociology

About this course

Learn about the multiple and complex challenges facing the energy industry, such as decarbonisation, wide scale digitisation, and decentralisation.

Technological change and government initiatives in the energy industries are creating new products, markets, and business models. We will prepare you to work confidently in these new environments.

You will study the economic principles relevant to the energy sector and gain an understanding of the essential concepts and frameworks central to its operation and expansion, their economic implications, and the basic economic tools for analysing them.

You will learn to analyse, synthesise, and articulate concepts and practices relevant to the energy industry. You will understand the fundamental drivers of various energy markets, such as oil, gas, and electric power. You'll acquire foundational and contextual knowledge and skills in management, through classroom and work-based learning, and coaching from specialist academics or senior industry professionals.

CEPMLP has been a global voice of energy law and policy since 1977. We are now working towards the transition to low-carbon economies worldwide. With over 6,000 postgraduate alumni from more than 50 countries, we prepare our graduates for high–profile careers in the public and private sectors.

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
2431 Management consultants and business analysts
4124 Finance officers
1172 Social services managers and directors
2433 Actuaries, economists and statisticians
3531 Brokers

Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
12 Months
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Dundee
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Accounting and finance, Economics, Sociology