Southsea, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 up to 3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
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Introduction
Shape your engineering career for the rapidly changing demands of the gas and petroleum industry with a Master's course focused on the sector's future.
You'll develop your skills in oil and gas extraction, as these will remain part of the world's energy mix for years to come. But you'll also look at the opportunities and threats of the transition to green energy and Net Zero carbon targets, examine environmental challenges and climate change mitigation measures such as CO2 capture and storage, and diversify your skillset with subjects such as data science and artificial intelligence.
You'll be studying with industry professionals and expert academic staff, working on key industry themes such as Formation Evaluation and Reservoir Simulation as you follow an MSc Petroleum and Gas Engineering programme specifically designed to meet the demand for petroleum and gas specialists in the industry.
Eligibility
This course accepts the UK, EU and international students.
Please note that if you're applying for this course as an international student, you'll need clearance under the Academic Tech Approval Scheme (ATAS). This is an extra security check made by the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Course highlights
- Future-proof your career by studying hydrocarbon production optimisation alongside greener energy and sustainability issues such as carbon capture and storage
- Use £5 million worth of industry-standard software packages, such as Petrel E&P, and attend talks from visiting software providers like Schlumberger, Kappa or CMG.
- Visit projects and view active equipment on field trips to local hydrocarbon-producing wells such as Wytch Farm, Stockbridge and Storrington.
- Learn how to apply our unique AI-supported methodologies, and add data science and Python programming to your petroleum and gas engineering skillset.
Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Portsmouth Chapter
The SPE Chapter is organised, managed and run by the students, for the students, under the guidelines of SPE International. The Chapter regularly hosts events featuring guest lecturers from the industry, as well as showcasing all SPE UK webinars. It also organises field trips and career talks.
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Curriculum
Full-time
All modules on this MSc Petroleum and Gas Engineering degree are core.
- Data Science and Artificial Intelligence in Petroleum Engineering – 20 credits
- Reservoir Engineering and Simulation – 20 credits
- Well Engineering and Production Technology – 20 credits
- Well Testing – 20 credits
- Engineering Management, Economics and Risk Analysis – 20 credits
- Carbon Capture and Storage – 20 credits
- Individual MSc Project – 60 credits
Part-time
Year 1
All modules on this MSc Petroleum and Gas Engineering are core.
- Well Engineering and Production Technology – 20 credits
- Engineering Management, Economics and Risk Analysis – 20 credits
- Carbon Capture and Storage – 20 credits
Year 2
All modules on this MSc Petroleum and Gas Engineering are core.
- Data Science and Artificial Intelligence in Petroleum Engineering – 20 credits
- Reservoir Engineering and Simulation – 20 credits
- Well Testing – 20 credits
Year 3
All modules on this MSc Petroleum and Gas Engineering are core.
- Individual MSc Project – 60 credits
Career Opportunities
Careers this Master's prepares you for
This course is designed to develop you for practical, analytical and managerial roles in oil and gas engineering, with the ability to apply what you've learned to associated industries in sustainable power, decarbonisation or geotechnical analysis.
We'll provide access to professional networks through site visits and guest lecturers, alongside support in finding employment through close industrial contacts, careers events, recruitment fairs and individual advice.
Graduates of this course have gone onto roles such as:
- Analyst
- Field Engineer
- Gas engineer
- Petroleum engineer
- Reservoir engineer
- Test Specialist
Career planning
During your course, you'll have expert careers advice from our Careers and Employability Centre, your tutors and our Student Placements and Employability Centre. You can access support from our Careers and Employability Centre for up to 5 years after you graduate.
You'll benefit from
- Networking events
- Applied projects with companies such as IBM, Boeing and Hampshire County Council
- 1-to-1 appointments
- CV and cover letter advice
- Interview preparation and practice
- Workshops to enhance your employability skills
- Recruitment events, including the Student and Graduate Opportunities Fair
- Support starting your own business