phd oil and gas management uk

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Faculty of Business & Media via distance learning

• Doctor Ph.D. Degree

45 ... 72 Academic credits required for this distance learning degree program.

Composition:.

+ 39 Academic credits - Petroleum Industry Management Online + Other additional subjects + 18 Academic credits - Research methodology and final project or thesis.

+ 39 Academic credits: Petroleum Industry Management Online

BIU Earned Credits Credits earned through the completion of academic work at Bircham International University (Reports, Projects and Thesis).

1 BIU Earned Credit = 1 USA Semester Credit (15 hours of learning) = 2 ECTS Credits (30 hours of study). Courses list (each subject accounts for 3 academic credits): You may study any subject as an independent online continuing education course. More info...

Postgraduate level continuing education course. Previous knowledge in this field of study is required.

601PIM - Natural & Synthetic Fossil Fuels 602PIM - The Petroleum Industry 603PIM - Alternative Energies 604PIM - Production Strategy 605PIM - Well Evaluation & Completions 606PIM - Petroleum Refinery 607PIM - Petroleum & Gas Production 608PIM - Transportation & Logistics 609PIM - Operations Management 610PIM - Occupational Safety & Health 611PIM - Petroleum & Gas Extraction 612PIM - Petroleum Industry Management 613PIM - Environmental Risks More info...

Bibliography: Petroleum Industry Management via distance learning The corresponding textbooks are included in the fees. Once the fee has been paid, the books may take between two to five weeks to reach your address. Bircham International University offices may inform you at any time of the status of your books. If the book is in English, the required report must be written in English unless you have requested to write it in other language and have gained Bircham International University authorization. More info... Click here to access the recommended bibliography.

+ Additional courses may be selected from other modules in the Faculty of Business & Media from Bircham International University if required. This selection must be approved by the Distance Learning University Education Board. For example: Renewable Energies .

Research work resources and network - Doctor - Petroleum Industry Management:

ABPIP - Associação Brasileira dos Produtores Independentes de Petróleo e Gás ACIEP - Asociación Española de Compañías de Investigación, Exploración y Producción de Hidrocarburos ACP - Association des Consultants Pétroliers AFPM - American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufactures APICOM - Association of Petroleum Industry Cooperative Managers ARPEL - Asociación Regional de Empresas de Petróleo y Gas Natural en Latinoamérica y el Caribe ATEE - Association Technique Energie Environnement AXPC - American Exploration & Production Council ECEEE - European Council for an Energy Efficient Economy EIA - U.S. Energy Information Administration EP - Euro Petrole IOGP - International Association of Oil and Gas Producers IPAA - Independent Petroleum Association of America IPIECA - Global Oil and Gas Industry Association for Environmental and Social Issues PPDM - Professional Petroleum Data Management Association UFIP - Union Française des Industries Pétrolières USOGA - US Oil & Gas Association More info...

Joining the proper association is the best way to become an updated professional. Bircham International University graduates may join many professional associations. Membership requirements for each association may vary depending on the degree program, specialization and graduate resume en each occasion. BIU can not guarantee membership in all instances. BIU does not intermediate in these procedures. Bircham International University provides a list of available memberships and professional references from each faculty where some BIU graduates may belong. Contact directly the ones you select. More info...

+ 18 Academic credits (Research methodology and final project or thesis. More info... ).

Admission requirements: Doctor - Petroleum Industry Management

Bircham International University distance learning degree admission requirements differ depending upon the Faculty and the major of study. There is no discrimination with respect to race, color, sex, beliefs and/or religion. A minimum of 30% of the total number of credits required by any adult degree program syllabus has to be transferred from previous education and/or validated from professional experience in order to gain admission. A maximum of 20% of the total number of credits required by the distance learning degree program can be transferred from professional and life experience. More info...

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Learning outcomes: Doctor - Petroleum Industry Management

The following learning outcomes are compatible with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) for lifelong learning and continuing education. The EQF directives facilitate acceptance of this course credits by many higher education institution. These learning outcomes are achieved after completion of this course with a passing grade. Better grades will demonstrate higher analysis, evaluation and critical thinking skills. More info...

