Energy Environment and Society modules

Browse Energy Environment and Society to find descriptions, what you will learn, how you will be taught, and how you will be assessed.

Level 1

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    Introduction to the Global Environment module (EV10001)

    Explore geology, hydrology, atmospheric processes, climate change, and oceanography

    • Module code: EV10001
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 1
    • Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Introduction to Geography & Environmental Science - 2 module (EV12002)

    Examine the key processes that drive life on Earth. This will cover atmospheric processes, climate change, oceanography, and the biosphere

    • Module code: EV12002
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 1
    • Semester: Semester 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Politics and Public Policy module (PO11001)

    Learn about key political concepts and ideas in the context of contemporary British Politics

    • Module code: PO11001
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 1
    • Semester: Semester 1
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Global Challenges module (PO12004)

    Learn the key conceptual debates and the main policy challenges marking global politics in the third decade of the 21st century

    • Module code: PO12004
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 1
    • Semester: Semester 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society

Level 2

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    Earth Systems and Resources module (EV21001)

    Learn about critical Earth resources, including geology and soils, and the tools used to monitor resource use and environmental change.

    • Module code: EV21001
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 2
    • Semester: Semester 1
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Earth System Function and Measurement module (EV22002)

    This module provides a grounding in core elements of Environmental Science. This will include environmental chemistry, ecology, and renewable energy

    • Module code: EV22002
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 2
    • Semester: Semester 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Dynamic Human Worlds: Society, Culture, Economy module (GE21001)

    Explore human geography. You will explore this through social, cultural, and political issues in the contemporary world

    • Module code: GE21001
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 2
    • Semester: Semester 1
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Dynamic Physical Worlds: Earth, Water and Ice module (GE22002)

    Learn about geomorphology, hydrology, and landscape and society in the Scottish Highlands

    • Module code: GE22002
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 2
    • Semester: Semester 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    International Relations module (PO21001)

    An introduction to the field of International Relations. This is a core component of the wider subject of Political Science and Politics

    • Module code: PO21001
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 2
    • Semester: Semester 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Comparative Politics module (PO22002)

    The module covers a range of topics in Comparative Politics drawing on different ideas, concepts, theories, and cases

    • Module code: PO22002
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 2
    • Semester: Semester 1
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society

Level 3

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    Energy Law module (CP30001)

    Learn the various aspects of energy law. This will touch on legislation, regulation, commercial contract making and infrastructure provision in the UK

    • Module code: CP30001
    • Credits: 30
    • Level: 3
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Environmental Remote Sensing module (EV31003)

    Explore the principles and applications of data and images from satellite sensors. These will inform solutions to environmental and social issues

    • Module code: EV31003
    • Credits: 30
    • Level: 3
    • Semester: Semester 1
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Biogeography module (EV31004)

    Learn about the observable spatial variation in species distribution. You will also learn about their responses to changing climate

    • Module code: EV31004
    • Credits: 30
    • Level: 3
    • Semester: Semester 1
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Geographies of Health and Disability module (GE31013)

    Study geographical research on contemporary issues. This covers areas such as health and illness, disability, and care

    • Module code: GE31013
    • Credits: 30
    • Level: 3
    • Semester: Semester 1
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Geographies of Children and Youth module (GE31017)

    Understand the role of place and space in the social and cultural construction of childhood(s)

    • Module code: GE31017
    • Credits: 30
    • Level: 3
    • Semester: Semester 1
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Geohazards module (GE31018)

    Learn about the science of the Earth's water resources and the potential risks that they pose to society

    • Module code: GE31018
    • Credits: 30
    • Level: 3
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Research Methods in Human Geography and Politics module (GE31019)

    Learn about the basis of research design. You will also cover some key research methods used both by human geographers and other social scientists

    • Module code: GE31019
    • Credits: 15
    • Level: 3
    • Semester: Semester 1
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Field and Laboratory Skills in Physical Geography module (GE31020)

    Develop hands-on practical skills in laboratory and fieldwork contexts. This is necessary training in physical geography or environmental science

    • Module code: GE31020
    • Credits: 15
    • Level: 3
    • Semester: Semester 1
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Advanced Field Research (Human Geography) module (GE31021)

    Develop your theoretical and practical knowledge of human and related physical environments. You will do this through advanced fieldwork

    • Module code: GE31021
    • Credits: 15
    • Level: 3
    • Semester: Semester 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Environmental Criminology module (GE31022)

    Learn the basic principles of criminology. You will learn to apply these to the physical and natural environment

    • Module code: GE31022
    • Credits: 30
    • Level: 3
    • Semester: Semester 1
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Geographical Information Systems module (GE32012)

