University of Aberdeen: Petroleum Engineering
Institution | University of Aberdeen View institution profile |
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Department | School of Engineering |
Web | https://www.abdn.ac.uk/ |
pgadmissions@abdn.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 01224 272090 |
Study type | Taught |
Summary
The MSc Petroleum Engineering programme is designed with industry support and also includes the study of petroleum geology to produce world-class petroleum engineers, who are fully prepared to take up roles in the upstream oil and gas industry. This programme delivers the necessary knowledge and skills required for an integrated study and evaluation of a prospect, leading to a viable oil and gas field development plan.
Drawing upon a long established track record of excellence in teaching and research, the MSc Petroleum Engineering is delivered jointly by the School of Engineering and the Department of Geology and Petroleum Geology along with industry-based tutors covering a broad range of courses including the fundamentals of petroleum geoscience, enhanced oil recovery, reservoir simulation and well and production engineering. There is also a particular focus on formation evaluation and reservoir engineering and simulation. The MSc Petroleum Engineering develops your skills so you are able to appraise and select the appropriate technologies for safe production recovery of hydrocarbon oil and gas and includes hands-on experience of using industry standard simulation software in all aspects of petroleum engineering.
Aberdeen is known as the Energy Capital of Europe. The city and surrounding area is a major international centre of research and innovation in every aspect of the offshore oil and gas industry. Approximately 900 energy-related companies are located in Aberdeen, including world leaders such as Baker Hughes (a GE Company), BP, Chevron, Haliburton, Maersk, Petrofac, Repsol Sinopec Resources. Royal Dutch Shell, Schlumberger, Total and Wood.
The University’s location at the heart of the oil and gas industry means that our degree programmes benefit from direct industry involvement, including industry advisory panels, guest lectures, field trips, site visits, networking and careers events, and industry supported student projects.
MSc
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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Entry requirements | A UK Honours degree at 2:1 (upper second class), or an Honours degree from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth in any branch of Engineering or Applied Mathematics. Those with a High 2:2 Honours degree in Engineering or Applied Mathematics may also be considered if they can demonstrate 2+ years of relevant experience. Students with Geology, Physics or Chemistry degrees may be considered if they have a 2:1 degree AND 2+ years relevant work experience. Key subjects you must have covered: Mathematics and Physics. |
Location | King's Campus King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
Fees
EU | 23500 GBP for Year 1 |
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England | 9200 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 9200 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 9200 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 9200 GBP for Year 1 |
Channel Islands | 9200 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 23500 GBP for Year 1 |
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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Entry requirements | A UK Honours degree at 2:1 (upper second class), or an Honours degree from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth in any branch of Engineering or Applied Mathematics. Those with a High 2:2 Honours degree in Engineering or Applied Mathematics may also be considered if they can demonstrate 2+ years of relevant experience. Students with Geology, Physics or Chemistry degrees may be considered if they have a 2:1 degree AND 2+ years relevant work experience. Key subjects you must have covered: Mathematics and Physics. |
Location | King's Campus King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
Fees
EU | 23500 GBP for Year 1 |
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England | 9200 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 9200 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 9200 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 9200 GBP for Year 1 |
Channel Islands | 9200 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 23500 GBP for Year 1 |
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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Entry requirements | 2:1 (upper second class) UK Honours degree, or an Honours degree from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth in any branch of Engineering or Applied Mathematics. Those with a High 2:2 Honours degree in Engineering or Applied Mathematics may also be considered if they can demonstrate 2+ years of relevant experience. Students with Geology, Physics or Chemistry degrees may be considered if they have a 2:1 degree AND 2+ years relevant work experience. |
Location | King's Campus King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
Fees
EU | 9000 GBP for Year 1 |
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England | 9000 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 9000 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 9000 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 9000 GBP for Year 1 |
Channel Islands | 9000 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 23000 GBP for Year 1 |
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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Entry requirements | 2:1 (upper second class) UK Honours degree, or an Honours degree from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth in any branch of Engineering or Applied Mathematics. Those with a High 2:2 Honours degree in Engineering or Applied Mathematics may also be considered if they can demonstrate 2+ years of relevant experience. Students with Geology, Physics or Chemistry degrees may be considered if they have a 2:1 degree AND 2+ years relevant work experience. |
Fees
EU | 9000 GBP for Year 1 |
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England | 9000 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 9000 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 9000 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 9000 GBP for Year 1 |
Channel Islands | 9000 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 23000 GBP for Year 1 |
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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Entry requirements | 2:1 (upper second class) UK Honours degree, or an Honours degree from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth in any branch of Engineering or Applied Mathematics. Those with a High 2:2 Honours degree in Engineering or Applied Mathematics may also be considered if they can demonstrate 2+ years of relevant experience. Students with Geology, Physics or Chemistry degrees may be considered if they have a 2:1 degree AND 2+ years relevant work experience. |
Location | King's Campus King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
Fees
EU | 9000 GBP for Year 1 |
---|---|
England | 9000 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 9000 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 9000 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 9000 GBP for Year 1 |
Channel Islands | 9000 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 23000 GBP for Year 1 |
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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Entry requirements | 2:1 (upper second class) UK Honours degree, or an Honours degree from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth in any branch of Engineering or Applied Mathematics. Those with a High 2:2 Honours degree in Engineering or Applied Mathematics may also be considered if they can demonstrate 2+ years of relevant experience. Students with Geology, Physics or Chemistry degrees may be considered if they have a 2:1 degree AND 2+ years relevant work experience. |
Fees
EU | 9000 GBP for Year 1 |
---|---|
England | 9000 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 9000 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 9000 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 9000 GBP for Year 1 |
Channel Islands | 9000 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 23000 GBP for Year 1 |

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