Oil and Gas Engineering MSc at Coventry University

Programme overview

Develop sector-specific technical knowledge and build transferable skills relevant to a career in the oil, gas, and energy industry. The Oil and Gas Engineering MSc is designed for aspiring engineers and physical scientists who want to build expertise in the energy industry, addressing challenges in exploration, production and processing. Develop advanced skills in oil and gas engineering, operations and technology.

Faculty: College of Engineering, Environment and Science | Duration: 1 year full-time; Up to 2 years full-time with professional placement | Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option) | Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027 | Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules: Drilling, Production and Process Engineering, Hydrogen, Engineering Materials and Flow Assurance Systems, Reservoir Evaluation and Simulation, Health, Safety, Risk and Project Management Systems, Research Project.

Career pathways

Graduate roles could include reservoir engineer, drilling engineer, production engineer, petroleum engineer, health, safety and environment engineer, energy analyst.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An honours degree 2:2 or above in engineering, physical sciences, geosciences or mathematics. Some international students may require an ATAS certificate to study this course. For further information see our ATAS certificates page. English: IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,700 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time tuition as listed for the course for 2026/27 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,500 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time tuition as listed for the course for 2026/27 entry. Source

Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; Up to 2 years full-time with professional placement

Apply through the official page: https://www.coventry.ac.uk/course-structure/pg/ees/oil-and-gas-engineering-msc/

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