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The course provides training in all aspects of applied structural geology and seismic techniques for direct entry into the hydrocarbons or mining industries, with starting salaries of £30-35k per annum, or alternatively into PhD research.

In 2010-11 nearly 100% of students have successfully secured employment in the petroleum or mining industries or have chosen to undertake a postgraduate research degree (PhD).

What will this course give me?
You will receive advanced training in the practical application of structural geology in interpreting seismic and the principals underlying data acquisition and processing.

You will benefit from professional/research level training in structural geology and basin evolution from regional, to basin, to reservoir scale.

Fieldwork forms an integral part of the course. These courses are directly linked to learning outcomes in the classroom.

You will be expected to complete a 3 month dissertation project that promotes direct links with industry or research collaborators.

"The course is excellent, its balance is good and its material directly relevant to industry; 'world class' in its field." Dr Rod Graham, Global Advisor, HESS.

How does it differ from "Petroleum Geoscience" courses?
Petroleum geoscience courses provide broad training in all aspects of petroleum geology. This course focuses on understanding the geology behind basin evolution and use of 3D and 4D thinking in geological contexts, skills that are essential for industry employment. You will gain a broad understanding of the hydrocarbon system and an appreciation of both the geological and geophysical contraints with respect to seismic interpreation and model building. This will allow you to use geophysical techniques to solve geological problems. As capable seismic interpreters you will be able to contribute in an industry role from day one.

Key Features

• The only applied structural geology MSc in the UK.
• Directly relevant to the hydrocarbons and mining industries or PhD research.
• Links structural interpretation to seismic data acquisition and processing.
• Research-led teaching with direct links to active applied research.
• Access to industry standard computing facilities and software.
• Industry or research focussed dissertations.
• Substantial amount of fieldwork that is fully integrated with class-room teaching.
• Hydrocarbon and mining module options available.
• For international students the course provides an international standard of Masters qualification in 12 months rather than 24. It also delivers focussed, advanced teaching coupled to a research project in comparison to the significantly more research-oriented US Masters.

World Class Learning and Teaching Environment
You will be taught by a range of research and industry experts as well as through a series of industry-led workshops.

You will be based in the newly refurbished £23 million state-of-the-art School of Earth and Environment. It features purpose-built laboratories, dedicated MSc teaching rooms with high end computers running industry standard software and a 3D visualisation suite.

The course has excellent links with industry and professional bodies. We have weekly recruitment visits from a range of geoscience employers including BG Group, BP, ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil, Fugro Robertson, Maersk Oil, Nexen, Shell and many others. We also provide further opportunities for training, conference attendance and involvement with Student Chapters (AAPG, EAGE, SPE, SEG, PESGB).