MSc/PgDip/PgCert Oil and Gas Engineering (January Start)
Robert Gordon University
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At Robert Gordon University, the MSc Oil and Gas Engineering course produces fit-for-purpose engineers who can make an effective contribution from an early stage. Developed in close collaboration with industry, the course will enable you to develop a critical approach to oil and gas engineering and gain strong project management and teamwork skills.The course is aimed at students who wish to work in the oil and gas industry and specialise in offshore operations. It will prepare you for a range ...Read more

At Robert Gordon University, the MSc Oil and Gas Engineering course produces fit-for-purpose engineers who can make an effective contribution from an early stage. Developed in close collaboration with industry, the course will enable you to develop a critical approach to oil and gas engineering and gain strong project management and teamwork skills.

The course is aimed at students who wish to work in the oil and gas industry and specialise in offshore operations. 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 and skills required for an engineering career within the upstream oil and gas industry. You will also gain PGCert and PGDip awards in this course.

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09 Mar 15

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Modules

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Entry requirements

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.

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£5,720 per year

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Students from Domestic

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The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.

£6,640 per year

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Students from Other UK

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The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.

£6,640 per year

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Students from EU

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The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.

£18,960 per year

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Students from International

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09 Mar 15
The course is very good, not just exam oriented but with more of practical...
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Robert Gordon University
Garthdee House Garthdee Road Aberdeen Aberdeen, City Of AB10 7QB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Aberdeen  0.2 miles away

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