MSc Petroleum Engineering at Heriot-Watt University is a one-year postgraduate course delivered in person in Malaysia.

Malaysia
Heriot-Watt University
Masters
Engineering
In-person
1 Year
US$15,707
N/A
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MSc Petroleum Engineering at Heriot-Watt University is a one-year postgraduate course delivered in person in Malaysia. It focuses on petroleum engineering within the broader engineering field, combining taught study with a balance of examinations and coursework. The programme is built for learners who want a focused technical master’s in a specialist energy discipline.
The course is based at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia and reflects the university’s global teaching environment. Some classes may be offered online or in a hybrid format across different time zones, depending on university安排. That mix supports a flexible learning experience while keeping the programme centred on specialist engineering study at master’s level.
Production Technology
Energy Project Economics
Well Test Analysis
Reservoir Engineering
Drilling Engineering
Formation Evaluation
Geoscience with Integrated Data Science
Reservoir Simulation
Field Development Project
Individual Project
MSc Petroleum Engineering at Heriot-Watt University is a one-year postgraduate course delivered in person in Malaysia.
MSc Petroleum Engineering takes 1 year and is delivered in person.
Yes, MSc Petroleum Engineering includes project-based learning through published project or consulting components in the course structure.
Academic entry requirements vary by qualification and may include Second class Honours degree, Postgraduate conversion courses or other accepted pathways. English evidence may include IELTS 6.0.
The estimated international tuition fee is US$15,707.




| Curriculum | Required Score |
|---|---|
| Second class Honours degree | A minimum of a second class Honours degree or an equivalent academic qualification in a related subject area. |
| Curriculum | Required Score |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate conversion courses | Programme conditionsFor postgraduate conversion courses, non-related degrees will be considered. |
| Professional institutions membership | Professional membershipCorporate (or chartered) membership of relevant professional institutions will also be considered. |
| Non-related degrees | Admission assessmentNon-related degrees will be considered on an individual basis based on CV and work experience. |
| Test | Score |
|---|---|
| IELTS | IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) Minimum component scoreNo score lower than 5.5. |
| Details | Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | US$15,707 |
| Estimated total | US$15,707 |
Fee amounts are estimates based on university-published international student fee information available at the time of publication. Actual fees may change by intake and may vary because of exchange rates, taxes, or university updates.