Petroleum Engineering (Hons) University of Portsmouth

Overview

• Study the phases involved in finding, drilling and extracting oil
• Apply your skills in our geological and reservoir and drilling labs
• Use our computer-aided design (CAD) suite, rapid prototyping suite, energy systems lab, petroleum engineering lab, and metrology and 3D scanning microscopy facilities
• Take your learning out of the lab, with field visits to Stockbridge production facility and Kimmeridge Bay for geological work
• Take advantage of our status as an active chapter for the Society of Petroleum Engineers with regular industrial talks and an annual event celebrating Petroleum Week
• Become a student member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) – we pay student membership fees for all of the students on this course

• Have the chance to expand your experience and make valuable contacts by completing your final-year project with support from the industry professionals and companie

You'll get a practical understanding of oil exploration, drilling and extraction, learn how the petroleum industry functions and get to apply your skills in our labs and on field trips.

There's currently a shortage of qualified oil and gas engineers. The skills and industry connections you develop on this course will set you up for a career in the petroleum and engineering sector in areas such as oil and gas exploration, reservoir modelling, product marketing, management and finance.

After the course, you'll also be eligible to apply for Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status and progress to Chartered Engineer status (CEng) with further study and experience.

After your second year, you can do an optional work placement year to get valuable longer-term work experience in the industry.

Previous students have completed work placements at companies including:

• IGas
• IHS
• Oilfield International
• Premier Reservoir

You’ll get mentoring and support throughout the year.

When you finish the course, the Careers and Employability service can help you find a job that puts your skills to work in the industry.

Previous graduates have gone on to work in many petroleum-related fields, including:

• oil and gas exploration and production
• reservoir modelling
• drilling and refinery operations
• product marketing
• manufacturing
• management
• finance

Roles the graduates have taken on include:

• petroleum engineer
• reservoir engineer
• drilling engineer
• gas engineer

You could also continue you studies as postgraduate level.

After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from the Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Energy Institute on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partly meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.Institution of Mechanical Engineers