PETROLEUM Engineering 2014/2015
Hi,
I am going to start studying a masters in Petroleum Engineering at Manchester this month and was wondering if anyone else is entering and gained an offer or applying this year because it is a new course at undergrad level only only 2-3 unis currently offer it.
http://unistats.direct.gov.uk/Subjects/Overview/10007798-332/ReturnTo/Search
This thread is starting to gain a lot of ground, so ill write a more detailed intro on Petroleum Engineering. Feel free to quote me if you want to ask a question.
Focused on oil + gas extraction, Petroleum Engineers are divided into three groups:
Reservoir engineers work to optimise production of oil and gas via proper well placement, production levels and enhanced oil recovery techniques. They use computer simulations to assist in the identification of risks and to make forecasts on reservoir potential.
Production engineers manage the interface between the reservoir and the well through such tasks as (but not limited to) perforations, sand control, artificial lift, downhole flow control and downhole monitoring equipment. They also select surface equipment that separates the produced fluids (oil, natural gas and water).
Drilling engineers manage the technical aspects of drilling both production and injection wells. They work in multidisciplinary teams alongside other engineers, scientists, drilling teams and contractors.
Petroleum Engineers are among the highest paid graduates because of their short supply, with many people who study in this field choosing to do so because of the travel opportunities around the world and the long holidays received in the industry. In terms of salary upon graduation, salaries range from £26'000-38'000 which even the exceptions who get paid unto £50'000. within 6 months of graduation the average employment rate reaches 95%, with the major energy companies being the leading employers (BP, Shell etc), however it is also possible to choose to work in a range of careers from investment banking to management consultancy which is not uncommon.
Most Petroleum Engineering courses at undergraduate level are essentially half Geology and half Chemical Engineering, and the interface between them is well managed and perfect for those of you who don't just want to study Geography or Science. Its quite a practical course which involves coursework, and also provides an opportunity to go on field trips.
A petroleum engineer is involved in nearly all stages of oil and gas field evaluation, development and production. The aim is to maximise hydrocarbon recovery at minimum cost while maintaining a strong emphasis on reducing environmental impact.
Almost every Petroleum Engineer is also a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineering, the global outreach for this discipline which hold loads of events and conferences. (e.g. Pet Eng students at Manchester receive £10'000 annually to spend on socials and conferences). Also there are loads of opportunity for Scholarships both from the universities to the students studying this discipline and the major energy companies, usually ranging from £500-£5000 (with the largest being the BP Stem Scholarship, constituting to £5000 annually).
This is a relatively new course at undergrad at most unis, which those that provide it being:
Manchester: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/search2014/atoz/06140/petroleum-engineering-4-years-meng/
Imperial: http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/ugprospectus/facultiesanddepartments/earthscience/geologycourses
Herriot Watt: http://www.pet.hw.ac.uk
Aberdeen: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/engineering/petroleum_engineering/
Leeds: http://www.engineering.leeds.ac.uk/speme/undergraduate/degree-petroleum-engineering/
Portsmouth: http://www.port.ac.uk/courses/engineering/beng-hons-petroleum-engineering/
Salford: http://www.salford.ac.uk/computing-science-engineering/subjects/petroleum-and-gas-engineering
LSB: http://www.lsbu.ac.uk/courses/course-finder/petroleum-engineering-beng-hons
Teeside: http://www.tees.ac.uk/postgraduate_courses/Engineering/PgDip_MSc_Petroleum_Engineering.cfm
It is also common to study an MSc in Petroleum Engineering by those who studied a different type of engineering and are interested in this field, with the top unis being Manchester, Herriot Watt and Imperial (with HW 2nd in the world behind Texas A&M), with most of the unis in the above list providing the course at Masters level.
Additional sites: http://www.spe.org/index.php
I am going to start studying a masters in Petroleum Engineering at Manchester this month and was wondering if anyone else is entering and gained an offer or applying this year because it is a new course at undergrad level only only 2-3 unis currently offer it.
http://unistats.direct.gov.uk/Subjects/Overview/10007798-332/ReturnTo/Search
This thread is starting to gain a lot of ground, so ill write a more detailed intro on Petroleum Engineering. Feel free to quote me if you want to ask a question.
Focused on oil + gas extraction, Petroleum Engineers are divided into three groups:
Reservoir engineers work to optimise production of oil and gas via proper well placement, production levels and enhanced oil recovery techniques. They use computer simulations to assist in the identification of risks and to make forecasts on reservoir potential.
Production engineers manage the interface between the reservoir and the well through such tasks as (but not limited to) perforations, sand control, artificial lift, downhole flow control and downhole monitoring equipment. They also select surface equipment that separates the produced fluids (oil, natural gas and water).
Drilling engineers manage the technical aspects of drilling both production and injection wells. They work in multidisciplinary teams alongside other engineers, scientists, drilling teams and contractors.
