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How good is salford petroleum engineering?

zainbutt

Which one is good? Salford petroleum or London South Bank university?

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Reply 1

numanali

Both the degree programs are not accredited, but at Salford the Program is called Petroleum and Mechanical Engineering, so you student Petroleum and Mechanical both!

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Reply 2

numanali

You should apply for Manchester, Leeds or Aberdeen if you have relavant grades in your Alevels!

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Reply 3

djqcquinn

If the degree is titled Petroleum & Mechanical Engineering, then if it is at Salford it is accredited by the relevant academic body - as are all engineering degrees at Salford.

If you want to go the Engineering route, you would do the BEng or MEng in that subject, if you want the academic route then do the BSc or MSc.
When you complete your degree you can apply for the extra title of Chartered Engineer (CEng).

I have just got my PhD from Salford and have been there since 2002 (BSc MSc and PhD).

As for choosing your University, that is entirely up to you.

Reply 4

numanali

Petroleum and Mechanical Engineering BEng at Univof Salford is "not" accredited yet, in order to get accreditation the first batch of students should have graduated, but as it a "new" program at Salford, it isn't accredited by ECUK, IChemE or "any" other accreditation body. It has been confirmed by the Lecturer for this course at Salford Uni, he said that they will be applying for accreditation end of this year or next year!

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Reply 5

numanali

Bdw, the lecturers name is Dr Lateef Akanji who is one of the senior Lecturers in the Petroleum and Mechanical Eng program at salford!he confirmed that the degree isn't yet accredited and they will be applying for accreditation end of this year or next year!

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Reply 6

numanali

In addition, Petroleum Engineering at London South Bank Univ, is fully accredited by The Energy Institute and IChemE, but the univ. doesnt hold a very good ranking and its engineering department is rather poor as compared to Manchester, Leeds or Aberdeen. Also, I believe that although Petroleum Eng. At Salford isnt yet accredited, it is better than London South Bank! Salfords School of Engineering has a good repute!

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Reply 7

zainbutt

But I don't have good grades in my Alevels. I got a 1C and 3D in my sciences though i did good in my O'Levels. What do you suggest where should i apply for the petroleum engineering course?

Reply 8

numanali

O you did Olevels? Great so did I, well you would a good chance of getting into salford, Portsmouth and LONDON SOUTH BANK UNI, as you meet the entry requirement !

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Reply 9

numanali

I would say def apply for london south bank university , they want 220-240 ucas points I think, so go for it

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Reply 10

djqcquinn

Its the only engineering course that isn't then. All the mechanical, civil and aeronautical courses are - Personally, I wouldn't do the course if it has no accreditation.

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Reply 11

zainbutt

Thank you for the Info Bro. Really appreciate it :smile:

Reply 12

numanali

No worries pal anytime

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Reply 13

malefni

Hi, is anyone currently doing the Bachelor of Petroleum and Mechanical Engineering at University of Salford? How do you find it? I have been reading up on University of Salford and their reputation is pretty bad. So your feedback is very much appreciated :smile:

Reply 14

numanali

Well it is a rather new program, their MSc program in Petroleum Engineering is good but the BEng isn't accredited, personally I wouldn't go ahead with it as accreditation holds immense importance to me

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Reply 15

malefni

I mean since its a new programme, they should probably be accredited next year won't they? I think they can only apply for accreditation after at least a year of the course has passed. Am i wrong?

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Reply 16

numanali

Yes that's correct, but again accreditation of a few universities has been rejected by IChemE recently hence I wouldn't risk it, but yes you are right, they would get accredited if they meet all the criteria

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Reply 17

malefni

Thanks for your reply. I had emailed the school and one of the lecturers informed me that they wil be accredited by IGEM next year. So does it matter if they are not accredited by IChemE?

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Reply 18

numanali

IGEM is the Institute of Gas Engineers and Managers, and yes IChemE's accreditation is important, as it's the main accreditation body in regards to this specific degree program

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