Program Overview

Advanced Energy-Environment-Economy Modelling (BENV0014)

Key Information

• Faculty: UCL Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment
• Teaching department: Bartlett School of Environment, Energy and Resources
• Credit value: 15
• Restrictions: This module is available for MSc Economics and Policy of Energy and the Environment students. Limited spaces are reserved for MSc Energy Systems and Data Analytics students. Students must have taken BENV0012: Introduction to Modelling, Methods and Scenarios or BENV0090: Energy Systems before selecting this module. Students taking the module will need access to a laptop.

Alternative Credit Options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module targets a subset of students who wish to become experts in building, using, and critically analyzing energy-economic models. This process will involve significant hands-on modeling, and the module will cover: linear programming (LP), single/multi-objective optimization, technology policy and diffusion, and training on OSeMOSYS energy systems models.

The module will enable students to develop expert skills in the analysis and critical use of key energy modeling approaches. At the end of this module, students should be able to:

• Fully critique and evaluate alternate energy-economic modeling approaches
• Understand the potential application of energy-economic models in a range of quantitative and analytical research questions
• Run, analyze, and evaluate policy issues using simple energy modeling frameworks

Module Deliveries for 2026/27 Academic Year

Intended Teaching Term: Term 2 - Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)

Teaching and Assessment

• Mode of study: In person
• Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
• Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other Information

• Number of students on module in previous year: 0
• Module leader: Dr. Gabrial Anandarajah

Intended Teaching Term: Term 2 - Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and Assessment

• Mode of study: In person
• Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
• Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other Information

• Number of students on module in previous year: 38
• Module leader: Dr. Gabrial Anandarajah

Intended Teaching Term: Term 2 - Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and Assessment

• Mode of study: In person
• Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
• Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other Information

• Number of students on module in previous year: 0
• Module leader: Dr. Gabrial Anandarajah

Last Updated

This module description was last updated on 10th March 2026.