Petroleum Engineers are among the highest paid graduates because of their short supply, with many people who study in this field choosing to do so because of the travel opportunities around the world and the long holidays received in the industry. In terms of salary upon graduation, salaries range from £26'000-38'000 which even the exceptions who get paid unto £50'000. within 6 months of graduation the average employment rate reaches 95%, with the major energy companies being the leading employers (BP, Shell etc), however it is also possible to choose to work in a range of careers from investment banking to management consultancy which is not uncommon.
Most Petroleum Engineering courses at undergraduate level are essentially half Geology and half Chemical Engineering, and the interface between them is well managed and perfect for those of you who don't just want to study Geography or Science. Its quite a practical course which involves coursework, and also provides an opportunity to go on field trips.
A petroleum engineer is involved in nearly all stages of oil and gas field evaluation, development and production. The aim is to maximise hydrocarbon recovery at minimum cost while maintaining a strong emphasis on reducing environmental impact.
Almost every Petroleum Engineer is also a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineering, the global outreach for this discipline which hold loads of events and conferences. (e.g. Pet Eng students at Manchester receive £10'000 annually to spend on socials and conferences). Also there are loads of opportunity for Scholarships both from the universities to the students studying this discipline and the major energy companies, usually ranging from £500-£5000 (with the largest being the BP Stem Scholarship, constituting to £5000 annually).
This is a relatively new course at undergrad at most unis, which those that provide it being:
Manchester: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/search2014/atoz/06140/petroleum-engineering-4-years-meng/
Imperial: http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/ugprospectus/facultiesanddepartments/earthscience/geologycourses
Herriot Watt: http://www.pet.hw.ac.uk
Aberdeen: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/engineering/petroleum_engineering/
Leeds: http://www.engineering.leeds.ac.uk/speme/undergraduate/degree-petroleum-engineering/
Portsmouth: http://www.port.ac.uk/courses/engineering/beng-hons-petroleum-engineering/
Salford: http://www.salford.ac.uk/computing-science-engineering/subjects/petroleum-and-gas-engineering
LSB: http://www.lsbu.ac.uk/courses/course-finder/petroleum-engineering-beng-hons
Teeside: http://www.tees.ac.uk/postgraduate_courses/Engineering/PgDip_MSc_Petroleum_Engineering.cfm
It is also common to study an MSc in Petroleum Engineering by those who studied a different type of engineering and are interested in this field, with the top unis being Manchester, Herriot Watt and Imperial (with HW 2nd in the world behind Texas A&M), with most of the unis in the above list providing the course at Masters level.
Additional sites: http://www.spe.org/index.php
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Original post by radiopred
Hi,
I am going to start studying a masters in Petroleum Engineering at Manchester this month and was wondering if anyone else is entering and gained an offer or applying this year because it is a new course at undergrad level only only 2-3 unis currently offer it.
http://unistats.direct.gov.uk/Subjects/Overview/10007798-332/ReturnTo/Search
I am going to start studying a masters in Petroleum Engineering at Manchester this month and was wondering if anyone else is entering and gained an offer or applying this year because it is a new course at undergrad level only only 2-3 unis currently offer it.
http://unistats.direct.gov.uk/Subjects/Overview/10007798-332/ReturnTo/Search
Hi,
I am considering applying and was wondering if it's possible you could answer some of my questions?
First of all, Which A-Levels did you study and if you don't mind me asking, what did you achieve? (Congrats in advance)
What was your offer to get onto the course?
Regards,
Chohan
Original post by Chohan
Hi,
I am considering applying and was wondering if it's possible you could answer some of my questions?
First of all, Which A-Levels did you study and if you don't mind me asking, what did you achieve? (Congrats in advance)
What was your offer to get onto the course?
Regards,
Chohan
I am considering applying and was wondering if it's possible you could answer some of my questions?
First of all, Which A-Levels did you study and if you don't mind me asking, what did you achieve? (Congrats in advance)
What was your offer to get onto the course?
Regards,
Chohan
I studied Maths, Chemistry, Biology and Economics and I did an AS extended project. AAAAA at AS, A*AB at A2. My offer was AAB which is currently standard for the masters because the course has only been running for a few years and its unique.
The course at Manchester is designed by BP, shell etc and it has amazing employment links and with regards to pay and employability it beats most engineering courses at imperial. Some people study chemical engineering masters and then do a petroleum postgrad at unis like imperial, manchester, herriot watt.
Hope i helped
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I studied Maths, Chemistry, Biology and Economics and I did an AS extended project. AAAAA at AS, A*AB at A2. My offer was AAB which is currently standard for the masters because the course has only been running for a few years and its unique.
