MSc Sustainable Energy Geoscience at University of Aberdeen

Programme overview

The world’s energy system is largely driven by coal, oil, and gas. However, the transition to a low-carbon future requires moving away from fossil fuels and focusing instead on essentials minerals such as cobalt, lithium, nickel, and copper for use in wind turbines, solar panels and electric vehicles. Geothermal energy, carbon capture and storage (CCS) and hydrogen storage are also central components of the UK government’s strategy for reducing greenhouse emissions and reaching net-zero by 2050.

Duration: 1 year (12 months) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 1 compulsory courses: Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen, Geophysics and Petrophysics, Professional Skills Incorporating International Field Trip, Applied Sedimentology and Structural Geology and Stage 2.

Career pathways

The MSc Sustainable Energy Geoscience equips students with the subsurface skills required for the rapidly evolving energy transition sector across multiple themes relating to energy extraction and storage. The skills-based approach will also prepare students for complementary roles such as data analytics and policy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:2 UK Honours degree, or an Honours degree from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth, in Geology or Geophysics. Evidence of high marks in the following key subjects is important for admission: evidence of creative thinking, data synthesis, teamwork, and problem-solving, as well as key technical geological skills.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,900 a year (2026/27). UK fee. Reduced rate (University of Aberdeen Graduates): £7,000. Source

International applicants: GBP 28,800 a year (2026/27). EU / international fee. Reduced rate (Self-funded Students): £20,800. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year (12 months)

Apply through the official page: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/how-to-apply/

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