Masters in Energy and Development

EDRC is offering registration towards a Masters degree in Energy and Development. The programme consists of a series of taught modules, a self-study project, and a research dissertation. It is envisaged that full-time students will complete the degree in eighteen months. Part-time registration is permitted, but will take longer to complete the requirements. The key elements of the degree are

Introduction to energy policy
This course will be run in the first Quarter (February to April) and will introduce students to key energy policy issues, as well as providing training in research skills.

Energy in poverty and development
This course is offered in the second Quarter (April to June) and is concerned with the relationship between energy use, energy service provision, and poverty

Energy markets and governance
This course will be run in the third Quarter (July to September) and will cover the theory and practice of energy sector governance and regulation.

Energy policy project
A self-study module, in which the student is required to undertake a policy analysis project. This may be undertaken in parallel with the other courses, or in the fourth quarter.

Other courses
There are a range of other Masters level courses at the University of Cape Town. Subject to EDRC and Faculty approval, students may attend these courses in place of the Energy Policy Project option

Masters dissertation
If students successfully complete the above coursework, they can attain the Masters degree on completion of a 'half-dissertation'. Students will be required to submit a research proposal by the end of the academic year and will be expected to complete the dissertation in June the following year

Other Activities
Other activities in which students will be expected to participate in include special colloquia by invited quests; research seminars by EDRC staff members, and field trips to energy projects, including power stations, electrification projects, housing projects, an oil refinery and others.

For additional information visit their website: http://www.edrc.uct.ac.za