GY427 Half Unit
Climate Change: Science, Economics and Policy
This information is for the 2024/25 session.
Teacher responsible
Professor Simon Dietz
Availability
This course is compulsory on the MSc in Environmental Economics and Climate Change and MSc in Environmental Policy, Technology and Health (Environmental Economics and Climate Change) (LSE and Peking University). This course is available on the MSc in Environment and Development, MSc in Environmental Policy and Regulation, MSc in Environmental Policy, Technology and Health (Environment and Development) (LSE and Peking University) and MSc in Environmental Policy, Technology and Health (Environmental Policy and Regulation) (LSE and Peking University). This course is available with permission as an outside option to students on other programmes where regulations permit.
The number of students that can be accommodated is limited. If the course is over-subscribed, places will be allocated at the Department’s discretion and a waiting list may be created. Priority will be given to students on the MSc in Environment and Development, and the MSc in Environmental Policy and Regulation, then students on other programmes within the Department of Geography and Environment. For further details, please contact your relevant Programme Coordinator.
Course content
A comprehensive guide to the issue of climate change, from fundamental concepts in climate science, through estimating the future impacts of climate change on economies and societies, to cutting greenhouse gas emissions by using economic instruments such as carbon trading. Interdisciplinary, but with an emphasis on economic analysis, albeit taught in a non-technical style.
Teaching
In the Department of Geography and Environment, teaching will be delivered through a combination of classes/seminars, pre-recorded lectures, live online lectures and other supplementary interactive live activities.
This course is delivered through interactive lectures across the Winter Term.
This course includes a reading week in Week 6 of the Winter term.
Formative coursework
Students will carry out regular assignments.
Indicative reading
Detailed reading lists will be provided to support each course component.
Assessment
Take-home assessment (100%) in the ST.
Student performance results
(2020/21 - 2022/23 combined)
| Classification | % of students |
|---|---|
| Distinction | 31.7 |
| Merit | 49.7 |
| Pass | 18.3 |
| Fail | 0.3 |
Key facts
Department: Geography and Environment
Total students 2023/24: 101
Average class size 2023/24: 102
Controlled access 2023/24: Yes
Value: Half Unit
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Personal development skills
- Self-management
- Team working
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Application of numeracy skills