About the course

Petroleum engineers work with geologists and other engineers to ensure the safe recovery, processing, transportation, transmission, and utilisation of petroleum products often in challenging environments. In addition to the technical petroleum engineering skills, petroleum engineers learn skills in project management, project economics and environmental impact assessment. It is unsurprising therefore that petroleum engineers are highly sought after by both energy and non-energy companies worldwide, and are amongst the best-paid compared to other engineering disciplines.

　　Aberdeen is internationally recognised as a major international energy city and is leading the way in applying world-class technical expertise to the energy transition challenge. According to the Royal Academy of Engineering, Aberdeen is one of 13 engineering hot spots in the UK with over 8,000 engineering businesses across the city and the surrounding region. The School of Engineering has strong links with the energy industry, including local, national and international organisations, who support our teaching through guest lectures and seminars, placement opportunities, site visits and

　　scholarships. The Aberdeen University chapter of the Society of Petroleum Engineers is one of the largest in the world. With more than 360 student chapters across the globe, the SPE make it easy for you to network with industry professionals and employers, benefit from technology discussions at SPE meetings and events, and receive society-sponsored scholarships.

　　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. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Term 1 (September), 2024	Aberdeen
Term 1 (September), 2025	Aberdeen

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Aberdeen

SQA Highers Standard Offer: ABBB (Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science required*) Applicants who achieve the Standard entry requirements in one sitting will be made either an unconditional or conditional offer of admission. Minimum: BBB (Good performance required in Mathematics and Physics*) Applicants who achieve our Minimum entry requirements in the one sitting are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Good performance in additional Highers / Advanced Highers maybe required in order to receive an offer of admission. Adjusted / Access Threshold: BB Applicants who achieve our Minimum entry requirements in the one sitting are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Good performance in additional Highers / Advanced Highers maybe required in order to receive an offer of admission.

　　Ielts Academic: Overall - 6.0 with: Listening - 5.5, Reading - 5.5, Speaking - 5.5, Writing - 6.0 , Toefl ibt Overall - 78 with: Listening - 17, Reading - 18, Speaking - 20, Writing - 21

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 78.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Aberdeen. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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　　THE World ranking35th / 130

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