Geology

Programme description

The master’s programme "Geology" provides an opportunity to: acquire knowledge of current trends in scientific and applied geological research; master advanced methods of solving complex geological issues; and gain unique experience of independent research activities
Students are provided with an opportunity to master research and experimental methods as well as methods for obtaining, processing and interpreting geological data at a level appropriate to modern geological science and necessary to be fully functional after graduation from the programme
The programme in "Geology" is unique in that it combines an in-depth theoretical knowledge acquired during lectures with practical skills to deal with different types of tasks: research, production and teaching. The programme is interdisciplinary as it covers a wide range of Earth sciences

Main courses

Basic courses

Courses in Geochemistry

Courses in Mineral Resources

Courses in Sedimentary and Structural Geology

Our advantages

The advanced methods and approaches used in the industry are combined with in-depth fundamental knowledge in Earth sciences. The programme provides an opportunity for students to build their own educational paths, taking into account their preferences and the current research areas offered by leading geological organisations
Students have an opportunity to gain valuable experience in research and project work as part of their training programme in laboratories, offices, field expeditions and/or during internships in employing companies
There is an opportunity to receive scholarship support, which will make it possible for students to engage only in education: Academician Mitrofanov scholarship; advanced academic scholarship; Rosneft scholarship; and scholarship of the St Petersburg University Alumni Association
Cutting-edge equipment of the resource centres of St Petersburg University can be used
Topics for graduation projects offered to students are always relevant for the geological industry and they are either supported by grants or proposed by employers
The programme is implemented with the help of the Council of the degree programme

Main areas of research

International relations

Students can use opportunity to take part in various student exchange programmes within the framework of international agreements of St Petersburg University with foreign partner universities. Students can use opportunity to take part in various international academic mobility programmes: Erasmus + LaSalle University France, Campus Europae, ERANET- MUNDUS, Finnish-Russian Cross-Border University (CBU), Finnish-Russian Student and Teacher Exchange Programme (FIRST). They can also take advantage of international scholarships and grants (POSCO Russia Fellowship, Fulbright, etc.).
Productive partnership relations have developed with universities and scientific institutions in Germany, Switzerland, France, the Czech Republic, Austria, Poland, Hungary, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Great Britain, Canada, Japan, and Korea.

Practical training and career opportunities

Graduates are ready for the following professional activities in the field of geology and environmental protection in Russia and abroad:

Research activities in: academia, industry research institutes, and higher educational institutions
Research and production activities in: appropriate manufacturing organisations and oil companies
Organisational and managerial activities in: government bodies of natural resources, research and production organisations, public and private companies involved in exploration, prospecting and extraction of minerals
Project activities in: public and private engineering companies
Expert activities in: public and private sector organisations involved in a variety of environmental and geological work
Academic activities in: institutions of general secondary, vocational secondary and higher education

Professions