Geothermal Engineering MSc

Renewables are seen as the future source of energy to meet the world's growing demand, with geothermal resources offering a constant and independent supply. Almost 90 countries have geothermal energy yet only 24 of them produce electricity from geothermal sources. There is a growing demand for specialists that will be capable of ensuring successful implementation of more geothermal energy projects to help lower the dependency on energy imports and to develop a broader base in the future energy mix.

Why this course?

Geothermal resources will play a significant role in ensuring access to sustainable and reliable energy for all. Interdisciplinary competence is needed to untap the vast geothermal potential worldwide, through implementation of more and larger projects.

This is the only course to encompass all aspects of geothermal exploitation, from exploration to project delivery. You will develop the professional profile required by a growing energy sector, with a high level of skills' transferability across other geo-resource sectors, including oil and gas.

In addition to management, communication, teamwork and research skills, each student will attain at least the following outcomes from this degree course:

• Demonstrate competence in the current concepts and theories governing energy flows, heat transfer and energy conversions.
• Effectively acquire and critically review information from various sources
• Gain an in-depth understanding of geothermal exploration, geothermal reservoir characterisation, drilling and completions, well performance and heat / power production
• Develop a professional ability to undertake a critical appraisal of the interaction and dependency of sub-surface reservoir parameters with surface facilities
• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the issues involved in the management of geothermal energy projects
• Assess the potential of geothermal energy in the global energy resource portfolio.

We are very well located for visiting part-time students from all over the world, and we offer a range of library and support facilities to support your studies. This enables students from all over the world to complete this qualification whilst balancing work/life commitments. All our MSc programmes benefit from a wide range of cultural backgrounds which significantly enhances the learning experience for both staff and students.

Your teaching team

You will be taught by our internationally-renowned research and academic staff, with contributions from industry and academic experts from around the world.

• Prof. Gioia Falcone (Course Director)- Professor and Head of Oil and Gas Engineering Centre
• Dr. Ilai Sher - Lecturer in Applied Thermodynamics and Energy Systems
• Dr. Giuseppina Di Lorenzo - Lecturer in Gas Turbine and Rotating Equipment Technology
• Dr. Imma Bortone – Lecturer in Oil and Gas
• Dr Gill Drew - Lecturer in Environmental Management
• Dr Stefano Benato - Lecturer in Geothermal Engineering

Accreditation will be sought from the Energy Institute, together with endorsement by the European Geothermal Energy Council (EGEC) and the European Federation of Geologists (EFG)