Masters Degrees (Petroleum Economics)

Since the 1970s Aberdeen has been the main European and often world centre of energy production where FTSE 100 multinationals sit alongside universities and each other to manage and apply learning across the energy supply chain, the latest need of which is decommissioning. Read more

You gain two complementary areas of knowledge in studying Oil and Gas Law and Economics. You understand the complex environment of state controlled hydrocarbon and mineral extraction in a high risk industry in terms of extraction safety, risks, reliability, environment and returns. Read more

University of Aberdeen and the city of Aberdeen UK is internationally recognised for its multinational oil and gas businesses and it acts as a European and world hub for much exploration globally. Read more

With the increase in technology and IOT plus the 'Big Data' revolution the collation of data and the power it holds to transform organisations, ensure health and safety in difficult to reach places, keep ahead of life cycles, drive change and innovation has huge potential for any organisation. Read more

Aberdeen has been a major world hub and European headquarters to the oil and gas industry with major FTSE 100 multinationals located in the city since the 1970s and the city and industry is world renowned for its learning and innovation. Read more

School of Social Sciences Understand how governments regulate the oil industry and the structure of the contracts and agreements needed to allocate risk to individual companies. Read more

Teesside is a major European centre for the chemical and petroleum processing sector and our MSc helps you gain knowledge and develop skills with industrial relevance. Read more

The Applied Petroleum Geoscience (APG) MSc at Heriot-Watt University is one of the top training programmes for geoscientists working in the oil and gas industry. Read more

Developed as one of the first of its kind in the UK, the course is relevant for engineering graduates who intend to enter or enhance their career prospects in the oil or natural gas industry. Read more

School of Social Sciences Gain an understanding of the legal and regulatory environment and processes in the international energy and resources industries Petroleum provides a huge source of revenue for producer governments. Read more

MSc Energy and Economics is an innovative, new degree programme grounded in the cutting-edge, industry recognised, economic research carried out by Heriot-Watt University on behalf of the energy sector. Read more

School of Social Sciences Understand how governments regulate the oil industry and the structure of the contracts and agreements needed to allocate risk to individual companies In this course you will learn how governments regulate the oil industry. Read more

School of Social Sciences Develop your understanding of the economics and policy issues facing the international oil and gas industries Learn about the multiple and complex challenges facing the energy industry, such as decarbonisation, wide scale digitisation, and decentralisation. Read more

School of Social Sciences Develop your understanding of the economic and policy issues facing the international energy sector Learn about the multiple and complex challenges facing the energy industry, such as decarbonisation, wide scale digitisation, and decentralisation. Read more

Ageing infrastructure from the golden days of the oil and gas and energy industry is now being identified for decommissioning. Some of it is in the North Sea but many other countries are increasingly realising that they need to decommission properly and effectively due to environmental regulation. Read more