Engineering

Aimed at developing engineers to become skilled drilling engineers, this course will cover key areas including well design, drilling and operations management. You will benefit from the use of the University’s DART facility (Dynamic Advance Response Training). This state-of-the-art learning environment uses 3D graphics to represent a rig floor and the wide range of equipment and drilling processes currently used by the oil and gas industry.

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Developed in collaboration with industry, this course follows guidelines set out by the Energy Institute, ensuring specialist course content is relevant and up to date. You will apply scientific, engineering and management skills to study key areas of oil and gas engineering. By graduation, you will be equipped for a rewarding career within the upstream oil and gas industry.

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This MSc Renewable Energy Engineering course is an interdisciplinary course across the Schools of Engineering, Business and Computing. The course will provide graduates with practical experience as it incorporates practical activities, site visits, case study learning, and industry guest speakers lectures.

There will also be an opportunity for completing the final project with industry, final projects will be supported by our School research groups working in these areas, thus providing graduates with research skills as well. The course also include group projects on real life applications that address various aspects of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This course allows graduation with two options, either MSc in Renewable Energy Engineering with specialisation in “Innovation and Design” or “Operation and Maintenance”.

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Engineering Management will equip you with the right skills and knowledge to deliver engineering projects in an innovative, sustainable and cost-effective manner. Together with a focus on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, these skills will help facilitate the achievement of Net Zero, energy transition, and the development of a circular economy.

The MSc Engineering Management degree has been designed as an interdisciplinary course cutting across computing, finance and management, innovation and enterprise, and engineering. You will gain the necessary technical, business and meta skills to deliver sustainable engineering projects and overall, enhance your employability.

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This MSc Robotics course is an interdisciplinary course in the School of Computing, Engineering and Technology. The vision of our MSc Robotics course is to develop highly employable experts in robotics, autonomous system and AI technologies, who can lead the future advancements in the domain.

The main highlight of this MSc course is a project-based learning approach developed by our expert academics to enhance the integration of our engineers into the industry of the future. The course will provide graduates with practical experience as it incorporates practical activities, site visits, case study learning, and industry guest lectures. There will be an opportunity for completing the final project with industry. Final projects will also be supported by our school research groups working in various interdisciplinary areas, thus providing graduates with research skills as well.

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Interactive Learning Skills and Communication

This module is designed to bridge the gap between undergraduate level and the specialised demands of postgraduate study. You’ll learn the essential communicative skills needed to thrive at RGU. Beyond the classroom, you’ll cultivate a versatile range of abilities (written and oral) tailored for professional success; while developing independent learning and taking ownership of your academic development.

Mode of delivery

Lectures and tutorials

Contact hours (per semester/modules)

Contact hours: 100
Self-directed study hours: 50

How will I be assessed?

Coursework: written assignment (50%); Coursework: Oral Presentation in defence of a research project (50%) Minimum overall pass mark of 40% (Grade D*) across all assessment events and a minimum of 35% in assessments.

Critical Thinking

Get ready to develop a high-level analytical mindset. You’ll understand complex theories, learn to identify subtle biases, and construct rigorous, evidence-based arguments. By honing these critical thinking skills, you’ll gain the intellectual independence needed to engage deeply and with your chosen field of study.

Mode of delivery

Lectures and tutorials

Contact hours (per semester/module)

Contact hours: 40
Self-directed study hours: 70

How will I be assessed?

Coursework, evaluation of arguments exercise (10%), critical evaluation of a text (20%) final examination (70%). This module carries a standard minimum progression requirement: grade D / pass mark 40%.

Foundations of Research Practice

This module introduces the core principles and practices of academic research. This will empower you to navigate the complexities of scholarly inquiry and develop a sophisticated understanding of key research concepts. From exploring diverse research philosophies to conducting systematic literature reviews, you’ll be able to select and apply the practical tools needed to build a credible body of work.

Mode of delivery

Lectures and tutorials

Contact hours (per semester/module)

Contact hours: 40
Self-directed study hours: 100

How will I be assessed?

Poster Presentation (30%); Research Proposal  (70%). This module carries a standard minimum progression requirement: grade D / pass mark 40%

Both MSc degrees are accredited by the Energy Institute. Students enrolled on MSc Oil and Gas Engineering are entitled to free membership of the Institute of Corrosion, Energy Institute or the Society of Petroleum Engineering.