Overview

You will become proficient in the use of modern software tools and environments and have the ability to integrate the use of tools and techniques in the framework of an appropriate development methodology to develop high quality software solutions.

Throughout the IT for the Energy Industry course from Robert Gordon University, content is complemented by practical work, allowing you to support your theoretical development through real-life simulation. You will work on a group project designed to simulate the working environment, allowing you to collaborate with colleagues as you would within multi-discipline teams in the energy sector.

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 energycompanies and associated suppliers such as mainstream software houses, IT providers to major oil-related companies, specialist software consultancies, and venture capital start-ups.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Data Management

Object-oriented Programming

IT Infrastructure and Administration

Software Project Engineering

Intranet Systems Development

Data Visualisation and Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 28 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-02 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-05 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-03 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-10-23 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Energy Engineering Information Technology (IT) General Engineering & Technology View 135 other Masters in Information Technology (IT) in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

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.

Student insurance

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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

18420 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18420 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

5720 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5720 GBP per year during 12 months.

Rest of UK and EU FT

£8150/ year

National PT

£2860/ year

Rest of UK and EU Students PT

£3060/ Year 1&2

£2030 per Year 3

International PT

£6910 Year 1&2

£4600 Year 3

Living costs for Aberdeen

729 - 1069 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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