This course provides the knowledge required for a range of professional careers within the oil and gas industry. You will gain an understanding of engineering relevant to upstream oil and gas engineering.
It develops professional levels of skill in key subject areas by building on a foundation of first degree level scientific and mathematical skills. Typical students include new graduates and people working in oil and gas companies, energy companies, national oil companies, engineering firms, and project service companies.
You can study for this course full-time at our campus in Aberdeen or online via the university's virtual learning environment CampusMoodle.
Each module comprises up to 52 hours of lectures and tutorials. Significant additional private study is expected during each module.
Stage 1
Exit award: PgCert Oil and Gas Engineering
Stage 2
Plus 2 modules from:
Exit award: PgDip Oil and Gas Engineering
Stage 3
Award: MSc Oil and Gas Engineering
Applicants must have a good Honours degree from a UK University or an overseas equivalent qualification in Engineering or a related discipline. Those with other qualifications, but with considerable appropriate industrial experience, may be considered.
Students from Nigeria should have a 2:1 or above in Engineering or a related discipline from a Federal University.
All international students for whom English is not their first language must provide evidence of linguistic ability, by gaining either IELTS 6.5 or its equivalent in TOEFL prior to receiving an unconditional offer of a place on the course.
This course is accredited by the Energy Institute for Further Learning at Masters Level. Visit the Energy Institute web site for further information.
Postgraduate Students' Allowances Scheme (PSAS) Funding
The university seeks funding from The Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) each year for a range of postgraduate courses, including this course. You may be eligible to apply for this funding and also be eligible for an income-assessed maintenance grant. Find out more from SAAS (Please note that only students eligible for Home fee status are eligible for funding.)
The MSc Oil and Gas Engineering course is extremely popular. In the interests of fairness to all applicants, specific application procedures apply.
Applications should be made through Apply online at www.rgu.ac.uk/applyonline
If you have any queries, please contact our Admissions Office:
If you are an International Student and would like further information and application advice:
Full-time Scottish/EU students £6,620; R.U.K. students £9,970; International Students £15,100 per entire course
Download information on Distance Learning costs per module.
For further information on Distance Learning course fees please contact energy@rgu.ac.uk or see Student Finance pages
All course fees are reviewed annually and subject to change.
