GD5113 Energy and Climate Change Policy

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

30

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Enrolment in the module is subject to approval by module coordinator

Planned timetable

To be confirmed

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr E E Skrzypek

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Module Staff

Emilka Skrzypek

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Module description

This module provides students with a strong interdisciplinary understanding of key issues in energy and climate change policy. In the first part of the module, the students will explore the history of energy and climate change policies, and the contemporary policy landscape. They will gain insights into the role of stakeholders and the public in policy making, and be introduced to the idea of policies as social documents. The second part will equip the students with the essential analytical skills needed to evaluate the effectiveness of policies. The students will also develop a range of practical skills which enables them to become active contributors to energy policy making.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS GD5111

Assessment pattern

100% Coursework

Re-assessment

100% Coursework

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1hr lecture and 1hr seminar (X11 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours

33

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

266

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Identify, understand, and evaluate key energy and climate change policies.
  • Analyse policies as social, political, and economic documents and strategies.
  • Deploy a portfolio of essential qualitative and quantitative analytical and interpretive skills needed for evidence-based policy assessment and planning.
  • Be able to effectively communicate and engage with policy makers by correctly writing, structuring, and presenting Policy Briefs and Evidence submissions.