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PostgraduateMSc

IT for the Energy Industry

Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen, Scotland
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16 monthsDuration
£19,630Per Year (Intl)
£2,130Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Robert Gordon University, the MSc IT for the Energy Industry provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in architecture and the built environment. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 16-month full-time and part-time structure. The course will prepare you for a career in the design and implementation of IT solutions and service management. As a graduate, you will be well-positioned for a computing career in the ever-evolving global energy industry and its IT providers. This course provides training in software development tools and techniques, IT service management, oil and gas engineering, and geoscience, including renewable energy. International tuition fees are £19,630 per year, home/UK fees are £2,130 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, and 79% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Energy Industry IT Systems Architecture
Oil and Gas Engineering Fundamentals
IT Service Management and Operations
Software Development for Energy Applications
Renewable Energy Technologies and Integration
Geoscience Data Analysis and Visualisation
Enterprise Systems Implementation and Deployment
Research Methods and Industry Project
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 a science or technical subject. Applicants with a lower degree classification and / or relevant work experience will be considered on a case by case basis.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,630

per year

Total Course Cost (16 months)£39,260

Home Student Fee

£2,130

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

77%Working
2%Studying
12%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
82%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Robert Gordon University

Robert Gordon University offers IT for the Energy Industry as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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