MSc Oil and Gas Engineering

The MSc Oil and Gas Engineering at Coventry University is a one-year master’s course that teaches students the skills needed to work in the global oil and gas industry. This course focuses on how oil and gas are found, produced, processed, and delivered safely. Students learn about drilling, pipeline systems, offshore structures, and how to reduce environmental harm. 

The course also includes energy transition topics like cleaner technologies and renewable energy. It’s ideal for engineering graduates who want to enter the oil and gas field or improve their careers in the energy sector. Students work on real case studies and use modern tools in the oil and gas industry. The course also includes guest lectures from professionals in the energy sector, so students hear directly from those working in the industry.

Learning is done in different ways through lectures and workshops, lab sessions and simulations, team-based projects, and independent study, whereas assessment is carried out through technical reports, group work, and research projects. In the final term, students get to work on a major project that can either be research-based or industry-focused, allowing students to apply everything they’ve learnt to a real engineering problem.

Coventry University is located in Coventry, UK, and is known for practical learning and outstanding student support. It has won awards for teaching and employs lecturers who work closely with industries to help students gain the right skills.

The university has students from all over the world and provides support for international learners with modern labs, study areas, and places to relax and meet people.

Coventry’s engineering department is highly rated because many of its graduates have gone on to work in top companies in the energy and engineering sectors.

To apply for the MSc Oil and Gas Engineering at Coventry University, you need:

Grade Requirements:

A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in engineering, physical sciences, geosciences, or mathematics.

English Proficiency:
If English is not your first language, you must show proof of English proficiency. The university accepts an IELTS score of 6.5 with no section below 5.5.

For the 2025/26 academic year, the annual tuition fee for studying MSc Oil and Gas Engineering at Coventry University is £18,600 for international students. If you choose to take the professional placement, the tuition fee for that year is £1,800.

Coventry University offers scholarships for international students to help reduce the tuition cost. One of which is the Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Scholarship. All Coventry University and Coventry University London international students (excluding EU) can save £2,500 on their course tuition fee starting in September or November 2025 with the Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Scholarship. The International Pathways Programme (IPP) and 100% online courses (Coventry University Online) are excluded from this award. Scholarship availability can change each year, so it’s best to check the university’s website or speak with an advisor.

After graduating with an MSc in Oil and Gas Engineering from Coventry University, students are ready to work in the energy and engineering sectors. Jobs include:

• Drilling Engineer
  
• Production Engineer
  
• Health and Safety Engineer
  
• Reservoir Engineer
  
• Petroleum Engineer
  
• Energy Analyst

To apply for the Coventry University MSc in Oil and Gas Engineering, applicants can apply directly through the Coventry University website.  If you need help with the application, you can get in touch with our counsellors for detailed guidance.