MSc Oil & Gas Engineering

There’s a wealth of career opportunities available within the traditional and future oil industry. On our Oil and Gas Engineering programme you’ll learn to maximise hydrocarbon recovery at a minimum cost, whilst reducing the environmental impacts.

You’ll learn to solve future tasks and challenges related to the development and production of oil and gas fields. You’ll be led by our staff who have specialised in the discipline of oil and gas, fire science and energy for many years.

Studying at this level requires a high mental capacity, self-motivation and commitment to achieve this award.

Our teaching methods include lectures, seminars, workshops, laboratory work, project work, case studies and site visits. Personal study also forms an integral part of our course.

Why study with us

• You’ll study in state-of-the-art facilities, including our new £35 million Engineering Innovation Centre.
• We’re located within one of the most intense engineering areas in the UK, so you’ll work on real-world projects with commercial partners.
• There’s an opportunity to undertake a professional placement as part of this course.

Future careers

There’s a range of employment opportunities within the traditional and future Oil and Gas Engineering industry. You could also progress your study to PhD level.