Petroleum Engineering

Geoenergy and underground resources engineering is key to the functioning of the modern world, providing both energy and materials for industry. Teesside is a major European centre for the chemical and petroleum processing sector, Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) as well as hydrogen hub, making it an ideal location for individuals seeking to study for an MSc with industrial relevance. Apply to the Petroleum Engineering degree program offered by Teesside University .

Career opportunities

These courses provide specialist education tailored to the requirements of both the upstream and downstream petroleum industry. The relevance of this education combined with careful selection of candidates has encouraged oil and gas companies to target our graduates for recruitment over the years.

The petroleum industry is subject to dramatic changes of fortune over time, with the oil price capable of very rapid rates of change in either direction. Petroleum, however, remains the dominant source of energy, with current world production of oil and gas at record rates. In this environment, companies face increasing technological and commercial challenges to keep their wells flowing and are increasingly dependent on input from petroleum engineers and geoscientists.

It is widely recognised that a steady influx of fresh people and ideas is vital for the longer-term success and stability of an organisation, and it is therefore expected that recruitment will continue, especially for those with motivation and the appropriate qualifications.

Courses include:

• Engineering Research Project

• Hydrocarbon Exploration and Production Engineering

• Petroleum Chemistry

• Petroleum Economics and Simulation

• Petroleum Reservoir Engineering

• Quality, Health, Safety and Environment

• Sustainability in Chemical Engineering