PostgraduateFull-time

Integrated Petroleum Geoscience

University of AberdeenAberdeen, United Kingdom
Level
Postgraduate
Duration
1 year
Mode
Full-time
Subject
Geology
Location
United Kingdom
IELTS
6.5 overall, no part below 5.5

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Overview

Running since 1973, the MSc Integrated Petroleum Geoscience programme is internationally regarded as one of the top vocational training pathways into the energy industry. Based in the heart of the UK energy sector, IPG provides world-renowned training in the practical and technical skills required by the global hydrocarbon exploration and production industry, with input and support from major oil and gas operators.

Entry requirements

The information below is provided as a guide only and does not guarantee entry to the University of Aberdeen.

English language requirements

IELTS6.5 overall, no part below 5.5

IELTS 6.5 overall (Listening 5.5, Reading 6.0, Speaking 5.5, Writing 6.0)

Fees

International students: £28,800 per year

UK students: £11,900 per year

Start dates

September

Application deadline

Rolling admissions; apply via Aberdeen Direct Applicant Portal

Campus

  • Aberdeen, United Kingdom

If you studied in United States

103 countries

Postgraduate Taught

Academic

Entry to a Master programme usually requires the equivalent of a 2:2 (Second Class Honours) British degree, which equates to a USA degree of a bachelor’s degree (unweighted GPA: 3.0+) from an accredited university or college in a relevant subject Postgraduate programmes at the University of Aberdeen and other British universities do not generally require standardised tests such as the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT etc. Instead, applicants are assessed on the merit and relevance of their undergraduate studies, as well as references and personal statement. For further information, please email Catriona Milne, Global Partnership and Recruitment Manager (Americas).

English language

Accepted from United States: You do not need to provide additional evidence of English language proficiency if you are a national of the United States. | Standard: We DO NOT accept IELTS Indicator, IELTS General Training, or IELTS Online. Postgraduate Standard: Listening - 5.5 or above Reading - 5.5 or above Speaking - 5.5 or above Writing - 6.0 or above Overall - 6.5 Postgraduate Higher: Listening - 5.5 or above Reading - 6.0 or above Speaking - 5.5 or above Writing - 6.0 or above Overall - 6.5

From University of Aberdeen's published requirements for students from United States. Your counsellor confirms what applies to you.

Scholarships at University of Aberdeen

5 for this level
  • Aberdeen Alumni Discount20% of fees
  • Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate£8,000.00 (US$ 10,331)
  • CB Davidson Fund
  • Divinity Affiliated Institutions Scholarships10% of fees
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TuitionGBP 28,800
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 44,186

The health surcharge is paid for the whole visa when you apply; one year is counted here. Figures as gov.uk showed them on 24 October 2026.

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