Drilling and Well Engineering Course with MSc Degree
Program start date | Application deadline |
2024-09-01 | - |
2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The MSc Drilling and Well Engineering program equips graduates with advanced skills in well design, drilling, and operations management. Taught by industry experts, the program emphasizes effective well construction and prepares students for careers in the oil and gas sector. Graduates are eligible for Chartered Engineer registration and benefit from industry-driven research projects, guest lectures, and state-of-the-art simulation facilities.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The MSc Drilling and Well Engineering degree is designed for graduates with a relevant academic background or industry practitioners with appropriate experience. The program focuses on effective well construction and aims to develop high levels of professional skills in well design, drilling, and operations management.
Outline:
Term 1:
- Subsurface, Wells, Facilities
- Innovation and Sustainability
Term 2:
- Well Completions and Subsea Systems
- Sustainable Enterprise Development
- Drilling Operations Management
- Advanced Well Engineering
Term 3:
- Individual Project Report
Assessment:
- 2 written exams (2.5 hours each)
- 2 written assignments (essays)
- 1 written exam (2-2.5 hours)
- 3 written assignments (essays)
- 1 dissertation
Teaching:
- Lectures (23 hours per term)
- Project Supervision (600 hours)
- Independent Study (115 hours per term) The program is taught by experienced industry professionals and academics who maintain close contacts with the industry. Guest lectures from industry pioneer companies are also incorporated.
Careers:
Graduates are prepared for careers in oil and gas, energy, national oil companies, engineering firms, and project service companies. The program encourages industry-driven research projects for the thesis, enhancing employability opportunities. Industrial visits and guest lecturers further enrich the learning experience and career prospects.
Other:
- The program is accredited by the Energy Institute on behalf of the Engineering Council and meets the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- The program benefits from several industrial visits and state-of-the-art drilling simulators.
- Students have access to the DART (Dynamic Advanced Response Training) simulation suite for realistic drilling environment training.
- The Engineering Applications Labs provide practical work opportunities.
Tuition Fees and Payment Information:
Scottish Students
- Full Time, On Campus, Over 1 year: £5720
- Part Time, Online, Over 3 years:
- Year 1: £4840
- Year 2: £4840
- Year 3: £3210
Rest of UK Students
- Full Time, On Campus, Over 1 year: £6640
- Part Time, Online, Over 3 years:
- Year 1: £4840
- Year 2: £4840
- Year 3: £3210
EU Students
- Full Time, On Campus, Over 1 year: £6640
- Part Time, Online, Over 3 years:
- Year 1: £4840
- Year 2: £4840
- Year 3: £3210
International Students
- Full Time, On Campus, Over 1 year: £18960
- Part Time, Online, Over 3 years:
- Year 1: £4840
- Year 2: £4840
- Year 3: £3210
Additional Costs
- Cost of books
- Costs associated with placement/study abroad
- Accommodation and living costs
- Printing
Other Fees and Costs
- Alumni Discount: 20% loyalty discount on course fees for all alumni who have graduated from RGU.
Payment Information
- Postgraduate students will normally make their own arrangements for payment of fees.
- There are a limited number of SAAS funded places on certain postgraduate courses.