12 months full time; up to 48 months part time
Fees per academic year 2013-14
UK and EU: full time £6,000 part time *
International: full time £14,750 part time fees
*Please note that the part-time fees are calculated on a pro-rata basis, and include an annual administration fee.
More information is available about Tuition Fees and discounts.
This programme, accredited by the Geological Society of London and Joint Board of Moderators (JBM), aims to equip earth science and chemistry graduates with the advanced skills, knowledge and understanding appropriate for a career in petroleum exploration and its related service industries. The programme is also very suitable for skilled graduates who want to become organic geochemists and pursue a career in academic research.
This degree is accredited as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng (Hons) undergraduate first degree or an Accredited IEng (Full) BEng / BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree.
Students complete a compulsory taught course followed by a summer research project written up as a dissertation.
Find out more detailed information about the programme modules.
A minimum of a second-class Honours degree, or its international equivalent, in an appropriate discipline.
Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 for written English), TOEFL 90 (Internet-based), or equivalent.
Our INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet the University's English language requirements.
The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has rules for international students regarding minimum English language requirements.
The School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences offers Research Studentships.
International Students, consult your own government for funding. The University offers International Scholarships, and there are funding opportunities by external organisations available.
More information on scholarships, studentships, bursaries and other funding is available from our database.Visit our postgraduate application site.
There is no closing date for this programme. However, international students applying for September 2013 entry should apply by Friday 12 July 2013 to ensure that they have time to put appropriate arrangements in place.
Please note: As a formal condition of the offer to study at Newcastle University, students from outside the UK/EU are required to pay a deposit of £1,500 or submit an official letter of sponsorship for their chosen programme. The deposit payment is non refundable, but will be deducted from tuition fees upon registration.
The programme has a five-day residential field course in the Wessex Basin (Dorset), which typically costs an extra £300 for meals and accommodation.
For further information please contact:
Academic Secretary (Geochemistry)
School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 6605
E-mail: ceg.geochemistry@ncl.ac.uk
This programme is within the subject area of Geochemistry.