Masters programmes

Our partner institutes offer a variety of Masters programmes, which develop knowledge and expertise in carbon capture and storage, from engineering and hydrocarbon geoscience to carbon management. These programmes aim to provide you with the skills and training needed to pursue a career in a global CCS sector. The following section lists different opportunities for study – follow the links for more information.

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  • Chemical and Process Engineering

    The University of Strathclyde

    CCS is taught as a part of our Environmental Technology & Process Control module and Ethics, Sustainability & Economics module and discussed in second-year Chemical Principles module. MEng projects and summer studentships are also available in year five on carbon capture.

  • Naval Architecture, Ocean and Engineering Department: MSc

    The University of Strathclyde

    CCS is taught as part of the Subsurface Technology module to Subsea and Pipeline Engineers, and is offered as a MEng Mechanical option. MSc dissertations on CCS topics are offered to students.

  • CEE Dissertation topics on CCS / CCS-related topics

    The University of Strathclyde

    These are offered to both undergraduates and masters students. There is also potential for summer internships on CCS topics, through competitive schemes such as the Interns@Strathclyde or the Carnegie Trust Summer Internship Programme.

  • Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE): MRes Climate Change Adaptation

    The University of Strathclyde

    This research orientated MRes aims to provide advanced study in key issues related to climate change, and particularly around how infrastructure will need to adapt. The research thesis can tackle CCUS related topics. 

  • Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE): MRes Geoenvironmental Engineering

    The University of Strathclyde

    This research orientated MRes aims to provide advanced study in key issues related to geoenvironmental engineering and related topics such as geoenergy and engineering for sustainability. The research thesis can tackle CCUS related topics.

  • PgCert Carbon Innovation & PgCert Climate Change Management (both online)

    The University of Edinburgh

    These online programme provide high-level knowledge and skills in the economics, policy and accounting of climate change management. They are affiliated with the university's Global Environment & Society Academy.

  • Masters (MSc) Carbon Management (Online)

    The University of Edinburgh

    Studying the Masters online provides part-time flexible study.

  • GeoSciences and Business School: MSc Carbon Management

    The University of Edinburgh

    This degree has been ranked in the Top 5 UK Sustainable Development and Environmental Management Masters. Carbon management, at the heart of tackling climate change, is a growing sector with excellent employment prospects.

  • Engineering: MSc by Research

    The University of Edinburgh

    The MSc by Research is based on a research project tailored to a candidate's interests. It lasts one year full-time or two years part-time.

  • Carbon Capture and Storage Scholarships

    The University of Edinburgh

    The School of GeoSciences offers many Scholarships and Bursaries for Masters students. Opportunities that may be available to students applying to MSc Carbon Capture and Storage include:

    GeoSciences: Research Masters

    The School of GeoSciences’s research programmes have a compulsory core but allow flexibility in selecting optional courses, including those relating to CCS.