The MSc Oil and Gas Engineering course produces fit-for-purpose engineers who can make an effective contribution from an early stage. The course is aimed at students who wish to work or enhance employment opportunities in the oil and gas industry. It will prepare you for a range of professional careers through suitable, flexible study options.
It has been developed in close collaboration with industry, which ensures the specialist subject areas relevant to the oil and gas life-cycle covered are up-to-date and provide the essential knowledge, innovation and sustainability, and skills required for an engineering career within the upstream oil and gas industry.
If you are considering a postgraduate study option starting in September 2025 or January 2026, then please be aware application deadlines are in place which may affect your first choice of start date or course selection.
Term 1
In Term 1, you will study modules such as Subsurface, Wells, Facilities and Innovation and Sustainability. On completion, you could exit this stage with a PgCert Oil and Gas Engineering.
Term 2
In Term 2, you will study modules including Well Completions and Subsea Systems, Sustainable Enterprise Development, 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.
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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 35 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 part time 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 for full time students or 27 months for part time.
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
- 2 written exams, typically for 2.5 hours
- 2 written assignments, including essays
Term 2
- 2 written exams, typically for 2.5 hours
- 2 written assignments, including essays
Term 3
- 1 dissertation
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.
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.
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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 6.0 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.
Academic Year 2025-2026
Scottish Students
Full Time
| On Campus | ||
|---|---|---|
| Over 1 year | Year 1 | £5890 |
Part Time
| Online | ||
|---|---|---|
| Over 3 years | Year 1 | £4980 |
| Year 2 | £4980 | |
| Year 3 | £3320 | |
Rest of UK Students
Full Time
| On Campus | ||
|---|---|---|
| Over 1 year | Year 1 | £6840 |
Part Time
| Online | ||
|---|---|---|
| Over 3 years | Year 1 | £4980 |
| Year 2 | £4980 | |
| Year 3 | £3320 | |
International Students
Full Time
| On Campus | ||
|---|---|---|
| Over 1 year | Year 1 | £19530 |
Part Time
| Online | ||
|---|---|---|
| Over 3 years | Year 1 | £4980 |
| Year 2 | £4980 | |
| Year 3 | £3320 | |
Academic Year 2024-2025
Scottish Students
Full Time
| On Campus | ||
|---|---|---|
| Over 1 year | Year 1 | £5720 |
Part Time
| Online | ||
|---|---|---|
| Over 3 years | Year 1 | £4840 |
| Year 2 | £4840 | |
| Year 3 | £3210 | |
Rest of UK Students
Full Time
| On Campus | ||
|---|---|---|
| Over 1 year | Year 1 | £6640 |
Part Time
| Online | ||
|---|---|---|
| Over 3 years | Year 1 | £4840 |
| Year 2 | £4840 | |
| Year 3 | £3210 | |
EU Students
Full Time
| On Campus | ||
|---|---|---|
| Over 1 year | Year 1 | £6640 |
Part Time
| Online | ||
|---|---|---|
| Over 3 years | Year 1 | £4840 |
| Year 2 | £4840 | |
| Year 3 | £3210 | |
International Students
Full Time
| On Campus | ||
|---|---|---|
| Over 1 year | Year 1 | £18960 |
Part Time
| Online | ||
|---|---|---|
| Over 3 years | Year 1 | £4840 |
| Year 2 | £4840 | |
| Year 3 | £3210 | |
Additional Costs
Some other costs are not included in the course fees:
- The cost of books that you may wish to purchase.
- Costs associated with any placement / study abroad
- Accommodation and Living Costs
- Printing
Alumni Discount
Robert Gordon University is delighted to offer a 20% discount on course fees for all alumni who have graduated from RGU.
Student Funding
Postgraduate students will normally make their own arrangements for payment of fees. However, there are a limited number of SAAS funded places on certain postgraduate courses.
Scholarships and Financial Awards
You may qualify for a scholarship or financial award:
Disclaimer
For new intakes, course fees are reviewed and published annually for each mode of delivery. Tuition fees are fixed for the duration of a course at the rate confirmed in the offer letter. For further information:
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