EQF LEVEL 6. Advanced knowledge and critical understanding. Outcome resulting from course content assessment and its applicability to problem solving. The student's ability to combine the different parts of the text and to form a new coherent and harmonic final report will determine the critical understanding of the subject and an advanced knowledge of Petroleum Industry Management. The student written report style, content, and structure play an important role in the assessment and applicability of the knowledge about Petroleum Industry Management to different Business & Media decision making scenarios and problem-solving. More info...

EQF LEVEL 7. Advanced knowledge and critical thinking. Outcome resulting from written critical thinking and its applicability to problem solving. The student will contrast and evaluate the learned material with his/her own knowledge and experience to express an opinion about Petroleum Industry Management, to consider the practical application of the key concepts, and to argue the conclusions along the written report. Personal judgments and opinion should be based on sound criteria and must be clearly discussed. More info...

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Petroleum Industry Management Online

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Careers for International Oil and Gas Management MSc

School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law

When you join the Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP) you will have access to dedicated careers support, both during and after your studies, through the  Careers Service . This includes 1-1 advice on constructing your cv and preparing for interviews. Students also benefit from the guidance of our academics who have a wide range of international insights and connections from industry and professional experience. The Centre runs a weekly visiting speaker series where professionals from the industry, academia, government agencies, and international organizations are invited to speak on topical issues relating to the energy industry. We maintain strong connections with our alumni who have run careers focused Q&A sessions. You will also have an opportunity to participate in the  industry mentorship  programme and master classes delivered by experienced industry professionals.

Graduates of the programme traditionally find career opportunities in energy companies such as international oil companies and national oil companies, in the financial sector, in government agencies and in consulting firms. Today, as global energy and climate issues become a pervasive force in our daily lives, graduates have a broader range of additional opportunities within international organizations, non-governmental organizations, think-tanks and academia. Whichever direction you take, you can see from the profiles below that the success enjoyed by our graduates is based not only on the oil and gas management knowledge they have acquired during their MSc studies, but the wider skills they have developed whilst at CEPMLP.

Internships

We support our students who wish to apply for internships – these can form part of your MSc programme in place of the project report or be undertaken after your studies. Our students have succeeded in securing internships in a variety of organisations, ranging from leading international organizations, major energy companies to boutique consulting firms, such as the International Energy Agency, the International Energy Forum; BP, Shell, Total; Wood Mackenzie, Deloitte, IHS Markit; and Immersa, SynTao Green Finance. For some, internships can lead directly to a fulltime paid job.

Pagoda Projects

MSc students can also apply for a global internship with our partners Pagoda Projects to develop employability skills and gain valuable international work experience. A  Pagoda internship , can be undertaken in a variety of locations globally, or done remotely. Either way it lasts 6-8 weeks and takes the place of the project report. Students complete an internship report.

Dzikri Firmansyah Hakam, MSc International Oil and Gas Management graduate, 2013, from Indonesia

Amedeus Leon Mrema, MSc International Oil and Gas Management graduate 2019, from Tanzania

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Doctor of Philosophy in Petroleum Engineering (Ph.D.)

Admission to the University of Houston Ph.D. Program in Petroleum Engineering will require the following:

• GRE — An acceptable score within the Cullen College of Engineering standard on the Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical portions of the Graduate Record Examination. 
• LETTERS — Three letters of recommendation from recognized academic or industyr professionals who can attest to the applicant’s capability for independent and creative thinking for the graduate level research in petroleum engineering.
• STATEMENT — A written statement of the applicant’s professional goals.
• APPROVAL — Approval by the Petroleum Engineering Graduate Committee.

In addition, students required to submit a valid TOEFL/IELTS score, must achieve the minimum Cullen College of Engineering requirement. Click here to learn more about the English Language Proficiency Requirements.

Degree Requirements

Paths to PhD — There are two Paths to the PhD Degree:

• B.S. to Ph.D. — Direct from B.S. to Ph.D., bypassing the M.S. degree, or by
• M.S. to Ph.D. — Obtaining an M.S. degree first at UH (or elsewhere).

Both B.S. and M.S. degrees must have been obtained from an accredited institution in Petroleum Engineering or a relevant engineering or scientific discipline. The applicants must maintain a Grade Point Average of 3.5/4.0.

The chart below demonstrates course requirements for either path to PhD.

