The course is aimed at graduates from a variety of Geoscience backgrounds who wish to gain expertise in Micropalaeontology and Petroleum Geosciences. Key features: Comprehensive coverage of the key microfossil groups used in hydrocarbon exploration, Focus on the role of microfossils in understanding major changes in global climate, Course taught by both academic staff and industrial partners, Opportunity to experience working with geological consultancies as well as an academic research environment, Individual research project tailored to your own skills and goals. The course is primarily designed to prepare students for work in the hydrocarbon industry and related service sector; this may involve both onshore and offshore work in the UK, Europe and Worldwide. The research skills acquired will also provide a strong foundation for those wishing to undertake further postgraduate study towards the award of a PhD.