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PostgraduateMSc

Drilling and Well Engineering

Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen, Scotland
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28 monthsDuration
£20,210Per Year (Intl)
£3,320Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Drilling and Well Engineering at Robert Gordon University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about driving digital innovation. this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 28-month full-time structure. The MSc Drilling and Well Engineering degree is aimed at graduates who have a relevant academic background, as well as industry practitioners who possess appropriate industry experience. The course focuses on the effective well construction, and aims to develop high levels of professional skills in the key areas of well design, drilling and operations management. You will benefit from the academics teaching this course, who have a wealth of industry experience. International tuition fees are £20,210 per year, home/UK fees are £3,320 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £44,000 within three years, and a 85% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Oil and gas
Energy
National oil companies
Engineering firms and project service companies
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementApplicants normally hold a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree or its equivalent in Engineering. Applicants with either a relevant non-Engineering background such as Geology, Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics and/or applicants with a lower degree classification or those with relevant work experience will be considered on a case by case basis English Language Requirements Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no component lower than 5.5, or an equiv

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic65————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,210

per year

Total Course Cost (28 months)£60,630

Home Student Fee

£3,320

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

90%Working
10%Seeking Work
75%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Robert Gordon University

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