    Build knowledge and skills in software like ArcGIS. You will apply it to a range of real-world problems in which location is a key component

    • Module code: GE32012
    • Credits: 30
    • Level: 3
    • Semester: Semester 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Geographies of Power module (GE32014)

    Learn about political geography. You will explore geographical approaches, and engage in study of the dynamic field of political geography

    • Module code: GE32014
    • Credits: 30
    • Level: 3
    • Semester: Semester 1
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Cities: People, Places and Conflict module (GE32018)

    Learn about processes which shape the geography of cities

    • Module code: GE32018
    • Credits: 30
    • Level: 3
    • Semester: Semester 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Tourism, Transnationalism and Mobility module (GE32019)

    Critically explore the changing nature of travel, tourism and transnational connections

    • Module code: GE32019
    • Credits: 30
    • Level: 3
    • Semester: Semester 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Applying Theory to Research and Practice module (GE32020)

    Learn about the broad conceptual and methodological frames behind geography and environmental science. Learn how these inform their study and practice

    • Module code: GE32020
    • Credits: 15
    • Level: 3
    • Semester: Semester 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Data-driven Geography: Statistics in R module (GE32021)

    Develop your data visualisation, analysis, and statistical skills. You will develop this while learning the programming language 'R'. You will also work with real-world geographical data

    • Module code: GE32021
    • Credits: 15
    • Level: 3
    • Semester: Semester 1, Semester 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Water Resources Assessment and Development module (GE32024)

    Equip yourself with skills and knowledge to assess water resources of a catchment. There will be particular reference to hydropower generation

    • Module code: GE32024
    • Credits: 15
    • Level: 3
    • Semester: Semester 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Advanced Field Research (Physical Environments) module (GE32025)

    This module centres around a residential field trip that will allow you to practice core skills in research design, teamwork, and report writing.

    • Module code: GE32025
    • Credits: 15
    • Level: 3
    • Semester: Semester 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Polar Environments module (GE32026)

    Learn about how the Earth's Polar regions are responding to climate change, geopolitical and socio-economic factors, and how those changes affect us all.

    • Module code: GE32026
    • Credits: 30
    • Level: 3
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    The Politics of the United Nations module (PO31012)

    You will learn about the UN's evolving role in global peace and security. You will explore the debates about its effectiveness and need for reform

    • Module code: PO31012
    • Credits: 30
    • Level: 3
    • Semester: Semester 1
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Nations and Nationalism module (PO31017)

    Explore the political dynamics of nationalism and gain proficiency in applying theoretical approaches to better understand this complex phenomenon.

    • Module code: PO31017
    • Credits: 30
    • Level: 3
    • Semester: Semester 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Political Theories of Justice module (PO32005)

    The study of competing theories of how politics should be organised to produce the best outcomes for society

    • Module code: PO32005
    • Credits: 30
    • Level: 3
    • Semester: Semester 1, Semester 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    British Politics module (PO32015)

    Learn about the broad debates and themes surrounding modern British politics

    • Module code: PO32015
    • Credits: 30
    • Level: 3
    • Semester: Semester 1
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Russian Politics module (PO32017)

    Explore Russian politics from the Soviet era to today. This covers topics like leadership, policy shifts, and global engagement

    • Module code: PO32017
    • Credits: 30
    • Level: 3
    • Semester: Semester 1, Semester 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Directed Reading on Research Design module (PO32018)

    You will learn about research design for dissertations in politics and international relations

    • Module code: PO32018
    • Credits: 15
    • Level: 3
    • Semester: Semester 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    European Union Politics module (PO32019)

    • Module code: PO32019
    • Credits: 30
    • Level: 3
    • Semester: Semester 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society

Level 4

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    Energy Law module (CP40001)

    Learn the various aspects of energy law. This will touch on legislation, regulation, commercial contract making and infrastructure provision in the UK

    • Module code: CP40001
    • Credits: 30
    • Level: 4
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Water Resources and Treatment module (EV40001)

    Learn about supply, treatment and disposal of water. You will raise your awareness of related environmental and health concerns

    • Module code: EV40001
    • Credits: 30
    • Level: 4
    • Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Environmental Science Dissertation module (EV41004)

    Undertake an independent research project. You will have guidance from a staff supervisor

    • Module code: EV41004
    • Credits: 60
    • Level: 4
    • Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Sustainable Water Resources Management module (EV41006)

    A critical look into what sustainability does mean, could mean, and should mean. You will also look at how it is applied in environmental management today

    • Module code: EV41006
    • Credits: 30
    • Level: 4
    • Semester: Semester 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Geography Dissertation module (GE41006)

    Undertake an independent research project. You will have guidance from a staff supervisor

    • Module code: GE41006
    • Credits: 60
    • Level: 4
    • Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Advanced Environmental Criminology module (GE41008)

    You will learn basic principles of criminology. You will learn to apply these to the physical and natural environment

    • Module code: GE41008
    • Credits: 30
    • Level: 4
    • Semester: Semester 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Advanced Geographies of Health and Disability module (GE41012)

    Study geographical research on contemporary issues of health and illness, disability, and care.

