Aberdeen,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc Petroleum Engineering in Aberdeen United Kingdom | University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen
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Aberdeen United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
27,000
(c. USD36,026.1)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The MSc in Petroleum Engineering is collaboratively developed with industry partners and incorporates petroleum geology studies to cultivate top-tier engineers ready for careers in the upstream oil and gas sector.
This program equips students with essential expertise to conduct comprehensive prospect assessments and formulate effective oil and gas field development strategies.
Leveraging decades of academic excellence, the MSc Petroleum Engineering combines instruction from the School of Engineering and Geology & Geophysics Department, supplemented by industry professionals. The curriculum spans critical areas such as petroleum geoscience fundamentals, advanced recovery techniques, reservoir modeling, and production engineering, with special emphasis on formation analysis and reservoir engineering simulations.
Through this program, students gain proficiency in evaluating and implementing optimal technologies for safe hydrocarbon extraction, including practical training with industry-standard simulation tools across all petroleum engineering disciplines.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The information below is provided as a guide only and does not guarantee entry to the University of Aberdeen.
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.
Key subjects you must have covered: Mathematics and Physics.
Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate
The CAH3 code for this degree is CAH10-01-09. Students who need a visa to live or study in the UK must to apply for ATAS clearance. The ATAS clearance certificate must be valid when you apply for a visa to enter the UK. To find out if you need to apply for ATAS clearance, please visit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/academic-technology-approval-scheme
You will be required to supply the following documentation with your application as proof you meet the entry requirements of this degree programme. If you have not yet completed your current programme of study, then you can still apply and you can provide your Degree Certificate at a later date.
CV
an up-to-date CV/Resum
Degree Certificate
a degree certificate showing your qualifications
Degree Transcript
a full transcript showing all the subjects you studied and the marks you have achieved in your degree(s) (original & official English translation)
Personal Statement
a detailed personal statement explaining your motivation for this particular programme
IELTS Academic: OVERALL - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5, Reading - 5.5, Speaking - 5.5, Writing - 6.0
TOEFL iBT: OVERALL - 90 with: Listening - 17, Reading - 18, Speaking - 20, Writing - 21
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.
Key subjects you must have covered: Mathematics and Physics.
Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate
The CAH3 code for this degree is CAH10-01-09. Students who need a visa to live or study in the UK must to apply for ATAS clearance. The ATAS clearance certificate must be valid when you apply for a visa to enter the UK. To find out if you need to apply for ATAS clearance, please visit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/academic-technology-approval-scheme
You will be required to supply the following documentation with your application as proof you meet the entry requirements of this degree programme. If you have not yet completed your current programme of study, then you can still apply and you can provide your Degree Certificate at a later date.
CV
an up-to-date CV/Resum
Degree Certificate
a degree certificate showing your qualifications
Degree Transcript
a full transcript showing all the subjects you studied and the marks you have achieved in your degree(s) (original & official English translation)
Personal Statement
a detailed personal statement explaining your motivation for this particular programme
IELTS Academic: OVERALL - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5, Reading - 5.5, Speaking - 5.5, Writing - 6.0
TOEFL iBT: OVERALL - 90 with: Listening - 17, Reading - 18, Speaking - 20, Writing - 21
Tuition
GBP
27,000