Students without sufficient background for the required courses must complete leveling courses that will not count toward the degree. Each Ph.D. student must maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) above 3.50 throughout the Ph.D. program.

Candidacy/Dissertation

The Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering will require a dissertation. 

• Ph.D. Dissertation Committee:  During the third semester after the student is enrolled in the Ph.D. program, a dissertation committee will be formed by the student and advisor with approval of the Chair of the Petroleum Engineering Department. The Chair of the Dissertation Committee will be a tenured, tenure-track or research faculty member associated with the Petroleum Engineering Department. The committee shall consist of at least five members including the Chair of the Committee. Among the committee members, a minimum of three members should be associated with Petroleum Engineering Department and two members can be from outside the Department. Members selected from industry should be actively involved in research and will require the approval of the Associate Dean of the College of Engineering to become a committee member.
• Drilling & Completion
• Production Engineering
• Reservoir Engineering
• Formation Evaluation & Reservoir Characterization
• Students will be asked to officially select their 3 exams and give notification by email approximately 3 months prior  to the QE.
• Authors of the exams will provide study guide materials to all exam takers as soon as the students commit to the QE for a certain date. There may be review sessions scheduled by the examiners.
• Students may not take all 4 exams
• If a student passes all 3 exams — they become a Candidate
• If a student passes 2 exams and receives Conditional for the 3rd exam — they do not become a Candidate until the stipulations of the QE Committee are completed. Official notice will be sent to each exam taker.
• If a student passes 2 out of 3 exams and fails one exam — they need only re-take one exam by either sitting for an oral exam 2 weeks after the original exam or taking the written exam at the next available QE testing date. Students may not switch subjects after failing a QE.
• If a student fails 2 exams out of 3 — they are considered to fail. They must take all 3 of the written exam at the next available QE testing date. Students may not switch subjects after failing a QE.
• If a student fails any one QE exam twice — they are subject to dismissal from the PHD program. Sometimes the option to become a Master Degree Student may be offered after dismissal from the PHD program — this is not a guaranteed offer.
• QE exams will be graded and reviewed by committee and results given to students by the first day of class  following the term the exam preceded.
• Exams will be archived by the department according to the UH Records and Retention Policy.
• Proposal Defense : is the ititial dissertation proposal defense/oral presentation given after the student passes the Qualifying Exam and becomes a candidate. The student is required to write a dissertation proposal of his/her proposed research to the dissertation committee members. After the submission of the dissertation proposal, the student must give a public oral presentation of the proposed research to the dissertation committee. Each committee member must indicate acceptance of the preliminary examination with “Satisfactory” or “Unsatisfactory”. Typically, it is held no later than two semesters before a students plan to graduate.  A unanimous “Satisfactory” by the committee members is required.
• Dissertation Defense:  The Ph.D. candidate must provide the committee members with the final version of the dissertation after the completion of his or her research. After consultation with the committee members, the Ph.D. candidate will defend his or her dissertation at a public oral defense.  The dissertation committee will make the final judgment of the acceptance of the dissertation defense and the contribution of the work to the existing knowledge base of petroleum engineering.

Curriculum 

Of the Total Courses needed for degree, two can be selected outside of the Petroleum Engineering Department Course Offerings. Students will need their advisors consent.

• Message from the Chair
• Strategic Plan
• UH Calendar
• Open Positions
• Student Organizations
• Faculty Expertise
• Facilities and Laboratories
• Centers and Consortia
• Theses and Dissertations
• Industrial Relations
• PETR Majors
• PETR Minors
• Accreditation
• Research Resources
• Costs & Financial Aid
• Scholarships
• Masters of PETR (Courses Only)
• M.S. in PETR (Thesis Option)
• Ph.D. Program
• Dual M.S. Degree in Petroleum and Subsea Engineering
• Class Schedules
• Certificate Programs
• Virtual Learning Resources
• Department Updates
• Department Publication

Oil and Gas Management MSc

Learn the skills you'll need to take on a wide range of careers in the global oil and gas industry. In this course, you'll find out about the industry value chain, plus how to analyse key and future trends for the industry. You'll evaluate the impact of oil and gas on economic development and learn what's meant by 'the curse of oil'.

This course will teach you how the global oil and gas industry works, giving you the skills and abilities you'll need to work in this fast-paced sector.

