Masters Degrees in Applied Geology, United Kingdom

Our MSc Advanced Applied Field Geoscience is the most fieldwork intensive MSc in the UK. Read more

Our vocationally focused MSc degree in Applied Environmental Geology provides the requisite skills for employment in professional geo-environmental and geotechnical consultancies and government environmental agencies. Read more

Mineral exploration geoscience is concerned with the location of ore and industrial minerals found within the earth. The work of exploration geologists is essential to energy and production industries as it acts as a starting point for extraction. Read more

Geotechnics provides insight into geological engineering design work and highlights complications that can arise from engineering production. Read more

This flexible MSc programme is suitable for individuals who already have an accredited undergraduate civil engineering degree and who are seeking to further their engineering skills and achieve chartered status. Read more

If you are considering a career or enterprise in oil and gas management or its associated supply chain this degree draws from the strengths of both academics at University of Aberdeen and industry professionals in the city who have helped to shape the programmes and modules from their learning and experiences. Read more

This course provides training in geographical information systems (GIS) and in particular their application to a variety of environmental settings. Read more

University of Aberdeen is an excellent location to study archaeology due to the vast amount of locations which reference civilisations from the past in Aberdeenshire, and the Highlands and Islands. Read more

From the spectacular igneous geology of the Lake District World Heritage Site and Northumberland National Park to the Yorkshire Jurassic ‘Dinosaur Coast’ and the mineral wealth of the Pennines, the North has an incredible geological history spanning almost 500 million years. Read more

The MSc in Petroleum Geoscience is a one-year, full-time, multidisciplinary course that aims to train multi-skilled petroleum geoscientists for the modern petroleum industry. Read more

Your career in a lower carbon future starts here. The MSc in GeoEnergy enables you to pursue a geosciences-related career in the future energy sector, as it transitions from fossil fuels to enable a low carbon economy. Read more

Geotechnical engineering examines the engineering behaviour of earth materials and is relevant to all engineering and construction practices that are concerned with the ground on both a surface level and within it. Read more

Climate change and the need to manage diminishing fossil fuel reserves are, today, two of the biggest challenges facing the planet. Read more

Tunnelling, and the use of underground spaces, is an important aspect of the modern urban environment with developments of major underground infrastructure underpinning the changing needs of today’s society through transportation, storage and utilities. Read more

The programme is strongly research-focused. You will develop the advanced skills and knowledge required for further academic study or research-focused industry roles. Read more