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Postgraduate programmes in Petroleum Geoscience 2020 Academic direction by london.ac.uk/petroleum-geoscience
Join the World Class
1 A mark of excellence
Gain a University of London degree, deepen
your knowledge and develop your career in the
hydrocarbon industry and related sectors.
2 Quality of learning
The programmes in this leaflet are developed by
academics at the renowned Department of Earth
Sciences, which is consistently ranked among the
UK’s top 10 (The Complete University Guide 2019).
3 orldwide relevance
W
The programmes are designed to be of worldwide
relevance, informed by leading research and
links to the international oil industry.
4 ccess a wealth of resources
A
Comprehensive study materials written by subject
experts, as well as access to online discussions and tutorials.
5 Flexible learning
You can study from anywhere in the world, at your
own pace and around your commitments. Our flexible
progression routes allow you to choose the type
of qualification that fits your needs.
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Contents
Join the World Class 2
A global university
centred around you 4
Programme overview 5
How you study 6
Entrance requirements 8
How to apply and fees 10
Key dates
Application deadline
1 October 2020
Registration deadline
15 October 2020
london.ac.uk/petroleum-geoscience 3
A global university
centred around you
This degree has an international A trusted name in
reputation for excellence in global education
the petroleum industry and
will enhance your career Founded in 1836, the University of
prospects. Petroleum Geoscience London is one of the oldest and
graduates are successful most prestigious universities in the
industry professionals who go UK and is internationally regarded as
a centre of academic excellence. In
on to work at senior level in 1858, we made our degrees available
oil companies, geoscience IT, to study anywhere in the world.
consultancy and academia.
Among former students are seven
Nobel Prize winners, including
Nelson Mandela and Charles Kao,
a pioneer in the development of
fibre-optics. Graduates have made
and continue to make significant
contributions worldwide.
London made global
Academic leadership is provided
by Royal Holloway, one of the six
largest colleges of the University
Professor F. Javier of London and is home to the
Hernández-Molina Department of Earth Sciences.
Programme Director, The Department is ranked second in
Royal Holloway, the UK for world-leading, internationally
University of London excellent research under the Research
‘We have established excellent Excellence Framework (REF2014) which
industry links and have is the system for assessing higher
helped hundreds of graduates education institutions in the UK.
progress into rewarding
careers. You’ll graduate with
excellent employment prospects
in a well-paid sector with job
opportunities across the globe.’
4 Postgraduate programmes in Petroleum Geoscience
Programme overview
Hydrocarbons are a precious • Comprehensive learning materials
resource. Finding new reserves delivered via a dedicated web portal:
is becoming ever more video clips, animations, audio visual
presentations, fully illustrated manuals,
challenging and the enhanced self-assessment quizzes, exercises
recovery of reserves from and computer-based practicals.
existing fields is becoming
• Field trips and intensive study
increasingly important. seminars held at various
locations worldwide.
Well-trained Petroleum Geoscientists
with the ability to integrate • The option to be awarded
geological and geophysical data, a Postgraduate Diploma in
and to apply it on a variety of Petroleum Geoscience if you
scales, have a vital role to play. choose not to undertake the
independent research project.
This programme provides graduates
with training in the practical
and technical skills required to Programme structure
address a range of questions, from
understanding the distribution of The MSc consists of six core modules
hydrocarbons in sedimentary basins plus an independent research project;
to quantifying the complex structural, the Postgraduate Diploma consists
stratigraphic and sedimentological of the six core modules only.
architecture of individual reservoirs. Core modules
Tectonics and lithosphere dynamics
Features of the
Geophysical analysis
programmes
Structural analysis
• This is the online version of a Sedimentology and stratigraphy
well-established programme at
Reservoir geoscience
Royal Holloway with an international
reputation for excellence in the Petroleum systems (incorporates
petroleum industry. a two-week field trip)
• Primarily suited to hydrocarbon Independent research project
industry professionals who wish to (MSc only)
further develop knowledge and skills
while continuing full-time work.
london.ac.uk/petroleum-geoscience 5
How you study
The programme is delivered Virtual Learning
online with comprehensive Environment
learning materials available
via a dedicated web portal. You will be given access to the
Virtual Learning Environment
When you register we will (VLE) when you register.
also provide:
The VLE will allow you to:
• one subject guide per module
• access your course materials
• a core textbook for certain modules
• take part in discussions with
• a student guide: this includes your tutor and other students
information and instructions relating
to registration, entry for assessments, • receive notices, seminar dates,
the Student Portal, the University of project support and other
London Online Library and graduation programme-related information
• a programme handbook: this includes • ask questions regarding the
academic guidance about study administration of the programme
methods, support and learning • seek help for technical problems
resources, and how to tackle that you encounter.
examinations and assignments.