You'll look at the key trends and analyse the future of oil and gas, evaluating economic and social impacts and learning about the 'curse of oil'.

The degree will help get you ready for a wide range of different roles, from national and multinational energy companies and consultancies to energy ministries and international agencies.

For more information, read the programme specification .

• University of the Year for Social Inclusion (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021)
• High-quality teaching and open-door policies
• Access to industry-standard statistical forecasting and modelling programmes
• Small class sizes and close-knit community
• Links with big businesses providing you with insight from industry leaders

Course structure

In this course, you'll learn through lectures, seminars, study visits and group work, hearing from guest speakers from a range of academic and industry backgrounds.

You'll also be expected to do some independent research of your own, taking your academic learning up from the undergraduate level.

You'll be marked on your essays, exams, presentations, portfolios of evidence and a dissertation of your research based on your interests and career goals.

Modules on this course include:

• Renewable Energy (30 credits)
• Developing and Financing Oil and Gas Projects (30 credits) 
• Technology Transfer and Innovation (30 credits)
• Marketing of Oil and Gas Products (30 credits)
• Oil and Gas Project (Dissertation) (60 credits)

The exact list of modules available will depend on student demand and resource availability. Some modules have prerequisites. 

Entry requirements

We don’t currently display entry requirements for United States. Please contact the Student Admin team on [email protected] or 0191 515 3154.

• 2:2 honours degree or higher in a business or finance subject

Fees and finance

The annual, full-time, fee for this course is:

• £7,000 if you are from the UK (including EU students with settled or pre-settled status resident in the UK)
• £15,000 if you are an EU or international student.

From August 2021, EU students who are resident in the EU or elsewhere outside the UK will be charged international fees. Find out more information on how Brexit will impact EU, EAA and Swiss citizens studying in the UK.

For more information on fees and funding, visit our Scholarships  pages.

Please note:  Fees may be subject to change in the next academic year.

Find out more about  paying tuition fees ,  methods of payment , or read about the  scholarships and discounts  that might be available to you.

This information was correct at the time of publication.

Career ready

This course will teach you the information top employers want to see from their managers and team leaders. You'll graduate with a useful set of skills that will help you enter the global oil and gas industry.

As an MSc Oil and Gas graduate, you could work in national and multinational energy companies, consultancies, energy ministries and international agencies.

You could apply for roles including drilling engineers, energy engineers and senior planners, with average starting salaries of around £46,000 ( according to Glassdoor ).

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Our MSc Oil and Gas Management is ideal for people with no prior experience in energy management, as well as those already working in the industry.

You don't need any prior education experience in the subject either, as our course provides a comprehensive overview of the entire 'value chain'. We teach you about energy production, infrastructure, and use, so you’ll be equipped to work in senior roles in any area of hydrocarbon energy management.

UEL is a learning affiliate of the Energy Institute and all of our students will benefit from membership of the organisation.

It's also taught by well-connected experts, with global links to leading industry professionals and major energy companies. This, coupled with the fact that you'll be studying in the heart of London's most thriving business district, means you’ll graduate with a huge head start in a multi-trillion-dollar industry.

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Entry Requirements

Academic requirements, accepted qualifications.

Bachelor's degree with minimum Second Class (2:2) or equivalent in any subject.

International Qualifications

We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International page for full details.

English Language requirements

Overall IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening (or recognised equivalent). If you do not meet the academic English language requirements for your course, you may be eligible to enrol onto a pre-sessional English course.

The length of the course will depend on your current level of English and the requirements for your degree programme. We offer a 5-week and an 10-week pre-sessional course.

Mature applicants and those without formal qualifications

As an inclusive university, we recognise those who have been out of education for some time may not have the formal qualifications usually required. We welcome applications from those who can demonstrate their enthusiasm and commitment to study and have the relevant life/work experience that equips them to succeed on the course. We will assess this from the information provided in your application or may request additional information such as a CV or attendance at an interview. Please note that some courses require applicants to meet the entry requirements outlined.

Admissions policy / Terms of Admittance

We are committed to fair admissions and access by recruiting students regardless of their social, cultural or economic background. Our admissions policy sets out the principles and procedures we use to admit new students for all courses offered by the university and its partners.

