MSc Oil and Gas Engineering, (Online)

University of Aberdeen

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:

• chemical engineering
• civil engineering
• electrical and electronic engineering
• mechanical engineering
• petroleum engineering
• any other relevant engineering field
• applied mathematics
• physics.

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:

• Masters (180 credits)
• exit early with a Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits)
• exit early with a Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits)
• or start with one of the short courses that make up this degree. You can build your way to a qualification one short course at a time.

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.