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Petroleum Geoscience for Reservoir Development and Production

The University of Manchester
Information last verified July 2026
Rank #35
Tuition GBP 25,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Botswana, Botswana
Language English

Program Overview

The Petroleum Geoscience for Reservoir Development and Production at The University of Manchester 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 Petroleum Geoscience for Reservoir Development and Production 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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: GBP 25,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Petroleum Geoscience for Reservoir Development and Production programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Integrated Subsurface Description, covering 3D seismic interpretation and visualisation; trapping framework; reservoir framework; reservoir and fluid properties; uncertainty and risk.
  2. Oil and Gas Reservoir Dynamics, covering reservoir compartments; reservoir energy and recovery mechanisms; geological reservoir modelling; reservoir simulation; well testing.
  3. The Group Development Project requires you to work in groups of four or five. You will be mentored by research students and staff to undertake a field evaluation using a typical dataset.
  4. Field Depletion Planning covers resource assessment; rate production profile prediction; depletion planning; how to operate in an oil and gas field; health and safety; petroleum economics and risk analysis; reservoir management; and base management.

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

A good Honours degree in Geology, Geophysics, Petroleum Engineering or related discipline. Work experience may also be taken into account. Please contact the school for further information.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 25,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 25,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact The University of Manchester 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.

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  • Start Date Sep, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months