Oil and Gas Engineering

Term 1

In Term 1, you will study topics such as Subsurface, Wells, Facilities and Engineering Project Management. On completion, you could exit this stage with a PgCert Oil and Gas Engineering.

Term 2

In Term 2, you will study topics including Well Completions and Subsea Systems, Drilling Technology, Environmental Impact and Risk Management, and Materials and Corrosion Science. On completion, you could exit this stage with a PgDip Oil and Gas Engineering.

Term 3

Term 3 is the final term, where you will focus on the Individual Project Report. Successful completion will award the MSc Oil and Gas Engineering.

Learning Methods

You’ll learn through a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshop sessions and external speakers, and work on group project case studies, team activities, and presentations. This allows you to collaborate with colleagues as you would within multi-discipline teams in the energy sector. Throughout the course, content is complemented by practical work, allowing you to support your theoretical development by providing real-life simulation. 

Activity Summary

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

You will be supported through our online virtual learning environment (VLE), CampusMoodle, where you can access a wide variety of resources and other learning support materials, including videos, e-books, journals, the Society of Petroleum Engineering and the SPE database. If you are studying online, the discussion forum groups will be a key part of the course, actively engaging you with the course materials, the course personnel and your fellow students. 

How long is an Oil and Gas Engineering course?

The duration of the MSc Oil and Gas Engineering course is 1 year.

Independent Study

Significant additional private study is expected during each module. You’ll work autonomously and take responsibility for your own learning and professional and academic development. The suggested hours-of-study-per-week and other information is detailed in each Module Descriptor.

Assessment

Term 1

• 4 written exams, typically for 2-2.5 hours
• 4 written assignments, including essays

Term 2

• 3 written exams, typically for 2-2.5 hours
• 2 written assignments, including essays

Term 3

• 1 dissertation
• 1 oral assessment
• 2 group critiques

Feedback

We aim to provide you with feedback within 20 working days of submission of coursework.

Staff Delivering on This Course

Combining the strengths of our staff with the knowledge and skills of industry specialists and visiting lecturers, provides opportunities for students and to enhance their learning knowledge, skills and employment options in a wide range of topics. RGU’s position in the Energy capital of Europe ensures that we have direct access to the world’s energy giants and national professional bodies to support your learning experience. RGU’s Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Student Chapter invites professional speakers from industry to increase the industrial networking opportunities for students and to enhance their learning knowledge, skills and employment opportunities in a wide range of topics.

Academic Support

The Inclusion Centre advises and supports students who disclose a sensory or mobility impairment, chronic medical condition, mental health issue, dyslexia and other specific learning differences. Applicants are encouraged to arrange a pre-entry visit to discuss any concerns and to view the facilities.

Online Learning & Support

All undergraduate and postgraduate students, whether you are learning on campus or by online learning, benefit from using our collaborative virtual learning environment, CampusMoodle. You will be provided with 24/7 online access to your learning material and resources, along with the ability to interact with your class members and tutors for discussion and support.

Study Skills Support

The Study Support Team provides training and support to all students in:

• Academic writing
• Study skills (note taking, exam techniques, time management, presentation)
• Maths and statistics
• English language
• Information technology support

Library Support

The Library offers support for your course, including the books, eBooks, and journals you will need. We also offer online reading lists for many modules, workshops and drop-ins on searching skills and referencing, and much more.

Job Prospects

This course gives you the opportunity to work in the oil and gas industry in a very wide-range of roles with great job prospects around the world.

What is needed for MSc Oil and Gas Engineering?

• Applicants normally hold a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree or its equivalent in Engineering or a relevant discipline such as Geology, Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics.
• Applicants with a lower degree classification and / or relevant work experience will be considered on a case by case basis.

English Language Requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 5.5, or an equivalent.

We accept a variety of in-country and secure English language tests, find out more:

International Students

International students who do not meet our direct entry requirements for this course can gain additional entry points through our International College at Robert Gordon University.

Please note, some courses may require a higher standard of English than stated in this page. Contact admissions@rgu.ac.uk for further information.