Program Overview
The Applied Petroleum Geoscience at University of Derby is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Applied Petroleum Geoscience programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 16,940 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Buxton, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Applied Petroleum Geoscience programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Petroleum Geology
- Petroleum Techniques (Basic Wellsite Operations, Geophysics, Petrophysics)
- Geological and Commercial Risk (Geochemistry, Appraisal, Development)
- Advanced Petroleum Geology (Reservoir Models, Technical Carbonate Topics)
- Subsurface Analysis (Geophysics, Petrophysics and Wellsite Management)
- Basin Analysis (Formation, Modelling, the Play Concept)
- Independent Project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
UK/EU students
- An undergraduate degree (preferably good honours) or equivalent in a geoscience subject, and GCSE English and Maths at C or above.
EU/International students
- As above (or international equivalent).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 16,940 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: GBP 16,940 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Derby directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Derby
University of Derby
Moffat, United Kingdom
University of Derby is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months