Further advice and guidance

You can speak to a member of our Applicant Enquiries team on +44 (0)20 8223 3333, Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. Alternatively, you can visit our Information, Advice and Guidance centre.

MSc Oil and Gas Management

Msc oil and gas management, home applicant, full time.

• Home Applicant
• Full time, 1 year
• 12000 Per year Pound 12000 Per year

MSc Oil and Gas Management, home applicant, part time

• Part time, 2 years
• 2000 Per 30 credit module Pound 2000 Per 30 credit module

MSc Oil and Gas Management, international applicant, full time

• International Applicant
• 15960 Per year Pound 15960 Per year

Fees, funding and additional costs

EU, EEA and Swiss Nationals starting a course from September 2021, will no longer be eligible for Home fees. However, such nationals benefitting from Settled Status or Citizens' Rights may become eligible for Home fees as and when the UK Government confirms any new fee regulations.  Further information can be found at UKCISA .

Tuition fees are subject to annual change. Fees for future years will be published in due course.

Home students

Postgraduate loans scheme.

£10,280 to fund your Masters Programme under the Postgraduate Loans (PGL) scheme

Postgraduate Loans (PGL)

The Postgraduate Loan (PGL) provide non-means-tested loans of up to £10,906 to taught and research masters students.  It will be paid to students as a contribution towards tuition fees, living costs and other course costs. Applications are made directly through  Student Finance England  

Eligibility

Whether you qualify depends on: •    if you've studied a postgraduate course before •    your course •    your age •    your nationality or residency status

Full eligibility can be found on the Government's Postgraduate Loan webpage .

Please take a look at the  Postgraduate Loans  for an overview of the new funding.

Postgraduate Scholarship

Apply for a 50 per cent discount on your tuition fees! You can get a 50 per cent discount on course fees through a UEL Postgraduate Scholarship. The scholarship is open to full-time and part-time UK and EU students of taught postgraduate courses. *Exclusions apply.

Find out more about full eligibility criteria and how to apply .

Terms and conditions apply.

Our scholarships and bursaries can help you

How we can help you

Did you know that with a postgraduate qualification, you can expect to earn more than someone who only holds an undergraduate degree?

If you want to build new skills, change career paths, or further your career prospects, a postgraduate degree can help you. Our range of scholarships and bursaries will make financing your education that much easier. Below is some of the funding available to support you in your studies:

• Alumni Discount   - up to 15% fee waiver *exclusions apply. Please see the Alumni Discount page  for information.
• Early Payment Discount  - 5% fee waiver
• Asylum Seekers scholarship   - 100% fee waiver
• Civic Engagement - £1,000
• Hardship Bursary - up to £2,000
• Sport Scholarships   - Up to £6,000

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There are a number of ways you can pay your fees to UEL

• Online payment facilities
• By telephone
• In person at our Docklands or Stratford campus
• Bank transfer

Full information on making payments can be found  on our Finance page

If you wish to discuss payments to the University, please contact our Income Team on 020 8223 2974 or you can email  [email protected]

Ideas for funding your postgraduate study

Below are some ideas on how to fund your postgraduate study:

•     Apply for a  Postgraduate Loan  
•     Take advantage of  UEL scholarships and bursaries
•     Ask your employer to sponsor your study
•     Study part-time so you can work at the same time (applicable to courses that have a part-time mode)
•     Look at  UK Research and Innovation funding options

The Student Money Advice and Rights Team (SMART) are here to help you navigate your finances while you're a student at the University of East London. We can give you advice, information and guidance on government and university funds so that you receive your full funding entitlement. Live chat: Click the live chat icon in the bottom left of the screen Phone: 020 8223 4444

International students

Living costs for international students.

As part of the Tier 4 student visa requirements, UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) estimate that you will need £1,265* per month to cover your living costs. It includes expenses for accommodation, food and drink, travel within London, textbooks, entertainment, clothing, toiletries and laundry. Most Tier 4 students are required to show they have sufficient funds to cover the first nine months of the course before they start - a total of £11,385 - in addition to the tuition fees. You can find more information about the specific requirements of the Tier 4 student visa. The amount that you will spend can vary depending on your lifestyle. The UKCISA International Student Calculator can help you plan and manage your money.

