MSc Petroleum Refining Systems Engineering

at University of Surrey

Modules

Modules listed are indicative, reflecting the information available at the time of publication. Please note that modules may be subject to teaching availability, student demand and/or class size caps.

The University operates a credit framework for all taught programmes based on a 15-credit tariff. Modules can be either 15, 30, 45, 75 and 120 credits, and additionally for some masters dissertations, 90 credits.

Module Title
 

• Advanced Process Control
• Energy Economics And Technology
• Optimisation And Decision Making
• Process Modelling And Simulation
• Refinery And Petrochemical Processing
• Solar Energy Technology
• Technology, Business & Research Seminars
• Biomass Processing Technology
• Introduction To Petroleum Production
• Knowledge Based Systems & Artificial Intelligence
• Process And Energy Integration
• Process Safety And Operations Integrity
• Process Systems Design
• Supply Chain Management
• Transitions To A Low Carbon Economy
• Wind Energy Technology
• Research Dissertation (Prise)

A minimum of a 2:1 UK honours degree in either Chemistry, Engineering or Physics, or a recognised equivalent international qualification. We'll also consider relevant work experience if you don't meet these requirements.

English language requirements
 

• IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in each other element.

Fees

Full-time - 1 year
 

• UK-£10,900
• Overseas-£23,100

Engineers and scientists are increasingly expected to have skills in information systems engineering and decision-support systems alongside their main technical and scientific expertise.

As a graduate of this course, you’ll be well prepared to help oil, gas and petrochemical companies make important decisions in view of vast amounts of information. You’ll do this by executing the right operational technologies and approaches.