Study MSc Petroleum Engineering - Online at Heriot-Watt University in the UK, Petroleum Engineering

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Advance your career in petroleum engineering with the flexibility to learn online, at your own pace. Build the expertise to manage energy resources responsibly and lead innovation in a changing global industry.. Petroleum engineering is central to the safe, efficient, and sustainable development of oil and gas assets to meet global energy and resource demands, while supporting the transition to net zero. Skilled engineers are needed to manage existing resources responsibly, develop cleaner extraction technologies, and drive innovation in energy production. Heriot-Watt University is internationally recognised for petroleum engineering education and research and is ranked 15th in the world and 2nd in the UK for Petroleum Engineering (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025). The online MSc Petroleum Engineering combines applied technical knowledge, research expertise, and industry engagement to develop highly skilled professionals prepared to tackle the sector’s most pressing challenges.

Which department am I in?

Petroleum Engineering

Study options

Online/Distance with attendance (2.5 Years)

Tuition fees

£5,500.00 (US$ 7,103) per year

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

May 2027

Venue

Online

Riccarton, Edinburgh,

Edinburgh,

Scotland,

EH14 4AS, Scotland, United Kingdom

Online/Distance with attendance (2.5 Years)

Tuition fees

£5,500.00 (US$ 7,103) per year

Per course:£1,395. Dissertation/Project: £1,295.

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Online

Riccarton, Edinburgh,

Edinburgh,

Scotland,

EH14 4AS, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants to the MSc programme level will normally have a good undergraduate degree (minimum 2:2 honours or equivalent) in engineering or a relevant science discipline, or demonstrate equivalent academic ability based on industrial experience or membership of a professional institution.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.