GeoEnergy MSc

Your career in a low-carbon future starts here.<br/><br/>Our MSc GeoEnergy enables you to pursue a geosciences-related career in the rapidly evolving energy sector, as it transitions from fossil fuels to a net-zero future. <br/><br/>Your training aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, especially:<br/><br/><br/>* Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation<br/><br/><br/>* Goal 7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy<br/><br/><br/>* Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts<br/><br/><br/>The programme uses subsurface geological knowledge to open diverse career paths in low-carbon energy technologies, the disposal of energy-related wastes and the evolving hydrocarbon industry.<br/><br/>You will learn about various ways to reduce CO2 emissions from the energy sector to help meet net-zero targets to tackle climate change. For example, you will learn about methods such as carbon capture and storage, along with energy storage technologies that complement renewable energy provision.<br/><br/>We have specifically designed this MSc to explore a wide range of energy topics, giving you opportunities for a varied career path.<br/><br/>**What is GeoEnergy?**<br/><br/>GeoEnergy encompasses the entire range of energy technologies and sources that interact with the geological subsurface.<br/><br/>This includes both established energy technologies, such as hydrocarbons, and developing areas, such as geothermal energy production and the storage of radioactive waste.<br/><br/>These technologies require either injection, extraction or interaction with fluids from the subsurface, which are subject to fundamental geological controls.<br/><br/>Understanding these controls is essential for the responsible and safe utilisation of these energy-related technologies for a low-carbon future.<br/><br/>You will benefit from the strength and international reputation of our research groups. We are one of the largest groups of geoscientists in the UK actively researching a variety of GeoEnergy technologies, including:<br/><br/><br/>* carbon capture and storage<br/><br/><br/>* radioactive waste disposal<br/><br/><br/>* energy storage (including compressed air, heat and hydrogen) <br/><br/><br/>* geothermal energy<br/><br/><br/>* sustainable use of water resources<br/><br/><br/>* supply of critical elements for the energy transition<br/><br/><br/>* unconventional and conventional hydrocarbons<br/><br/><br/>Our work supports global initiatives to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy.<br/><br/>**Is the MSc for me?**<br/><br/>The rapidly developing GeoEnergy industry offers you challenges and opportunities to meet the need for reliable low-carbon energy. This is urgently needed to meet internationally agreed global decarbonisation targets and the United Nations sustainable development goals. <br/><br/>This MSc is ideal for those seeking an environmentally responsible career focused on providing affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy for the future. <br/><br/>It is also suitable for those seeking to retrain from the traditional energy industry to meet the low-carbon needs of the future.<br/><br/>**When to apply**<br/><br/>**Please note: We may close applications to this programme earlier than the published deadline if there is high demand.**<br/><br/>We strongly recommend you apply as early as possible.<br/><br/>For dates and details, please refer to **Application Deadlines** on our website.<br/><br/>You should also avoid applying to more than one degree. Applicants who can demonstrate their understanding and commitment to a specific programme are preferred. <br/><br/>If you plan to apply to more than one programme, you should discuss your choices with us before you submit your application. <br/><br/>Where possible, we may make an alternative programme offer if you have been unsuccessful in your chosen programme.