* Please note the Immigration Rules are subject to change and this figure is likely to be increased by UKVI year on year. Please therefore check our ISA page for more information at the time of preparing your visa application.

How to pay your fees - international students

Deposits and paying by instalments International students are required to pay a  deposit  before being issued a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS). Your remaining balance will be paid in five monthly instalments over your first term. The first of these instalments must be paid when completing your enrolment on arrival at UEL. Please follow the payment instructions on our Make a Payment page . After the required payment has been made, you will be asked to complete the online International Student Reply Form to confirm your acceptance of our offer and of our terms of admittance and fee policy.

Our International team at UEL are available for advice and guidance on studying in London, fees, scholarships and visa requirements. Email:  [email protected]

Additional costs

Depending on the programme of study, there may be extra costs which are not covered by tuition fees, which students will need to consider when planning their studies.

Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessment and operating University facilities such as the library, IT equipment and other support services. Accommodation and living costs are not included in our fees. 

Our libraries are a valuable resource with an extensive collection of books and journals as well as first-class facilities and IT equipment. You may prefer to, or be required to, buy your own copy of key textbooks.

Computer equipment

There are open-access networked computers available across the University, plus laptops available to loan. You may find it useful to have your own PC, laptop or tablet which you can use around campus and in halls of residences.

Free WiFi is available on each of our campuses.

In the majority of cases, coursework can be submitted online. There may be instances when you will be required to submit work in a printed format. Printing and photocopying costs are not included in your tuition fees.

Travel costs are not included but we do have a free intersite bus service which links the campuses and halls of residence.

For this course, you will be:

• involved in processes of making, as a means of exploration, experimentation, and understanding your practice, by using a diverse range of media and materials
• required to purchase your own copy of books, for required reading
• required to produce physical artefacts for assessment 
• able to participate in optional study visits and/or field trips

However, over and above this you may incur extra costs associated with your studies, which you will need to plan for. 

In order to help you budget, the information below indicates what activities and materials are not covered by your tuition fees:

• personal laptops and other personal devices 
• personal copies of books 
• optional study visits and field trips (and any associated visa costs)
• printing costs
• your own chosen materials and equipment
• costs of participating in external events, exhibitions, performances etc.

The costs vary every year and with every student, according to the intentions for the type of work they wish to do. Attainment at assessment is not dependent upon the costs of materials chosen.

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How to Apply Apply directly to UEL by clicking on the apply button. For further information read our  Guide to Applying . When to Apply Places on many courses are limited and allocated on a first come first served basis. We advise you to apply as early as possible to give yourself the best chance of receiving an offer. Advice and guidance Our  Information, Advice and Guidance team  provide impartial advice on courses, entry requirements, pre-entry and access programmes in person and via the telephone. +44 (0)20 8223 4354 Already applied? You can track the progress of your application by contacting our Applicant Engagement team on +44 (0)20 8223 3333 (Monday - Friday, 9am -5pm). Read our  guide to applying  for further information. Need help? Contact our Applicant Engagement team (Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm) +44 (0)20 8223 3333

UK Part-time starting Sept

How to Apply Apply directly to UEL by clicking on the apply button. For further information read our  Guide to Applying . When to Apply Places on many courses are limited and allocated on a first come first served basis. We advise you to apply as early as possible to give yourself the best chance of receiving an offer. Advice and guidance Our  Information, Advice and Guidance team  provide impartial advice on courses, entry requirements, pre-entry and access programmes in person and via the telephone. +44 (0)20 8223 4354 Already applied? You can track the progress of your application by contacting our Applicant Engagement team on +44 (0)20 8223 3333 (Monday - Friday, 9am -5pm). Read our  guide to applying  for further information. Need help? Contact our applicant engagement team (Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm) +44 (0)20 8223 3333

International Full-time starting Sept

Submitting your application please read and consider the entry and visa requirements for this course before you submit your application. for more information please visit our  international student advice pages .  .

How to Apply We accept direct applications for international students. The easiest way to apply is directly to UEL by clicking on the red apply button. Please be sure to  watch our videos  on the application process.

When to Apply Please ensure that you refer to the international admissions deadline . We advise you to apply as early as possible to give yourself the best chance of receiving an offer.

