Program Overview
The program equips graduates with the skills to design and implement sustainable energy solutions and contribute to the development of new technologies in the energy sector.
Program Outline
- Objectives: The program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to:
- Understand the principles of subsurface energy engineering.
- Develop expertise in modeling and simulating subsurface properties and processes.
- Apply their knowledge to real-world problems in the energy sector.
- Contribute to the development of sustainable energy solutions.
- Description: The program provides a comprehensive understanding of subsurface energy engineering, covering topics such as:
- Subsurface characterization and modeling
- Reservoir simulation
- Well engineering
- Production optimization
- Carbon capture and storage
- Geothermal energy
- Groundwater resources
- Ground mechanics and stability
Careers:
- Potential Career Paths: Graduates of the MSc Subsurface Energy Engineering program are well-prepared for careers in:
- The oil and gas industry
- The renewable energy sector
- Environmental consulting
- Research and development
- Opportunities: The program provides students with the skills and knowledge needed to pursue a variety of career opportunities in the energy sector.
- Outcomes: Graduates of the program are expected to be able to:
- Design and implement sustainable energy solutions
- Analyze and manage subsurface energy resources
- Contribute to the development of new technologies in the energy sector
Other:
- Sustainable Development Goals: The program aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:
- Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy
- Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
- Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production
- Goal 15: Life on land
- Related Subject Areas: The program is related to the following subject areas:
- Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science
- Civil Engineering
- Environment
- Environmental Sciences
- Geology
- Management of Projects in Engineering
- Petroleum Engineering
For entry in the academic year beginning September 2024, the tuition fees are as follows: MSc (full-time) UK students (per annum): £15,000 International, including EU, students (per annum): £36,000 The fees quoted above will be fully inclusive for the course tuition, administration and computational costs during your studies. . Always contact the department if you are unsure which fee applies to your qualification award and method of attendance. Self-funded international applicants for this course will be required to pay a deposit of £1000 towards their tuition fees before a confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS) is issued. This deposit will only be refunded if immigration permission is refused. We will notify you about how and when to make this payment.
