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PostgraduateMSc

Petroleum Geoscience

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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1 yearDuration
£39,400Per Year (Intl)
£14,700Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in sport and exercise science with the MSc Petroleum Geoscience at University of Manchester. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. The Petroleum Geoscience MSc is taught over one calendar year by leading researchers in the field. We will build your knowledge by examining the sedimentary and structural processes that govern the way sedimentary basins fill, and how an understanding of these complex three- dimensional systems can be usefully applied to improve models of petroleum systems in the subsurface. The knowledge and techniques taught at Manchester are also directly applicable to developing subsurface technologies in geothermal energy, carbon capture and storage and network gas storage. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 76% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Basin Analysis and Sedimentary Systems
Petroleum Systems Modelling
Seismic Interpretation and Subsurface Imaging
Structural Geology and Tectonics
Prospect Development and Appraisal
Advanced Geoscience Research Methods
Carbon Capture and Storage Geoscience
Field Development and Production Geology
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic70

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£39,400

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£39,400

Home Student Fee

£14,700

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

63%Working
13%Studying
11%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
70%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH26-01-06 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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