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Oil and Gas Engineering

Robert Gordon University
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Tuition GBP 16,300 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 5,200 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Delivery Online
Location Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Oil and Gas 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 Oil and Gas 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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: Online
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 16,300 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 5,200 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Oil and Gas Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:

  1. Design Engineer
  2. R&D Engineer
  3. Project Engineer
  4. Systems Engineer
  5. Technical Consultant
  6. Engineering Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Subsurface
  2. Wells
  3. Facilities
  4. Business Essentials
  5. Exit award: PgCert Oil and Gas Engineering
  6. Engineering Project Management
  7. Environmental Impact and Risk Management
  8. Materials & Corrosion
  9. Completions & Subsea Systems
  10. Exit award: PgDip Oil and Gas Engineering
  11. Individual Project Report

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Applicants should have a 2:2 or better from a UK University, or overseas equivalent qualification, in Engineering or a related discipline. Those with other qualifications but with considerable appropriate industrial experience may be considered. Applicants who have an undergraduate degree from a recognised Nigerian University should have an Honours degree in Engineering achieved at 2:1 or better. Those with a 2:2 together with adequate relevant industry experience may be considered. The minimum entry requirements as stated above are only a guide and do not guarantee entry.English Language RequirementsAll 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 16,300 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 5,200 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 16,300 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 5,200 (Tuition (Full programme)) — 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

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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...

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  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months
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