    • Module code: GE41012
    • Credits: 30
    • Level: 4
    • Semester: Semester 1
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Advanced Geographies of Children and Youth module (GE41014)

    You will learn more on the role of place and space in the social and cultural construction of childhood(s)

    • Module code: GE41014
    • Credits: 30
    • Level: 4
    • Semester: Semester 1
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Advanced Geohazards module (GE41015)

    Develop your understanding of the science of the Earth's water resources and the potential risks that they pose to society

    • Module code: GE41015
    • Credits: 30
    • Level: 4
    • Semester: Semester 1
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Geographical Information Systems (Advanced) module (GE42010)

    Learn more about applying powerful software like ArcGIS to a range of real-world problems in which location is a key component

    • Module code: GE42010
    • Credits: 30
    • Level: 4
    • Semester: Semester 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Geographies of Power (Advanced) module (GE42015)

    Learn about political geography. You will explore geographical approaches, and engage in study of the dynamic field of political geography

    • Module code: GE42015
    • Credits: 30
    • Level: 4
    • Semester: Semester 1
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Advanced Tourism, Transnationalism and Mobility module (GE42021)

    Critically explore the changing nature of travel, tourism and transnational connections

    • Module code: GE42021
    • Credits: 30
    • Level: 4
    • Semester: Semester 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Polar Environments - Advanced module (GE42024)

    Learn about how the Earth's Polar regions are responding to climate change, geopolitical, and socio-economic factors, and how those changes affect us all.

    • Module code: GE42024
    • Credits: 30
    • Level: 4
    • Semester: Semester 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Politics and International Relations Dissertation module (PO40006)

    Politics and International Relations Dissertation (PO40006) A year-long module. Your chance to undertake an extended independent research project of 10,000 words

    • Module code: PO40006
    • Credits: 60
    • Level: 4
    • Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Politics of the Middle East module (PO41011)

    You will explore the complexities and factors that define Middle Eastern politics today

    • Module code: PO41011
    • Credits: 30
    • Level: 4
    • Semester: Semester 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Scottish Politics and Policy module (PO41013)

    Learn about the development of Scottish political policies and institutions and analyse these developments through policy report writing

    • Module code: PO41013
    • Credits: 30
    • Level: 4
    • Semester: Semester 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    European Union Politics (Advanced) module (PO41014)

    Gain insight into the formal and informal dynamics of European Union policy-making and negotiations

    • Module code: PO41014
    • Credits: 30
    • Level: 4
    • Semester: Semester 1, Semester 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Greening Politics module (PO41015)

    • Module code: PO41015
    • Credits: 30
    • Level: 4
    • Semester: Semester 1
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Human Rights Advocacy Internship module (PO42017)

    Learn the politics of advocacy while running your own human rights campaign

    • Module code: PO42017
    • Credits: 30
    • Level: 4
    • Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society

Level 5

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    CEPMLP Dissertation module (CP50003)

    Learn how to write an extensive academic paper based on research, for CEPMLP related LLM and Sustainability courses

    • Module code: CP50003
    • Credits: 30
    • Level: 5
    • Semester: Semester 1, Semester 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    International Petroleum Law and Policy module (CP50005)

    Learn various aspects of international petroleum law and policy. These will involve host governments, state companies, investors and valuable scarce resources

    • Module code: CP50005
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 5
    • Semester: Runs across both semesters
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Mineral and Petroleum Taxation module (CP50006)

    Learn the concepts, instruments, and policies of taxation in the extractive industries

    • Module code: CP50006
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 5
    • Semester: Runs across both semesters
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Petroleum Policy and Economics module (CP50007)

    Learn the economic and policy issues associated with the international petroleum industry

    • Module code: CP50007
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 5
    • Semester: Runs across both semesters
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Legal Framework for International Project Finance module (CP50013)

    Learn about the necessary tools to structure a project finance for the energy and natural resource sector

    • Module code: CP50013
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 5
    • Semester: Runs across both semesters
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Downstream Energy Law and Policy module (CP50033)

