MSc Applied Petroleum Geoscience (incorporating PG Cert/PG Dip)
When can you start this course? | Fees | Course length | Entry requirements
Why choose this course?
- You have the option of studying this course at three different levels depending on the qualifications and experience you have; PG Cert, PG Diploma and the full Masters qualification. You can apply for the full masters over one year from June to June, or start with the PG Certificate and see how you get on.
- The PG Cert stage is an intensive 12-week course taught across the summer. It combines academic and practical teaching and will prepare you for a career in the fast paced petroleum industry. And because it's a short course you'll be ready to apply for work in the autumn.
- The PG Diploma stage is a concentrated semester of field work and taught modules to prepare you for employment or for an independent project for the MSc. If you are a full time student you will be in class from late September to early January. Your modules will be taught in blocks of three to four weeks so that part time students can combine work with short study breaks.
- The Masters level qualification will take you to a specialist level of knowledge of the petroleum industry. You can choose to study it either full time at Derby or part time whilst you work so it's flexible to suit you.
- Our tutors bring high academic quality as well as real world experience.
- You will receive advice from careers guidance experts on CV preparation and interview techniques. You will take part in a mock interview which will help you to apply for jobs and kick start your career in the petroleum industry.
Our external tutors are active members of the oil industry giving a real insight and providing strong links to help you in your career. They can help you to recognise your strengths and prepare yourself for the right sector of the industry.
About the course
The high degree of industry involvement means you will get the benefit of the latest thinking and techniques in the areas of petroleum geology, petroleum techniques and geological and commercial risk. Plus we include professional communication training throughout to bring your report writing and presentation skills to industry standard.
As one of the fastest up and coming universities we're able to offer you not only exciting teaching, course materials and facilities but support in finding accommodation. We have a limited number of rooms available in University halls and early booking is strongly recommended. Rental rates start at £73 per week plus a £65 booking fee for a private room with shared kitchen and toilet facilities. Book your accommodation through the admissions office after acceptance as there is a special form for you to fill out as a petroleum student.
You have the opportunity to take your education further by studying whilst in work. We offer you the chance, on successful completion of the initial 12-week Postgraduate Certificate stage, to go on to a Postgraduate Diploma. You have the flexibility of studying either with three to four week study breaks while you work or full time with us here at Derby. Again, you can progress to an independent project leading to your MSc with full time research over four months or part time research over a year.
Find out more about what subjects and modules you'll be studying...Your career
We prepare you for entry level jobs in the petroleum industry. Your first position could be in a service company supporting the oil industry in areas such as basic reservoir analysis, mudlogging, data management, data gathering and analysis.
Once you have gained this valuable experience and undertake the further study we offer, you are in a position to take advantage of all that the industry has to offer:
- challenging projects
- international travel
- good salaries.
What our students say
This slideshow was created by some of our students
Simon Greenfield, current student.
Simon works at Kirk Petrophysics as a core analyser.
"My geology and postgraduate degrees have prepared me really well for this role and I was really happy to take this opportunity to share my enthusiasm with current students."
How you'll learn
You'll attend lectures, workshops, field and lab based practical sessions and tutorials.
How you're assessed
Assessment will include written coursework, presentations and timed essays.
Anything else?
Success in the programme requires a high degree of student engagement and commitment to prepare for the intensity of working in the petroleum industry.
Please book onto a virtual open day.
Start dates
If you're from the UK or EU you can apply to study this course in:
- June 2012
If you're from a country outside the EU you can apply to study this course in:
- June 2012
Fees*
UK students
- PG Cert: (June - September 2012) £755 per single module (you usually take 3 of these modules in total)
- PG Dip: (September 2012 - January 2013) £755 per single module (you usually take 3 of these modules in total)
- MSc: (February 2013 - June 2013) £755 per single module (you usually take 3 of these modules in total)
International
- Full MSc incorporating PG Cert and PG Dip (June 2012 - June 2013) £13,950
*These fees apply if you're starting this course between June 2012 and May 2013. We recommend you check fee details with us though, as they can change. Costs can increase each year and there may be extra costs eg for exams, trips or special modules.
Course length
You'll study the PG cert for 12 weeks from June to September.
If you are an International student you will take the entire MSc full time in one year, June to June. You will take the PG Cert stage from June to September.
If you are an EU/UK student, you may choose to study the PG Dip stage over two years with two modules in the autumn semester of year one and two more in autumn of year two. Residential fieldwork is carried out in the autumn semester. Normal starting times for MSc projects are October and January.
Entry requirements
First or second class undergraduate degree in a geoscience subject.
