BSc in Energy Economics and Policy — Bachelor at London School of Petroleum and Energy

BSc in Energy Economics and Policy


Course Overview

Set within LSPE's Executive Energy Leadership portfolio, the BSc in Energy Economics and Policy is a 36 months full honours (top-up routes available for holders of a Higher Diploma) programme that opens up sector economics, regulatory design and public-policy analysis. The curriculum is aligned with the standards of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and the Institute of Directors (IoD) and reflects the priorities of UK and international energy institutions such as the Energy Institute (UK).

The BSc in Energy Economics and Policy places energy economics and policy within the broader commercial, regulatory and technical context that shapes modern energy businesses. By the end of the BSc in Energy Economics and Policy you will operate as a graduate specialist ready for placement and graduate schemes and speak confidently with integrated energy majors and their partners.

Key Features

  • Structured tutorials and cohort discussion focused on real energy economics and policy decisions
  • Delivered online and on-campus in London for working professionals and international students
  • Clear articulation into higher LSPE programmes for those continuing their studies
  • Curriculum written by former integrated energy major practitioners and senior energy managers
  • Dedicated LSPE careers support covering CV, LinkedIn, interview coaching and sector introductions
  • Live sector context from the the Energy Institute (UK) and the the World Energy Council (WEC) briefings

What You Will Learn

  • Advise on corporate governance and stakeholder mandate
  • Design senior leadership development programmes for energy teams
  • Lead energy diplomacy conversations with government and regulator
  • Coordinate cross-functional programmes across operations and commercial
  • Structure strategic reviews for energy businesses
  • Interpret WEC, IEA and IRENA outlooks for strategic planning
  • Frame energy economics and policy choices at board and executive-committee level

Who This Course Is For

  • Working professionals converting practical experience into honours-level credentials
  • International students seeking a full UK undergraduate energy degree
  • Higher Diploma holders continuing through a top-up route
  • A-Level, IB and international school leavers with a serious interest in the sector

Career Pathways

  • Energy Strategy Director
  • Corporate Energy Manager
  • Board Advisor, Energy
  • Managing Director, Energy Group
  • Executive Vice President, Energy
  • Energy Business Development Director

Every LSPE learner has access to structured careers support that covers CV writing, LinkedIn, interview coaching and structured introductions to integrated energy majors, national oil and gas companies, multilateral energy institutions. The careers team helps you translate the Executive Energy Leadership language of the classroom into interview-ready answers for real energy employers.

Entry Requirements

  • A-Levels (BBC or above) or IB (26+ points) or equivalent overseas qualifications
  • A completed Higher Diploma or Advanced Diploma for top-up routes
  • IELTS 6.0 overall (no band under 5.5) or equivalent English proficiency
  • Personal statement outlining career objectives in the petroleum or energy sector
  • Two academic or professional references

Why Study at LSPE

Every LSPE programme is aligned with recognised UK and international energy bodies including the Energy Institute (UK), the Society of Petroleum Engineers, the Institution of Chemical Engineers, the International Energy Agency, the International Renewable Energy Agency and the Chartered Management Institute, so graduates step into the sector with credible, industry-referenced study behind them.

LSPE is the London School of Petroleum and Energy , a specialist division of Harold International College of London focused on the operational, commercial, financial and strategic disciplines that run modern petroleum, energy, renewables and energy-transition businesses worldwide.

Learners on the BSc in Energy Economics and Policy work with case material drawn from integrated energy majors and national oil and gas companies, keeping energy economics and policy anchored in commercial reality.

Throughout the BSc in Energy Economics and Policy, tutors reference briefings from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and the Institute of Directors (IoD) so that learners speak the same language as the wider energy economics and policy community.

Assessment on the BSc in Energy Economics and Policy focuses on written analysis, structured briefings and applied energy economics and policy tasks, rather than closed-book examinations alone.

Because LSPE delivers online and on-campus, the BSc in Energy Economics and Policy suits learners who need to combine study with an existing role in multilateral energy institutions.

The BSc in Energy Economics and Policy keeps a close eye on wider energy conversations at institutions such as the Energy Institute (UK) and the World Energy Council (WEC), so that energy economics and policy is never studied in isolation.

LSPE tutors on the BSc in Energy Economics and Policy bring first-hand experience of energy economics and policy, and structure sessions around the decisions that senior teams actually face.

The BSc in Energy Economics and Policy is written to develop energy economics and policy thinking that transfers across integrated energy majors, national oil and gas companies and multilateral energy institutions.

The BSc in Energy Economics and Policy is written to develop energy economics and policy thinking that transfers across integrated energy majors, national oil and gas companies and multilateral energy institutions.

The BSc in Energy Economics and Policy is written to develop energy economics and policy thinking that transfers across integrated energy majors, national oil and gas companies and multilateral energy institutions.

The BSc in Energy Economics and Policy is written to develop energy economics and policy thinking that transfers across integrated energy majors, national oil and gas companies and multilateral energy institutions.

Apply for BSc in Energy Economics and Policy

The next step for the BSc in Energy Economics and Policy is to submit your application to LSPE. Submit your documents, explain your interest in energy economics and policy, and the admissions team will walk you through the intake. Apply for your full LSPE undergraduate energy degree with the BSc in Energy Economics and Policy. Enrol Now.

Frequently asked questions.

Common questions about BSc in Energy Economics and Policy.

The BSc in Energy Economics and Policy typically runs over 36 months full honours (top-up routes available for holders of a Higher Diploma). LSPE structures the BSc in Energy Economics and Policy to fit both full-time learners and working professionals in energy economics and policy roles.

LSPE delivers the BSc in Energy Economics and Policy in an "Online / On-Campus" format from London, so learners can join the BSc in Energy Economics and Policy from anywhere in the world or attend in person.

The BSc in Energy Economics and Policy is issued by LSPE, a division of Harold International College of London, and is written to sit alongside standards from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and the Institute of Directors (IoD), giving the BSc in Energy Economics and Policy clear international relevance in energy economics and policy.

Applicants to the BSc in Energy Economics and Policy normally hold a-levels (bbc or above) or ib (26+ points) or equivalent overseas qualifications. Full published requirements for the BSc in Energy Economics and Policy are listed on the Entry Requirements section above.

Tuition for the BSc in Energy Economics and Policy depends on your route, intake and residency status. LSPE offers instalment options for the BSc in Energy Economics and Policy and the admissions team can walk you through funding routes suitable for energy economics and policy learners.