IT for the Energy Industry,PgDip

    IT for the Energy Industry,PgDip

    Duration12 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 26,400 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    IT for the Energy Industry,PgDip

    About

    The course will prepare you for a career in the design and implementation of IT solutions and service management. As a graduate, you will be well-positioned for a computing career in the ever-evolving global energy industry and its IT providers.

    This course provides training in software development tools and techniques, IT service management and geoscience, including renewable energy.

    Throughout the course, content is complemented by practical work, undertaken in state-of-the-art facilities, using tools and techniques to allow you to gain the skills required to work within a technical IT environment.

    This practical element will enhance your theoretical understanding by developing real-world problem-solving skills; enhancing your employability as a graduate.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    What is needed for MSc IT for the Energy Industry?

    • Applicants normally hold a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree or its equivalent in a science or technical subject.
    • Applicants with a lower degree classification and / or relevant work experience will be considered on a case by case basis.

    English Language Requirements

    Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no component lower than 5.5, or an equivalent.

    We accept a variety of in-country and secure English language tests, find out more:

    Please note, some courses may require a higher standard of English than stated in this page. Contact [email protected] for further information.

    International Students

    International students who do not meet our direct entry requirements for this course can gain additional entry points through our International College at Robert Gordon University.

    Career

    Job Prospects

    As a graduate of this course you will be prepared for a number of IT roles within the energy industry, both as a Software Developer and Service Manager. Aberdeen is home to many multinational energy companies and associated suppliers such as mainstream software houses, IT providers to major oil-related companies, specialist software consultancies, and venture capital start-ups.

    The university is involved in a number of commercial collaborations on a local, national and international scale with organisations such as BP, British Geological Survey, Wood, Accenture, WIPRO and many Aberdeen-based software development companies.

    The course also prepares students for research careers by providing the skills necessary of an effective researcher. Suitable MSc graduates may continue to PhD programmes within the school.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    26,400 / year

    IT for the Energy Industry,PgDip

    Robert Gordon University

    Robert Gordon University

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Aberdeen