MSc Petroleum Engineering - Online

Heriot-Watt University

Advance your career in petroleum engineering with the flexibility to learn online, at your own pace. Build the expertise to manage energy resources responsibly and lead innovation in a changing global industry.. Petroleum engineering is central to the safe, efficient, and sustainable development of oil and gas assets to meet global energy and resource demands, while supporting the transition to net zero. Skilled engineers are needed to manage existing resources responsibly, develop cleaner extraction technologies, and drive innovation in energy production. Heriot-Watt University is internationally recognised for petroleum engineering education and research and is ranked 15th in the world and 2nd in the UK for Petroleum Engineering (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025). The online MSc Petroleum Engineering combines applied technical knowledge, research expertise, and industry engagement to develop highly skilled professionals prepared to tackle the sector’s most pressing challenges.

Petroleum Engineering