Climate Finance (N1631)

15 credits, Level 5

Spring teaching

On this module, you’ll build a foundation in economic theory for carbon pricing and gain a detailed understanding of carbon markets. You’ll explore practical aspects of carbon market design, examining common challenges and proposed solutions.

Key topics include:

  • empirical methods for evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of carbon markets as tools for mitigating climate change
  • investment performance of renewable energy funds and green bonds
  • roles of different participants in emissions trading schemes
  • implications of the Paris Agreement
  • IPCC recommendations for climate change mitigation.

Teaching

67%: Lecture
33%: Seminar

Assessment

30%: Coursework (Essay)
70%: Examination (Computer-based examination)

Contact hours and workload

This module is approximately 150 hours of work. This breaks down into about 33 hours of contact time and about 117 hours of independent study. The University may make minor variations to the contact hours for operational reasons, including timetabling requirements.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We鈥檙e planning to run these modules in the academic year 2024/25. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We鈥檒l make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.