2017/18 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue
MEng, BEng Petroleum Engineering
Programme code: | MEBE-PREN/PE | UCAS code: | H851 |
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Duration: | 4 Years | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
Programme manager: | Dr D Harbottle | Contact address: | d.harbottle@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 480
Entry requirements:
Normally 3 A-levels or equivalent at grades AAA, including mathematics and physics or chemistry. GCSEs or equivalent in English, mathematics, physics and chemistry are required if not offered at A- or AS-level.
Alternative qualifications (eg IB, Foundation or Access course, Scottish Highers, etc) at a comparable level will also be considered.
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
School of Chemical and Process Engineering
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
School of Chemical and Process Engineering
Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:
Engineering
Programme specification:
At the end of the programme students should be able to:
- understand basic and detailed engineering and geological concepts relevant to petroleum exploration and production technology;
- understand the wide range of exploration, drilling and extraction techniques used in the petroleum industry;
- use accurate standards of analysis and enquiry relevant to the petroleum industry;
- develop and evaluate engineering solutions to a range of basic and complex problems encountered within the industry;
- use a range of techniques to initiate and undertake the analysis of data and information relevant to the industry;
- design wells and model the performance of reservoirs throughout their economic life;
- demonstrate appropriate technical and professional competencies relevant to the petroleum industry;
- use a range of acquired knowledge, abilities and personal skills to pursue a successful career in the petroleum and related industries.
The modular structure adopted in level 1 (including bridging modules in mathematics, physics and chemistry) allows students with a varied A-level background to become familiar with relevant underpinning geological, engineering and mathematical concepts. Students will also be introduced to a range of transferable technical skills designed to enable them to analyse and communicate technical information and data during the course and in their later professional career, together with an introduction to project team working.
Level 2 is designed to introduce more complex geological, engineering and mathematical topics and also includes group project work and practical laboratory classes.
Level 3 provides detailed subject-specific material in areas such as reservoir modelling, drilling and production, refining and marketing to enable BEng Honours graduates to pursue a successful career in the petroleum industry. Students also undertake a major group project in level 3.
Level 4 provides advanced subject specific materials in topics such as oilfield corrosion, reaction engineering and oilfield case studies. Students are also required to undertake a major individual research project which will be tailored towards their preference of subject area, e.g. reservoir modelling, refining practice, etc.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
CAPE1000 | Technical Skills and Applications | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
CAPE1020 | Engineering Science 1 | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
CAPE1030 | Introduction to Petroleum Engineering | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
CAPE1040 | Mathematical Techniques 1 | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
SOEE1150 | Fundamentals of Geophysics | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
SOEE1600 | Geology for Petroleum Engineers | 30 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study 10 credits from the following optional modules:
CAPE1050 | Foundation Mathematics | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
CAPE1060 | Fundamentals of Process Chemistry | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
CAPE1070 | Foundation Engineering Physics | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
LUBS1170 | Introduction to Management | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Other modules approved by DoSE.
CAPE1050 is compulsory for candidates without A-level mathematics or equivalent
CAPE1060 is compulsory for candidates without A-level chemistry or equivalent
CAPE1070 is compulsory for candidates without A-level physics or equivalent
This list also includes any Modern European Language modules with prefix FLTU.
Year2 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
CAPE2000 | Mathematical Techniques 2 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
CAPE2010 | Engineering Science 2 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
CAPE2030 | Process Systems and Applications | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
CAPE2040 | Process Modelling and Thermodynamics | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SOEE2490 | Formation Evaluation | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
SOEE2500 | Petroleum Reservoir Engineering | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
SOEE2510 | Basin Evolution and Hydrocarbon Resources | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
SOEE2560 | Reservoir Simulation 1 | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Year3 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
CAPE3000 | Design Project (BEng) | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
CAPE3301 | Separation Processes | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
CAPE3601 | Drilling and Production Technology | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SOEE3560 | Field Class: Petroleum Reservoir Architectures | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
SOEE3630 | Strategic Energy Issues | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
SOEE3670 | Reservoir Simulation 2 | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
SOEE3740 | Seismic Interpretation | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Year4 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
CAPE5010M | Research Project (MEng) | 45 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
CAPE5311M | Chemical Reaction Processes | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
CAPE5600M | Advanced Drilling and Production Technology | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
CAPE5620M | Unconventional Oil and Gas Reservoirs | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
SOEE5047M | Rock Mechanics | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
SOEE5650M | Petroleum Systems Case Studies | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Optional modules:
Last updated: 11/10/2017
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