Program Overview
The Drilling and Well Engineering at Robert Gordon University is a MSc programme in Engineering over 12 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Drilling and Well Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 18,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Drilling and Well Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Subsurface
- Wells
- Facilities
- Business Essentials
- Drilling Technology
- Drilling Operations Management
- Completions and Subsea Systems
- Advanced Well Engineering
- Individual Project Report
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants should have a good Honours degree in Engineering or closely related discipline, plus ideally at least two years practical field experience. Exceptionally, candidates who have a relevant minimum HND level qualification together with extensive practical experience may, at the University\'s discretion, be considered. A mix of academic and practical qualifications is preferred.
Students from Nigeria should have a 2:1 or above in Engineering or a related discipline.
English Language Requirements
All students for whom English is not their first language must provide evidence of their English language skills by gaining Academic IELTS with 6.5 overall and a minimum of 5.5 in each element, Pearson PTE with 61 overall and a minimum of 51 in each element or TOEFL iBT with 88 Overall, 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 18,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 18,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Robert Gordon University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Robert Gordon University
Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Robert Gordon University, commonly calledRGU(abbreviatedRobt Gor.inpost-nominals;Scottish Gaelic:Oilthigh Raibeart Ghòrdain), is apublicresearch universityin the city ofAberdeen,Scotland. It...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
