University of Aberdeen

Sustainable Energy Geoscience

University of AberdeenAberdeen, United Kingdom

Course overview

The world’s energy system is largely driven by coal, oil, and gas. However, the transition to a low-carbon future requires moving away from fossil fuels and focusing instead on essentials minerals such as cobalt, lithium, nickel, and copper for use in wind turbines, solar panels and electric vehicles.

Key highlights

  • Focuses on critical minerals such as cobalt, lithium, nickel and copper
  • Examines geoscience behind the transition to a low-carbon energy future
  • Relates mineral resources to wind turbines, solar panels and electric vehicles

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS 6.5 overall (Listening 5.5, Reading 5.5, Speaking 5.5, Writing 6.0) (Reading 5.5, Writing 6, Listening 5.5, Speaking 5.5)

Scholarships

  • Aberdeen Alumni Discount

    The Aberdeen Alumni Discount provides a 20% discount for University of Aberdeen graduates.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

    The University of Aberdeen is delighted to offer self-funded international on campus postgraduate Masters students a £8,000 tuition fee waiver.

    Up to £8,000
  • CB Davidson Fund

    Please note that awards, except in exceptional circumstances, will not exceed £2,500 and in most instances will be less.

  • Divinity Affiliated Institutions Scholarships

    The Divinity department at the University of Aberdeen offers a 10% tuition fee discount for students of our affiliated institutions.

    Up to 10% of fees
  • NHS Staff Discount

    The University of Aberdeen NHS discount is a 10% discount offered to all NHS staff.

    Up to 10% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Exploration geologist
  • Minerals geoscientist
  • Energy transition consultant
  • Resource geologist
  • Environmental geoscientist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £11,900 per year | International: £28,800 per year

Admission

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