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Oil and Gas Information Technology

Robert Gordon University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition EUR 14,960 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Oil and Gas Information Technology at Robert Gordon University is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT over 12 months, delivered On-campus. 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 computer science & it. 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 Information Technology 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: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Tuition: EUR 14,960 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Oil and Gas Information Technology programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:

  1. Software Engineer / Developer
  2. Data Scientist
  3. Machine Learning Engineer
  4. IT Project Manager
  5. Cybersecurity Analyst
  6. Cloud Solutions Architect

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Data management
  2. Oil and gas Engineering
  3. IT Infrastructure and Service Management
  4. O-O programming for Oil and Gas
  5. Petroleum Geoscience
  6. Collaborative IT Project
  7. Data Visualisation and Analysis
  8. Intranet Systems Development
  9. MSc project

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

This course is ideal for students who possess an honours degree in a technical subject. This requirement may be relaxed for applicants with significant industrial experience.

All international students, for whom English is not their first language, must provide evidence of linguistic ability, by gaining either IELTS 6.0 or its equivalent prior to receiving an unconditional offer of a place on the course.

IELTS 6.0 or equivalent means:

  • IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the 4 individual elements
  • TOEFL 80 overall with a 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing
  • Pearson PTE 59 overall with a minimum of 51 in each of the 4 individual elements

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 14,960 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 14,960 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6

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...

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months