The course at Manchester is designed by BP, shell etc and it has amazing employment links and with regards to pay and employability it beats most engineering courses at imperial. Some people study chemical engineering masters and then do a petroleum postgrad at unis like imperial, manchester, herriot watt.
Hope i helped
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The course at Manchester is designed by BP, shell etc and it has amazing employment links and with regards to pay and employability it beats most engineering courses at imperial. Some people study chemical engineering masters and then do a petroleum postgrad at unis like imperial, manchester, herriot watt.
Hope i helped
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Thanks a lot, big help. I'm assuming you achieved the A* in Maths and A in Chemistry?
I have read about students going onto studying this, have studied Further Maths or some form and think it's a huge help. Now my query is:
My chemistry is probably stronger than my maths, although I like maths and it's a subject I don't mind studying. However I don't want to apply and go onto study a course that is intensely based around Mathematics which would result in me struggling and either coming out with a poor grade or changing course.... Do you know the amount of content in the course? (I understand it's engineering and going to be alot of Maths) but what I'm trying to ask is if you think I'm suitable enough...
whether it's a silly thing to apply for when my Chemistry is stronger than Mathematics....
Thanks for any help.
Original post by Chohan
Thanks a lot, big help. I'm assuming you achieved the A* in Maths and A in Chemistry?
I have read about students going onto studying this, have studied Further Maths or some form and think it's a huge help. Now my query is:
My chemistry is probably stronger than my maths, although I like maths and it's a subject I don't mind studying. However I don't want to apply and go onto study a course that is intensely based around Mathematics which would result in me struggling and either coming out with a poor grade or changing course.... Do you know the amount of content in the course? (I understand it's engineering and going to be alot of Maths) but what I'm trying to ask is if you think I'm suitable enough...
whether it's a silly thing to apply for when my Chemistry is stronger than Mathematics....
Thanks for any help.
I have read about students going onto studying this, have studied Further Maths or some form and think it's a huge help. Now my query is:
My chemistry is probably stronger than my maths, although I like maths and it's a subject I don't mind studying. However I don't want to apply and go onto study a course that is intensely based around Mathematics which would result in me struggling and either coming out with a poor grade or changing course.... Do you know the amount of content in the course? (I understand it's engineering and going to be alot of Maths) but what I'm trying to ask is if you think I'm suitable enough...
whether it's a silly thing to apply for when my Chemistry is stronger than Mathematics....
Thanks for any help.
Well then chemical or petroleum is for you, any other branch is heavily reliant on physics and maths. With regard to these two branches of engineering as long as you do maths and chemistry you're fine. Most unis don't specify which subjects u need ur offer in, so if u didn't get an a in either you should be fine as long as all you're other subjects went well, what unis would you love to apply to?
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Original post by radiopred
Well then chemical or petroleum is for you, any other branch is heavily reliant on physics and maths. With regard to these two branches of engineering as long as you do maths and chemistry you're fine. Most unis don't specify which subjects u need ur offer in, so if u didn't get an a in either you should be fine as long as all you're other subjects went well, what unis would you love to apply to?
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My main aim is University of Manchester
I understand there are not many other universities that do this course, or not any well established ones. I'd like to ask which universities you applied too?
I'd probably look at University of Manchester, University of Leeds, University of Salford, University of Surrey, University of Aberdeen,
Something along those lines... Not many universities offering.
Original post by Chohan
My main aim is University of Manchester
I understand there are not many other universities that do this course, or not any well established ones. I'd like to ask which universities you applied too?
I'd probably look at University of Manchester, University of Leeds, University of Salford, University of Surrey, University of Aberdeen,
Something along those lines... Not many universities offering.
I understand there are not many other universities that do this course, or not any well established ones. I'd like to ask which universities you applied too?
I'd probably look at University of Manchester, University of Leeds, University of Salford, University of Surrey, University of Aberdeen,
Something along those lines... Not many universities offering.
It might be worth considering applying to manchester and leeds for pet eng because if u get into those ull get into rest and then for ur other 3 courses you could apply to other courses such as chem eng at manchester or sonething.
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Original post by radiopred
It might be worth considering applying to manchester and leeds for pet eng because if u get into those ull get into rest and then for ur other 3 courses you could apply to other courses such as chem eng at manchester or sonething.
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I'm actually considering to apply to Manchester and Leeds for Petroleum Engineering and then 3 other courses with my remaining options.
Would I have to write 2 personal statements? Because I don't intend to do any other engineering outside Petroleum.
Thanks
Original post by Chohan
I'm actually considering to apply to Manchester and Leeds for Petroleum Engineering and then 3 other courses with my remaining options.
Would I have to write 2 personal statements? Because I don't intend to do any other engineering outside Petroleum.
Thanks
Would I have to write 2 personal statements? Because I don't intend to do any other engineering outside Petroleum.