International students who reside overseas Please ensure that you have read and considered the entry requirements for this course before you submit your application. Our enquiries team can provide advice if you are unsure if you are qualified for entry or have any other questions. Please be sure to read about the  Tier 4 visa requirements .

Advice and guidance Our  Information, Advice and Guidance team  provide impartial advice on courses, entry requirements, pre-entry and access programmes in person and via the telephone.

+44 (0)20 8223 4354 Need help? Contact our applicant engagement team (Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm)

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• are an international student wanting an additional year to adapt to the UK academic system
• are still evaluating which degree pathway at UEL is the right one for you

Please note: Foundation years can only be studied full time. However you can transfer to part-time delivery once you have completed your foundation year. Please apply to the full-time option if you wish to study in this way.

What makes this course different

A professional qualification

There's no experience in the industry necessary, thanks to the comprehensive content delivered in the course. Designed in partnership with the Energy Institute, this degree will be accredited to the level of Chartered Energy Manager, giving you a professional qualification and membership of the institute.

Excellent industry connections

We have a superb location, close to London's Canary Wharf, and professional connections with renowned experts in crucial regions including Norway, Scotland, the Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Australia and the United States

Research-led

This research-led programme gives you access to specialist resources, including oil and gas research databases and networking opportunities on and off campus through affiliation with our partner, the Energy Institute

Course modules

Oil and gas management.

The module aims to introduce oil and gas management by focusing on strategy, finance, people and project management perspectives. The module will provide you with an opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of ways in which the industry players pursue their strategies under conditions of market uncertainty, oil price volatility, and changing regulatory environment. The module reflects on challenges and opportunities faced by the industry players and seeks to provide practical solutions and recommendations for an effective change.

Governing International Oil and Gas

The module will you with a conceptual and empirical introduction to international political economy of oil and gas. In particular, the module focuses on external environmental challenges facing the sector such as the role of the national and international oil companies, states and markets, geopolitics and technology. The module provides an opportunity to evaluate past and present industry challenges to understand key emerging trends to provide the business with industry-focused recommendations and solutions.

Innovation, Sustainability and Transition in the Oil and Gas Sector

The module will introduce you to theoretical and empirical framework to analyse evolving nature of oil and gas sector. In particular, it focuses on transformational change presented by innovation, sustainability and transition of strategies, policies and processes in the oil and gas sector. Drawing on the conceptual underpinning the module provides a petroleum (oil and gas) sector-specific overview introducing students to major themes and debates.

Managing Sustainable Global Value Chains

You will gain an appreciation of sustainable value chains and their importance to societies, economies and firms. You will learn how this key capability can be fostered and managed in the current environment. You will also gain a thorough grounding in the management of marketing and supply chains, and how these can contribute to sustainability.

Mental Wealth: Professional Fitness and Leadership

This module provides the opportunity for you to demonstrate the ability to diagnose and investigate a live, complex business issue from a variety of perspectives, to locate the work within the body of contemporary knowledge, to collect and analyse data, to derive supportable conclusions and to make practical and actionable recommendations for change, improvement or enhancement of current practice.

Applied Business Project (Term C)

The aim of this module is to enable you to conduct a live applied business project. This could include a work-based project, report on internship or placement (paid or unpaid), business simulation, Bloomberg project, project management report, or case study.

NOTE: Modules are subject to change. For those studying part time courses the modules may vary.

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What we're researching

At the University of East London we are working on the some of the big issues that will define our future; from sustainable architecture and ethical AI, to health inequality and breaking down barriers in the creative industries.

Our students and academics are more critically engaged and socially conscious than ever before. Discover some of the positive changes our students, alumni and academics are making in the world.

Please visit our Research section to find out more .

Your future career

This programme has been specifically designed to give you the skills, knowledge, and connections to work in senior positions throughout the oil and gas industry, as well as in other energy-related positions, nationally and internationally.

As well as working directly in management positions in the industry, you'll also be equipped to work in related areas like strategic consulting, analytics, research, teaching, and more.

The course is highly vocational, designed in partnership with recognised professional bodies (the Energy Institute), taught by leading experts in the field, and rooted in one of the most well-connected business districts in Europe - all this gives you a fantastic opportunity to advance your career, build your business, and realise your ambitions.

