Overview
On this Petroleum Engineering (Hons) degree course offered at University of Portsmouth, you'll:- 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.
Placement yearAfter 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.
Careers and opportunitiesWhen 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
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Introduction to Petroleum Engineering
- Principles of Petroleum Engineering
- Chemistry for Petroleum Engineering
- Earth Processes
- Communication and Engineering Technology Appreciation
- Mathematical Principles
- Petroleum Engineering Numerical and Computational Methods
- Reservoir Engineering
- Petroleum Geosciences
- Drilling Engineering
- Thermodynamics and Reservoir Fluid Properties
- Individual Project
- Petroleum Production Engineering
- Petroleum Reservoir Simulation
- Formation Evaluation and Well Logging
- Enhanced Oil Recovery and Field Development
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Industrial & Systems Engineering General Engineering & Technology Mining, Oil & Gas View 350 other Bachelors in General Engineering & Technology in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- 112-128 points to include a minimum of 3 A levels, or equivalent, with 40 points from Mathematics, plus two relevant subjects
- GCSE English and Combined Science/Physics at grade C, or equivalent/GCSE English and Combined Science/Physics at grade 4, or equivalent.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents15100 GBP / year≈ 15100 GBP / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals9250 GBP / year≈ 9250 GBP / year
Additional Details
Tuition fee may be subject to annual increase.
Living costs
Portsmouth
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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