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Applied Earth Sciences – (M.Sc.)
Delft University of Technology
Civil Engineering and Geosciences
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| Application Deadline: | April 1 (EU and Non EU) | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,771 ≈ € 12,650 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Delft / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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The two-year Master of Science in Applied Earth Sciences is a challenging Engineering Programme for students with wide-ranging backgrounds (petroleum engineering, chemical engineering, geology, geophysics, civil engineering, natural sciences) who are interested in and concerned about sustainable use of the earth’s resources in energy production problems (oil and gas), raw materials technology and geotechnical engineering.
You will be trained as a creative and independent thinker; an engineer with the ability and skills to tackle complex problems. In the first year you will take specialised modules, do lab work and go on a geological excursion. In the second year you will write a thesis under the supervision of a professor. Your last exam will be a defence of your thesis.
The courses and assignments are compiled by specialists who excel in their own disciplines. Many of them have close ties with industry. The study environment is international, with English as the working language. In addition to following the training and teaching programme, students may test practical cases against the scientific knowledge developed by our professors and researchers.
As a small community, AES is flexible with plenty of scope for staff and student interaction. As the programmes are broad-based with a strong international character, graduates can find employment in many industrial and academic domains.
Contents
The MSc programme in Applied Earth Sciences (AES) comprises a total of 120 credits in two years. Credits are earned from taught coursework and a research project culminating in a thesis. The programme is in English and consists of four tracks:
Petroleum Engineering and Geosciences
Petroleum Engineering and Geosciences consists of a core programme and two specialisations.
The entire course has been structured in close collaboration with industry. It offers targeted coverage of mainstream subjects and ample time to achieve real results in the thesis. The performance criteria are high and the workload is heavy.
Convergence CourseAs the incoming students tend to come from different backgrounds, a six-week convergence course is organised at the start of the MSc to ensure that they are all optimally prepared. This course is tailored to individual needs. Students with a technical background and no previous knowledge of geology or petroleum engineering are very welcome.
The teaching is challenging and the reading list extensive. There is frequent interaction with professors and tutors and a dedicated team of specialists on hand to help students achieve their goals.
The Petroleum Engineering and Geosciences track has two specialisations:
- Petroleum Engineering
- Reservoir Geology
Resource Engineering
Course objective
Resource Engineering is about the total Materials cycle, from Mining and Mineral Processing to Extractive Metallurgy and Recycling. The aim of this course is to enable you to gain a clear conceptual understanding of the technical, design and economic aspects of the processes that make up the Materials Cycle. In combination with Geo-Engineering, the program also offers the possibility to study Environmental Geotechnical Engineering, aiming for students to gain knowledge on mining related geotechnical aspects and environmental aspects of the whole mineral cycle.
Graduates in resource engineering are employed worldwide in resource-based industries (mining, processing, metallurgy, recycling), manufacturing, financial institutions and consultancies. Some sign up for PhD programmes in various parts of the world. In combination
The Resource Engineering M.Sc. is offered through a joint programme run by TU Delft and 5 other universities in Europe, united in the FEMP (the Federation of European Mineral Programmes) with three specialisations:
- Mining Engineering
- Mineral Engineering
- Environmental Geotechnical Engineering
Geo-Engineering
Civil engineering and geology students are trained side by side on the Geo-Engineering track so that they can:
- devise innovative solutions for the building, dredging and offshore industries in the Netherlands and worldwide within a context of varied construction works and contrasting environments.
- effectively face the challenges of the Dutch subsurface, with its poor soil conditions and high water table.
- support the ongoing development of the country whilst providing adequate protection from flooding.
The Geo-Engineering track consists of four specialisations:
- Engineering Geology
- Geomechanics
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Underground Space Technology
Applied Geophysics
Course objective
The Applied Geophysics track trains students in all geophysical and related aspects of environmental and engineering investigations and in the exploration and exploitation of hydrocarbon and geothermal energy. Applied Geophysics is part of a joint programme run by TU Delft, ETH Zurich and RWTH Aachen. Applied Geophysics adds an international perspective to your career prospects.
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Requirements
What is required to be considered for admission to an MSc programme?
1)
A. A good university BSc degree with good grades on the key courses in a main subject closely related to the MSc programme to which you are applying.
Exceptions: Management of Technology, Engineering and Policy Analysis and Science Education & Communication, to which all students holding a technology or science degree may be admitted.
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B. A proof that you have nearly completed a BSc programme whose main subject is closely related to the MSc programme to which you are applying.
2)
A BSc Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 75% of the scale maximum, or, when included, the specific requirements defined for the country in which you obtained (or are in the process of obtaining) your Bachelor’s degree
3)
Proof of English language proficiency (certificates older than two years are not accepted):
- A TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of at least 90 (internet-based test). Please note that we only accept the TOEFL internet-based test.
- or IELTS (academic version) overall Band score of at least 6.5.
- or proof that you have passed the University of Cambridge 'Certificate of Proficiency in English' or the University of Cambridge 'Certificate in Advanced English'
As the whole process of collecting information, registering for the tests and receiving the test results may take several months, we advise you to register for the IELTS or TOEFL several months before starting your application.
It is allowed to send us a copy of your test results, please check the application documents for detailed information.
- For EU/EFTA nationals, the English language certificate may be submitted until 1 July provided that all other required hard copy documents are received before the application deadline of 1 April.
- Nationals of the People’s Republic of China only: A Nuffic certificate as proof of your English language proficiency. In order to obtain the Nuffic certificate you will need to take the IELTS or TOEFL internet-based test.
- Only nationals from the USA, U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Canada are exempt from the proof of English language proficiency requirement.
4)
A clear and relevant essay in English (2,000 - 3,000 words) addressing the following:
- Your motivation for taking the MSc programme of your choice.
- Why you wish to pursue this programme abroad and/or in the Netherlands in particular.
- Why you are interested in TU Delft.
- If there are optional specialisations in the Master’s programme of your choice: which specialisation(s) interest you most, and why?
- Examples of three Master’s thesis topics that interest you and with an explanation of your particular interest.
- A brief summary (maximum 250 words) of the thesis work or the final assignment done for your Bachelor’s programme, including information on the credits earned, grade, and full workload.
5)
Two reference letters in English, French, German or Dutch:
- one from from a professor or an assistant professor from the faculty from which you graduated.
- one from your employer, if you already have work experience.
If you have not yet graduated, please provide two letters from professors or assistant professors from the faculty at which you are studying.
6)
An extensive résumé (curriculum vitae) written in English.
7)
Proof of identity
8)
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Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
Accreditation
NVAO independently assesses the quality of higher education in Flanders and the Netherlands. All of TU Delft’s educational programmes are accredited by NVAO and therefore meet the European quality standards. Alongside the national accreditation system, many of TU Delft’s education programmes are recognized as substantially equivalent to the best programmes in the USA by the American Board of Engineering & Technology (ABET).
Funding details
TU Delft offers an array of scholarships, ranging from (partial) tuition waivers to full scholarships covering tuition and living expenses. Some MSc programme-specific scholarships may only be announced on their respective websites.
TU Delft Excellences Scholarships are awarded to admitted students with exceptional promise and outstanding academic achievement. There is typically no separate application procedure. Selected scholarship recipients will be notified directly by the university.
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