Petroleum Geoscience
MSc and Postgraduate Diploma

How you study

Comprehensive learning materials are delivered via a dedicated web portal. These include video clips, animations, audiovisual presentations, fully illustrated manuals, self-assessment quizzes, exercises and computer-based practicals.

When you register the University will also send you:

• one study guide per module
• a core textbook for certain modules
• a Student Handbook (includes practical advice on how to study, how you access and use the online learning facility, and how you progress through the degree)
• a copy of the Regulations
• a copy of The Sciences Good Study Guide
• CD-ROMs.

Virtual Learning Environment

You will be given access to the Virtual Learning Environment when you register. The VLE will allow you to:

• access your course materials
• take part in discussions with your tutor and other students
• receive notices, seminar dates, project support and other programme-related information
• ask questions regarding the administration of the programme
• seek help for technical problems that you encounter.

Time commitment

It is difficult to be precise about how many hours you require for your study as individuals differ as to how quickly they wish to complete the programme and in the expertise that they already have. For individual modules, a reasonable expectation for study and exam preparation would be around 200 hours. For most students a reasonable expectation for completion of the programme in the minimum study period would be to study 15 hours per week during the academic session.