IT for the Energy Industry

Robert Gordon University
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 12 Months Computer science

About this course

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, oil and gas engineering, 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.

Study Options

This course is available in 4 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 12 Months

Qualification: MSc

Location: Aberdeen

Part-time

Duration: 32 Months

Qualification: MSc

Location: Aberdeen

Part-time

Duration: 36 Months

Qualification: MSc

Location: Aberdeen

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 16 Months

Qualification: MSc

Location: Aberdeen

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

5244 Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
2139 Information technology professionals
2134 Programmers and software development professionals
2141 Web design professionals
2136 IT quality and testing professionals
2433 Actuaries, economists and statisticians

Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
12 Months
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Aberdeen
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Computer science