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MSc - Master of Science
University of Aberdeen
Online
JAN
27 months
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MSc - Master of Science
University of Aberdeen
Online
JAN
27 months
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Join an accredited online Masters designed to create future leaders of the energy industry.
You can also study MSc Oil and Gas Engineering full-time on campus.
A key strength of this Energy Institute-accredited MSc is its interdisciplinary scope. You’ll cover a wide range of subjects, including geology and chemistry, alongside engineering.
As a result, you’ll gain a strong appreciation of all core elements of the industry lifecycle and of the different areas of engineering required. You’ll learn how these elements work together to deliver projects safely and efficiently.
Who can study online MSc Oil and Gas Engineering
The interdisciplinary nature of this distance-learning degree means it’s suitable for graduates and engineers from different engineering backgrounds. It provides a route into an energy sector career from other disciplines.
You can apply for this Masters if your background is in:
Accredited online degree
This online MSc is accredited by the Energy Institute (EI).
The EI is the global professional body for the energy sector. It’s the only membership body spanning the whole of the energy industry.
What you’ll study
You can choose to study for a:
Careers
On graduating with an accredited Masters in Oil and Gas Engineering from the University of Aberdeen, you’ll have acquired one of the most respected degrees of its kind in the UK. Your qualification will be recognised by industry employers around the globe.
You’ll receive exactly the same degree qualification as you would on campus.
You’ll graduate with an understanding of all aspects of the industry. This well-rounded knowledge will help you access a wide range of careers.
Students should have a 2:1 (upper-second) UK honours degree (or equivalent) in any branch of Engineering or Physics. You can also apply if you have: a 2:1 UK honours degree (or equivalent) in Applied Mathematics or a high 2:2 UK honours degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, at least two years’ relevant oil and gas industry experience, and keen motivation.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,700 per year
Students from Domestic
£14,100. This indicative cost is based on 180 credits of study over three years, starting in September 2024.
£4,700 per year
Students from Other UK
£14,100. This indicative cost is based on 180 credits of study over three years, starting in September 2024.
£4,700 per year
Students from EU
£14,100. This indicative cost is based on 180 credits of study over three years, starting in September 2024.
£4,700 per year
Students from International
£14,100. This indicative cost is based on 180 credits of study over three years, starting in September 2024.