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This course examines the legal and policy framework governing the energy market design and decarbonisation. In particular, it will engage in the issues of energy market liberalisation, network regulation, and measures related to decarbonising the electricity supply. With a focus on the UK, the course also considers European Union and other jurisdictions to draw comparison and analysis.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course examines the legal and policy framework governing the energy market design and decarbonisation. In particular, it will engage in the issues of energy security energy market liberalisation, network regulation, consumer protection, and measures related to decarbonising the electricity supply. With a focus on the UK, the course also considers European Union and other jurisdictions to draw comparison and analysis.
The course will address the following topics:
Decarbonisation of the electricity supply
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 60 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 14 | Feedback Weeks | 17 | |
| Feedback |
Written feedback on MyAberdeen |
Word Count | 1500 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Procedural | Understand | Students will have knowledge and understanding of the main principles governing energy network regulation, consumer protection, and decarbonisation of the energy supply. |
| Procedural | Understand | Students will have knowledge of the concept of energy security, energy market regulation, and relevant market actors. |
| Reflection | Analyse | Students will be able to critically analyse the regulation of liberalisation of energy markets, suitability of regulatory models for different jurisdictions and national circumstances. |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Students will be able to apply their knowledge of the energy market regulation to evaluate legal and policy frameworks in different jurisdictions and national circumstances. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 10,12 | Feedback Weeks | 10,12 | |
| Feedback |
Multiple Choice Question Task x 2 (20% each) Automated assessment, general feedback to the class. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Procedural | Understand | Students will have knowledge and understanding of the main principles governing energy network regulation, consumer protection, and decarbonisation of the energy supply. |
| Procedural | Understand | Students will have knowledge of the concept of energy security, energy market regulation, and relevant market actors. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 19 | Feedback Weeks | 20 | |
| Feedback |
Word Count: 3,500 Written Feedback |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Reflection | Analyse | Students will be able to critically analyse the regulation of liberalisation of energy markets, suitability of regulatory models for different jurisdictions and national circumstances. |
| Procedural | Understand | Students will have knowledge of the concept of energy security, energy market regulation, and relevant market actors. |
| Procedural | Understand | Students will have knowledge and understanding of the main principles governing energy network regulation, consumer protection, and decarbonisation of the energy supply. |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Students will be able to apply their knowledge of the energy market regulation to evaluate legal and policy frameworks in different jurisdictions and national circumstances. |
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