    Learn how policy decisions taken towards restructuring the energy industries lead to changes in legislation and regulator's approach

    • Module code: CP50033
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 5
    • Semester: Runs across both semesters
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Energy Economics: The Issues module (CP50037)

    Learn the concepts, theories, and analytical frameworks. These are to be applied to particular issues or problems faced by the energy sector

    • Module code: CP50037
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 5
    • Semester: Runs across both semesters
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Energy Economics: The Tools module (CP50038)

    Learn the concepts and theories related to energy demand, supply and investments. You will learn about their interaction in the economic framework of markets

    • Module code: CP50038
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 5
    • Semester: Runs across both semesters
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    International Law of Natural Resources and Energy module (CP50048)

    Learn the legal mechanisms and international regimes applicable to the energy and international and transboundary natural resources

    • Module code: CP50048
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 5
    • Semester: Runs across both semesters
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    National and Comparative Oil and Gas Law module (CP50049)

    Learn about the various regimes used by states to facilitate oil and gas production

    • Module code: CP50049
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 5
    • Semester: Runs across both semesters
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Project Report module (CP50051)

    Learn to write an academic report focus on a specific economic or management in the energy and natural resources sector, based on extensive research

    • Module code: CP50051
    • Credits: 30
    • Level: 5
    • Semester: Semester 1, Runs across both semesters, Semester 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    CEPMLP Dissertation module (CP50052)

    • Module code: CP50052
    • Credits: 40
    • Level: 5
    • Semester: Runs across both semesters
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Downstream Energy Law and Policy module (CP51002)

    Learn how policy decisions taken towards restructuring the energy industries lead to changes in legislation and regulator's approach

    • Module code: CP51002
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 5
    • Semester: Semester 1
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Analytical Tools for Energy Economics module (CP51003)

    Learn about the economic principles relevant to the energy sector

    • Module code: CP51003
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 5
    • Semester: Semester 1
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Petroleum Policy and Economics module (CP51009)

    Learn how the oil and gas industry works and explore the economics of decision-making for the value chain from upstream to downstream

    • Module code: CP51009
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 5
    • Semester: Semester 1
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Internship Report module (CP51012)

    Learn how to apply new skills and academic knowledge in a workplace and how to write an intellectual report of the professional activities undertaken

    • Module code: CP51012
    • Credits: 30
    • Level: 5
    • Semester: Semester 1, Semester 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Internship Report module (CP51013)

    Learn how to apply new skills and academic knowledge in a workplace and how to write an intellectual report of the professional activities undertaken.

    • Module code: CP51013
    • Credits: 40
    • Level: 5
    • Semester: Semester 1, Runs across both semesters, Semester 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Directed Reading module (CP51014)

    Learn how to undertake research in a field which is of particular interest to you and relevant to your chosen programme

    • Module code: CP51014
    • Credits: 10
    • Level: 5
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Directed Reading module (CP51015)

    Learn how to undertake research in a field which is of particular interest to you and relevant to your chosen programme

    • Module code: CP51015
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 5
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Economics of Electricity and Low Carbon Technologies module (CP51047)

    Learn the concepts of economic regulation encompassing tariff setting in the gas and electricity industries, and learn to analyse economics and policies

    • Module code: CP51047
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 5
    • Semester: Semester 1
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Financial Accounting for Energy and Mining Industries module (CP51048)

    Non-accounting master’s students learn financial accounting, business finance, and develop understanding of the basics of carbon accounting

    • Module code: CP51048
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 5
    • Semester: Semester 1
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Legal Framework for International Project Finance module (CP52007)

    Learn about the necessary tools to structure a project finance for the energy and natural resource sector 

    • Module code: CP52007
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 5
    • Semester: Semester 1
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Mineral and Petroleum Taxation module (CP52009)

    The module studies how the extractive industries are taxed around the world and the relevant policy issues from both corporate and government perspectives

    • Module code: CP52009
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 5
    • Semester: Semester 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Minerals Law and Sustainable Value Chains module (CP52010)

    Learn about the framework of law, governance and contracts in the mining and minerals sector and across value chains from a global perspective

    • Module code: CP52010
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 5
    • Semester: Semester 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Mineral Resources Policy and Economics module (CP52022)

    Learn about key economic and other factors which affect the international mining industry. This will also cover legal and policy issues

    • Module code: CP52022
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 5
    • Semester: Semester 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Oil and Gas Law - Commercial Contracts Matrix module (CP52059)

    Learn about the various structures and aims of commercial oil and gas agreements

    • Module code: CP52059
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 5
    • Semester: Runs during the summer
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    The Political Economy of Climate Change and Environment module (CP52061)

