Petroleum Engineering Masters Degree MSc

MSc Petroleum Production Engineering

1. Overview

This MSc in Petroleum Production Engineering is aimed at practising oilfield engineers and managers who already have at least two years oil and gas industry experience.

The course has been developed and is supported by experienced industry professionals, using authentic industry applications software, technical standards and engineering practices.

This full-time or distance learning degree in Petroleum Production Engineering covers wells and related production facilities, whether on land, offshore or subsea.

2. What you will study

Each study comprises up to 52 hours of lectures and tutorials. Significant additional private study is expected during each module.

Stage 1

  • Subsurface
  • Wells
  • Facilities
  • Business Essentials

Exit Award: PgCert Oil and Gas Engineering

Stage 2

  • Production System Modelling
  • Production Operations
  • Advanced Completion and Subsea Systems
  • Petroleum Economics & Asset Management

Exit Award: PgDip Petroleum Production Engineering

Stage 3

  • Individual Project Report

Award: MSc Petroleum Production Engineering

3. Entry requirements

Applicants should have a good Honours degree in Engineering or closely related discipline and at least 2 years practical industrial experience relevant to Production Engineering. Exceptionally, candidates who have a relevant HND level qualification together with extensive Production Engineering experience may, at the University's discretion, be considered.

Students from Nigeria should have a 2:1 or above in Engineering or a related discipline.

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.

English Language Requirements

4. Placements and accreditations

This course is accredited by the Energy Institute for Further Learning at Masters Level. Visit the Energy Institute web site for further information.

5. How to apply

Closing date for distance learning applications: Friday 14th December 2012.

The MSc Petroleum Production Engineering course is extremely popular. In the interests of fairness to all applicants, specific application procedures apply. All 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:

6. Course costs

Full-time All Students - £16,500 per 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.

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MSc
Start date
Full-time - September / Distance Learning - January
Course length
Full-time - 45 weeks / Online Distance Learning - Minimum 3 years and 6 months
Mode of Attendance
Full-time / Distance Learning
Academic school
School of Engineering
Teaching locations
City centre
Accredited By
Energy Institute

Robert Gordon University, Schoolhill, Aberdeen, AB10 1FR, Scotland, UK: a Scottish charity, registration No. SC013781