Petroleum Geoscience
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Entry requirements
For access to the Petroleum Geoscience programme, you will need the following:
- An undergraduate degree (e.g. bachelor) in a physical science subject that is comparable to a UK second-class honours degree from an institution acceptable to the University.
- Work experience in the oil and gas industry, e.g. conducting evaluations of petroleum systems. Any technical oil and gas related work will be considered.
- [MSc only] Access to interpretation software, data, and expert supervision for the project. This normally requires employment in the industry, but we can admit you if can arrange alternatives.
If you don’t meet the academic requirements but you do have significant work experience, we will consider your application on its merits.
Months of entry
October
Course content
This degree provides training in the skills needed to address a range of exploration and production challenges. It’s ideal for hydrocarbon industry professionals who wish to develop their knowledge and skills alongside their work. Students also undertake a two-week fieldwork trip in the UK, learning from some of the most advanced minds in the field.
This programme comprises six modules. To complete the MSc, you take an independent research project.
You can take these core modules as standalone short courses if you wish to boost your skills or get a sense of the commitment required to study the full programme.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- part time24-60 months
- Distance learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Marketing
- marketing@london.ac.uk