Postgraduate Taught Masters

In the 2024 Geoscience Salary Survey published by the Geoscience Energy Society of Great Britain (GESGB) and WeConnect Energy, 62.2% of survey respondents said they earned their highest qualification in the UK. Among these respondents, the University of Aberdeen was named the top higher education institution attended.

Within the University, the Department of Geology and Geophysics runs some of the UK's most successful taught postgraduate programmes in geoscience. These intense one-year Master of Science (MSc) programmes provide the key skills and knowledge to help you transition from undergraduate study to the workplace, or to further your skillset in your existing career.

MSc Geophysics (with Pathways)

Developed to address the need for qualified geophysicists across sectors, this unique programme exposes students to the theory and practice of modern geophysics, with an emphasis on cutting edge techniques for understanding the structure, dynamics and composition of the Earth from the near surface to the deep interior. The content is broad-based and integrative, with a focus on the quantitative aspects of geophysical data analysis and interpretation.

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MSc Global Energy Transition Enterprise Management

Building on the success of the long-established MSc Oil and Gas Enterprise Management, this new programme shifts from a petroleum focus to a broader energy spectrum, applicable to changing local and global demands on energy and its varied sources. Throughout your studies you will develop the skills needed to address complex challenges facing the energy industry. This programme is suitable for students from a variety of academic backgrounds.

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