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Time commitment Assessment
It is difficult to be precise about Each module, with the exception of
how many hours you will require the independent research project,
for your study, as individuals differ will be assessed by one two-hour
as to how quickly they wish to unseen written paper (80 per cent) and
complete the programme and in the one or more individual assignments
expertise that they already have. (20 per cent). The research project
will be assessed by means of a
A reasonable expectation for study
project report (100 per cent).
and examination preparation
would be approximately Examinations by written paper
150 hours for each module. usually take place in June each
year. We have examination centres
The flexible approach to learning allows
in over 180 countries worldwide,
students to complete the Postgraduate
so you can sit your examinations
Diploma in a minimum of one year to
wherever is most convenient, please
a maximum of five years and the MSc
see: bit.ly/UoL-ExamCentres
can be completed in a minimum of
two years to a maximum of five years.
Individual modules
You can register for individual
modules on a stand-alone basis.
These are ideal if you are keen to
update your professional knowledge
and enhance your career.
london.ac.uk/petroleum-geoscience 7Entrance requirements Academic requirements English language and work experience requirements • The equivalent of a UK second You must satisfy the English language class honours undergraduate requirements for the programme. For degree in a physical science more information on the requirements subject related to geoscience. please visit: bit.ly/english-reqs • Relevant work experience in the If you do not meet the English language hydrocarbon exploration and proficiency requirements but believe production (E&P) industry will be that you can demonstrate the requisite considered in place of a second proficiency, the University may, at its class honours degree qualification discretion, consider your application. in geoscience. • For MSc registration, you must be in employment within the hydrocarbon E&P industry or be able to demonstrate adequate support from an E&P company for access to data and facilities with which to complete the independent project. • You do not need to be employed within the E&P industry to complete the six core modules that comprise the Postgraduate Diploma. 8 Postgraduate programmes in Petroleum Geoscience
Internet access and The device should have at least the
following minimum specification:
computer requirements
• a 7” (18 cm) screen, or larger
To study this programme you will need • an HTML 5 compliant browser
a computer or device with access to (e.g. recent versions of Chrome or
the internet to use the University of Firefox, but not Internet Explorer)
London website and the Student Portal.
These are where your programme’s • a PDF reader
study resources are located. Through • a word processor capable of
the Student Portal you can register generating PDF documents.
as a student, enter assessments and
access your programme’s VLE. The VLE Please note: for the independent
provides you with electronic learning research project (MSc students only),
materials, access to the University of different computer specifications
London Online Library, networking may be required. In such cases,
opportunities and other resources. the specific requirements will be
discussed with the project supervisor
at the project design stage.
london.ac.uk/petroleum-geoscience 9How to apply and fees
How to apply Please note: student fees shown on
our website are net of any local VAT,
Please refer to the Petroleum Goods and Services Tax (GST) or any
Geoscience web pages for details other sales tax payable by the student
on how to apply, application and in their country of residence. Where
registration deadlines and up-to-date the University is required to add VAT,
information on course fees: GST or any other sales tax at the local
london.ac.uk/petroleum-geoscience statutory rate, this will be added to
the fees shown during the payment
Fees process. For students resident in the
UK, our fees are exempt from VAT.
The total fee payable to the University
of London for 2020–2021 will be
published on our website once
confirmed. On average, fees incur a
five per cent year-on-year increase. For
the latest information on programme
fees, please visit: london.ac.uk/fees
10 Postgraduate programmes in Petroleum GeoscienceThe information contained in this
leaflet was correct at the date of
publication but may be subject
to change. The University does
not intend by publication or
distribution of this leaflet to create
any contractual or other legal
relation with applicants, registered
students, their advisers or any other
persons. For the most up-to-date
information, please visit our website.
Published by University of London.
Copyright © University of London,
February 2020.
london.ac.uk/petroleum-geoscience 11For further information on the range
of programmes we offer, please visit
our website or contact us at:
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