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Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE
University of Aberdeen · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateBachelor of Engineering (with Honours)UCAS: H851
Petroleum Engineering
University of AberdeenAberdeen, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£24,800Per Year (Intl)
£35,000Avg. Graduate Salary
81%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in computing and information technology with the BEng (Hon) Petroleum Engineering at University of Aberdeen. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Petroleum engineering is concerned with the design and development of front-end engineering technologies required in the exploration and extraction of oil and gas reservoirs. While oil and gas will continue to play an important role in meeting our energy needs for years to come, the knowledge and skills you will acquire as a petroleum engineer are also in high demand in the renewable energy sector, for example in geothermal energy and carbon capture and storage. This programme covers the technical, safety and economic aspects of oil and gas field development. International tuition fees are £24,800 per year, home/UK fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 81% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £32,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Petroleum geology
Drilling and well engineering
Processing
Transportation
Transmission
Utilisation of petroleum products often in challenging environments
UCAS Code:H851
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBC Three A Levels at BBC to include Chemistry, Maths and, Physics OR Design & Technology OR Engineering. Mathematics and Physics or Design & Technology or Engineering should be at Grade B. GCSE English at a Grade C also required. Entry to Year 2: Three A Levels with A in Maths and AB in Physics and Chemistry. GCSE English at a Grade C also required. |
| International Baccalaureate | 32 points 32 Points including Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics at HL (5 or above) and English at Standard Level. Entry to Year 2: 34 points with 6 at HL required for Maths, Chemisry and Physics and 5 in English at Standard Level. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 6 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£24,800
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£99,200
Home Student Fee
£1,820
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
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Aberdeen
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £30,000 | £35,000 | £38,000 |
| 3 years | £26,000 | £32,000 | £38,500 |
| 5 years | £32,500 | £39,500 | £49,000 |
UK subject average: £33,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£32,000
UK average
£33,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 20% above UK average salary
This course
£39,500
UK average
£33,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH10). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
65%Working
5%Studying
20%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
84%
Overall
Teaching on my course
81%Learning opportunities
89%Assessment and feedback
72%Academic support
89%Organisation and management
83%Learning resources
93%Student voice
80%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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