Thanks
One will be fine just dont mention the specific course title, if u want a second one though ull have to send it to unis directly. As long as the subjects are similar itll be fine
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One will be fine just dont mention the specific course title, if u want a second one though ull have to send it to unis directly. As long as the subjects are similar itll be fine
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Where did you apply? Were all your applications for Petroleum Engineering?
Original post by Chohan
Where did you apply? Were all your applications for Petroleum Engineering?
Just one petroleum engineering uni (manchester) and the rest were chemical engineering at unis like UCL
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Just one petroleum engineering uni (manchester) and the rest were chemical engineering at unis like UCL
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i would suggest you stick to chem engineering
you never know if the oil price might slump, as did happen in the end of 80's
with chem eng you can move into other industries if this ever happens
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i would suggest you stick to chem engineering
you never know if the oil price might slump, as did happen in the end of 80's
with chem eng you can move into other industries if this ever happens
you never know if the oil price might slump, as did happen in the end of 80's
with chem eng you can move into other industries if this ever happens
If you actually look at career prospects and the actual course, it is not just linked to Petroleum Engineering but there are also lots of jobs in the Industrial sector, Green energy etc. The start wage for students who studied Pet Eng in Austrailia who join the mining sector is $Au100000 (£58000). Yes in terms of career unlike Chem Eng its harder to join the financial sector or management consultancy. Within 12 years oil consumption is set to fall, and reserves will remain for at least 100 years with vast discoveries in the tundra of Canada, Russia and the Arctic as well as in the Kurdish regions in the middle east. Also OPECs socialistic methods of price fixing will only mean prices will rise.
Original post by radiopred
If you actually look at career prospects and the actual course, it is not just linked to Petroleum Engineering but there are also lots of jobs in the Industrial sector, Green energy etc. The start wage for students who studied Pet Eng in Austrailia who join the mining sector is $Au100000 (£58000). Yes in terms of career unlike Chem Eng its harder to join the financial sector or management consultancy. Within 12 years oil consumption is set to fall, and reserves will remain for at least 100 years with vast discoveries in the tundra of Canada, Russia and the Arctic as well as in the Kurdish regions in the middle east. Also OPECs socialistic methods of price fixing will only mean prices will rise.
ok but you can have the best of both worlds with a chem eng degree
Yeah alright ^
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I just wanted to know what are the main job of a petroleum engineer, do they do the same thing as an oil rigger or is their job a bit more structured.
Petroleum engineering is one of the engineering degrees with the highest employability and pay is usually on average £27'000 upon graduation and £40'000 after 40 months. There are a range of jobs a Pet. Eng. can do.
Petroleum engineers are divided into several groups:
Petroleum geologists find hydrocarbons by analysing subsurface structures with geological and geophysical methods.
Reservoir engineers work to optimise production of oil and gas via proper well placement, production levels and enhanced oil recovery techniques. They use computer simulations to assist in the identification of risks and to make forecasts on reservoir potential.
Production engineers manage the interface between the reservoir and the well through such tasks as (but not limited to) perforations, sand control, artificial lift, downhole flow control and downhole monitoring equipment. They also select surface equipment that separates the produced fluids (oil, natural gas and water).
Drilling engineers manage the technical aspects of drilling both production and injection wells. They work in multidisciplinary teams alongside other engineers, scientists, drilling teams and contractors.
Other career paths include civil service, production managers, functional managers or business professionals and finance as long as you do internships in the right area. The course involves lots of field trips and only a handful of unis offer it at undergrad level as Pet. Eng. is usually regarded as a postgrad course, one of the advantages of doing it.
Original post by radiopred
Hi,
I am going to start studying a masters in Petroleum Engineering at Manchester this month and was wondering if anyone else is entering and gained an offer or applying this year because it is a new course at undergrad level only only 2-3 unis currently offer it.
http://unistats.direct.gov.uk/Subjects/Overview/10007798-332/ReturnTo/Search
I am going to start studying a masters in Petroleum Engineering at Manchester this month and was wondering if anyone else is entering and gained an offer or applying this year because it is a new course at undergrad level only only 2-3 unis currently offer it.
http://unistats.direct.gov.uk/Subjects/Overview/10007798-332/ReturnTo/Search
Have you started university yet? If so, how many people on your course and what types of offers did they receive? What did they achieve in A-levels?
Thanks.
Hi,
Do you think a grade C at A2 Mathematics will be sufficient enough for Petroleum Engineering course? Do you think I would struggle?
I have underachieved and I know for a fact I could have achieved alot higher but AS Maths has capped me down and made me perform below potential.
Should I go for foundation year?
Do you think a grade C at A2 Mathematics will be sufficient enough for Petroleum Engineering course? Do you think I would struggle?
I have underachieved and I know for a fact I could have achieved alot higher but AS Maths has capped me down and made me perform below potential.
Should I go for foundation year?
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