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Students
Tuition Fee
GBP 18,960
Per year
Start Date
2025-09-01
Medium of studying
Duration
12 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Drilling Technology | Petroleum Engineering | Petroleum Technology
Area of study
Engineering
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
GBP 18,960
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2024-09-01-
2025-09-01-
About Program

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.
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