Geosciences is all about building a sustainable future for people and our planet. At the University of Aberdeen, we study the processes that form and shape the Earth and examine how people interact with their environment through time to help improve how we manage natural resources, protect the environment, combat climate change and preserve our cultural heritage.

1. MSc courses, School of Geosciences,
University of Aberdeen
General Introduction

2. MSc courses, School of Geosciences,
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3. MSc courses, School of Geosciences,
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Archaeology of the
North
Bioarchaeological Science
Biomolecular
Archaeology
Cultural
Heritage
Geographical Information
Systems
Geophysic
s Integrated Petroleum Geoscience
Master of Land Economy
Oil & Gas Enterprise Management
Osteoarchaeolog
y
Petroleum Data
Management
Planetary
Sciences
Sustainability Transitions
Sustainable Energy
Geosciences

4. Why consider an MSc?
Benefits for career prospects:
- Further qualification for your CV;
- Networking opportunities;
- Practical experience and training;
- Preparation for employment through
skills training;
- Internship / placement opportunities.

5. What is an MSc?
- A master's degree is an advanced
degree signifying significant knowledge
and achievement in a specific area of
study.
- An MSc degree is the standard master's
degree for science-based courses.
- SCQF Level 11
scqf.org.uk

6. How longs does it take?
- Coursework runs consistently for 12 months.
- Typically taught subjects Sept – April with
assessed course work.
- Summer semester typically a student-led
research project.
- Part time, Online and January start options are
available for numerous programmes.
- Graduate with qualification in November.
Sept
Semester 1
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Semester 2
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Summer Project
June
July
Aug

7. What to expect
- Coursework will include:
Lectures, tutorials, practicals, lab work, group work, field work, self study.
- The programme should be treated like a full-time role .
It will be an intense year!

8. What to expect
- Coursework will include:
Lectures, tutorials, practicals, lab work, group work, field work, self study.
- The programme should be treated like a full-time role .
It will be an intense year!
- But, you will learn a lot!
Knowledge and skills.
- And, you will build you future network.

9. How to Apply
1. Get familiar with the programme you are interested in at
www.abdn.ac.uk/geosciences/degrees/taught-postgraduate-50.php
2. Prepare your personal statement and application documents. (FAQs)
- Why have you chosen to apply to the University of Aberdeen to study this subject?
- Which personal qualities do you possess that will help you to successfully complete
this programme of study?
- How will studying this programme help you when you return home and in your future
career?
3. Research funding opportunities. https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/funding/
4. Apply online through the University's Applicant Portal. www.abdn.ac.uk/pgap

10. How much will it cost?
- Tuition Fees will be listed on the programme webpage.
- Postgraduate loans are available via SAAS:
www.saas.gov.uk/full-time/postgraduate-funding-information
- Funding opportunities are updated regularly at
www.abdn.ac.uk/study/funding/
- The Programme Director will be able to advise on additional funding options.
- Most funding options require an accepted offer to the programme.