    Learn about the political economy of climate governance. You will explore the driving forces at both international and national levels

    • Module code: CP52061
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 5
    • Semester: Semester 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Fundamentals of International Arbitration module (CP52065)

    International arbitration is a method of alternative dispute resolution. Merchants and investors often prefer this over court-based litigation

    • Module code: CP52065
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 5
    • Semester: Semester 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Principles of Sustainability module (CP52075)

    Learn the principles of sustainability and sustainable development. You will also explore the link between theory, policy and practice

    • Module code: CP52075
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 5
    • Semester: Semester 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    International Regulation of the Energy Sector module (CP52077)

    Learn about legal and policy issues that are involved in the regulation of the energy sector, from a comparative perspective

    • Module code: CP52077
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 5
    • Semester: Semester 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    International Mining Transactions and ESG Standards module (CP53002)

    Explore global mining transactions. You will focus on ESG standards, legal frameworks, sustainability. You will also cover responsible resource governance

    • Module code: CP53002
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 5
    • Semester: Runs during the summer
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Climate and Environmental Economics and Policy module (CP53003)

    Learn how economic principles inform debates on energy and climate change issues

    • Module code: CP53003
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 5
    • Semester: Semester 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Water and Environmental Modelling module (EV51001)

    Learn about water resources in space and time. You will also learn about how environmental resources can be modelled for management applications

    • Module code: EV51001
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 5
    • Semester: Semester 1
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Social Research MSc Dissertation module (GE50009)

    An independent research project on a social science topic, applying the research skills learnt during the MSc programme

    • Module code: GE50009
    • Credits: 60
    • Level: 5
    • Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Research Training and Project Planning module (GE51011)

    Learn the kind of skills you will need to complete your other taught modules. They will also enable you to complete your dissertation

    • Module code: GE51011
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 5
    • Semester: Semester 1
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Applied Theoretical Approaches in Social Science module (GE51012)

    You will learn about key social science concepts. You will explore their practical application to address contemporary social challenges

    • Module code: GE51012
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 5
    • Semester: Semester 1
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Quantitative Methods in Social Research module (GE51013)

    Learn more about using core method for analysing quantitative social data. This will allow you to build and develop your abilities and confidence

    • Module code: GE51013
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 5
    • Semester: Semester 1
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Qualitative Methods in Social Research module (GE52010)

    This module prepares you for undertaking qualitative research

    • Module code: GE52010
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 5
    • Semester: Semester 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Applied GIS and Geospatial Data Analysis module (GE52024)

    Learn geospatial data analysis with Geographic Information Systems. Learn about open geospatial developments connecting to the UN Sustainable Development Goals

    • Module code: GE52024
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 5
    • Semester: Semester 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Research in Practice module (GE52030)

    Apply research design and methods skills to a 'real world' issue

    • Module code: GE52030
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 5
    • Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Climate Change: Processes and Impacts module (GE52033)

    Develop an advanced understanding of global and regional climate change and its impacts.

    • Module code: GE52033
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 5
    • Semester: Semester 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    International Relations Theory module (PO51001)

    Learn about the various competing models that have been developed to explain and understand politics on the global stage

    • Module code: PO51001
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 5
    • Semester: Semester 1, Semester 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Middle East and Terrorism module (PO51009)

    Explore Middle East politics and terrorism. There will be a focus on the origins, impacts, and influence on international security

    • Module code: PO51009
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 5
    • Semester: Semester 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Greening Politics module (PO51014)

    • Module code: PO51014
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 5
    • Semester: Semester 1
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Human Rights in International Relations module (PO52017)

    Learn about the politics, philosophy, and law of human rights

    • Module code: PO52017
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 5
    • Semester: Semester 1, Semester 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Addressing Communal Conflict module (PO52020)

    Examine the origins of the nationality question and territorial politics, as well as approaches to accommodation and conflict resolution.

    • Module code: PO52020
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 5
    • Semester: Semester 2
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Human Rights Advocacy Internship module (PO52021)

    Learn the politics of advocacy while running your own human rights campaign

    • Module code: PO52021
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 5
    • Semester: Semester 1
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Politics and International Relations MSc Dissertation module (PO53001)

    The dissertation is a research project in which you will focus on a topic of their choice, with support from an academic supervisor

    • Module code: PO53001
    • Credits: 60
    • Level: 5
    • Semester: Runs during the summer
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society
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    Policy Report module (PO53003)

    • Module code: PO53003
    • Credits: 60
    • Level: 5
    • Semester: Runs during the summer
    • School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
    • Discipline: Energy Environment and Society