Postgraduate Geology and Geophysics 2026-2027

This module will cover on the most important essentials of reflection seismics: from basic to advanced information on how seismic data are acquired and processed to generate images of the subsurface. Practical exercises involving processing of seismic reflection data will form a significant part of the curriculum with the aim of familiarising students with key industry software packages.

By the end of this course, the student should:

•  Understand the Petrophysical rock properties that affect fluid storage and movement (Porosity, Permeability, Saturation, Mineralogy).
• Understand the primary wireline and LWD logging tools: Measurement, Fundamental physical principles, and applications.

The course covers aspects of geology, geophysics and subsurface evaluation to illustrate how geologists deal with uncertainty and risk when assessing energy resources in the subsurface. It will look at the place of the geoscientist during the productive life of an hydrocarbon field and the role that they play in subsurface energy storage. Another key aspect of this course will be the issue of communication between geoscientists and engineers. By the end of this course students should understand how geologists look into the subsurface, and the main tools at their disposal; the role of the geophysicist; how to make subsurface maps; volumetrics; subsurface fluid flow; and the creation of static reservoir models.

Through lectures and site visits delivered by academics and industry professionals, you will develop a general understanding of how geoscientists can support low carbon energies in the energy transition. This will include the role of fluid flow and heat transfer in different geothermal systems, and supporting renewable energy infrastructure placement. You will gain practical experience in reservoir modelling and sustainable reservoir management using industry standard computing software..

The course covers aspects of geology, geophysics and subsurface evaluation to illustrate how geologists deal with uncertainty and risk when assessing energy resources in the subsurface. It will look at the place of the geoscientist during the productive life of an hydrocarbon field and the role that they play in subsurface energy storage. Another key aspect of this course will be the issue of communication between geoscientists and engineers. By the end of this course students should understand how geologists look into the subsurface, and the main tools at their disposal; the role of the geophysicist; how to make subsurface maps; volumetrics; subsurface fluid flow; and the creation of static reservoir models.