Explore the different career options you can pursue with this degree and see the median salaries of the sector on our Career Coach portal .

I am delighted to endorse the University of East London. My colleagues at BP and I have worked with the Masters' students over several years and we have loved every minute of it. The students are always engaged with the subject and ready to debate the role of energy in the global economy. We love the insights and passion they bring to the discussion. Many have relevant work and life experiences of their own. The strength of UEL is the diversity of the student cohort. They are of all ages, backgrounds and nationalities which is fantastic for any tutor because so many perspectives will be shared in class. We hope we can continue to work together and look forward to deepening our involvement."

Group Political Advisor, BP

How we support your career ambitions

We offer dedicated careers support, further opportunities to thrive, such as volunteering and industry networking. Our courses are created in collaboration with employers and industry to ensure they accurately reflect the real-life practices of your future career and provide you with the essential skills needed. You can focus on building interpersonal skills through group work and benefit from our investment in the latest cutting edge technologies and facilities.

Career Zone

Our dedicated and award-winning team provide you with careers and employability resources, including:

• Online jobs board for internships, placements, graduate opportunities, flexible part-time work.
• Mentoring programmes for insight with industry experts 
• 1-2-1 career coaching services
• Careers workshops and employer events 
• Learning pathways to gain new skills and industry insight

Mental Wealth programme

Our Professional Fitness and Mental Wealth programme which issues you with a Careers Passport to track the skills you’ve mastered. Some of these are externally validated by corporations like Amazon and Microsoft.

We are careers first

Our teaching methods and geographical location put us right up top

• Enterprise and entrepreneurship support 
• We are ranked 6th for graduate start-ups 
• Networking and visits to leading organisations 
• Support in starting a new business, freelancing and self-employment 
• London on our doorstep

What you'll learn

This course combines specialist insight into the oil and gas industry with broader training in business management.

You'll be taught how to harness your entrepreneurial spirit by developing new products and businesses; how to manage risk and finance in the context of international markets; and how to overcome common problems that business owners and managers face.

At the same time, you'll be introduced to current themes and trends in the oil and gas industry, gaining valuable insight into the management of energy from upstream to downstream.

The course consists of three core taught modules that lay the foundations for understanding the oil and gas sector (Oil and Gas Management; Governing International Oil and Gas; Transition, Innovation, and Sustainability in the Oil and Gas Sector) as well as an additional core module that provides training in international business management from a strategic and entrepreneurial perspective (Managing Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Sustainable International Supply Chains).

Everything you learn will be rooted in the contemporary business landscape, drawing on real, practical examples and case studies so you'll be able to enter the industry upon graduation with a solid understanding of issues, challenges, and opportunities that the sector faces.

We consistently review and develop our courses and modules to ensure they are up-to-date with sector and industry graduate skills demands. Course structure, modules, and options are subject to change.

How you'll learn

You'll be taught through a mixture of lectures and seminars delivered by both academics and industry experts. You will have plenty of contact with our academic staff and, as in the real world of business, teamwork is a vital component of this course so you will be expected to work closely with your fellow students.

Inspiring guest lectures delivered by sector representatives will also be an integral part of the programme, creating a more dynamic, blended learning environment that will also provide you with excellent networking opportunities. 

As well as studying a number of taught modules, you'll have the chance to conduct independent research on a topic of your choice through the dissertation module. The dissertation is a valuable way of, not only developing important research skills but also honing your expertise in a particular area. You'll be working directly on real, cutting-edge issues in the oil and gas industry so you could be contributing to ongoing research with potential opportunities to deliver papers and publish work.

As a master's student, you will be expected to conduct plenty of independent work and research, supported by our experienced academic team. We will provide you with the tools to help, including an online portal, and access to oil and gas research databases and other sources.

How you will be assessed

You'll be assessed through a mixture of different methods, allowing you to develop multiple study skills and demonstrate your abilities in a variety of ways.  Core knowledge will be assessed through a mixture of coursework and essays, and you'll work on real industry case studies that will also be assessed through coursework.

To ensure you develop practical skills that can be applied in the workplace, you will also be assessed on industry and consultancy reports that you will be tasked with writing, and some assessment will be carried out via group and project work to develop team-working skills.

Campus and facilities

Our campus and the surrounding area  .

University Square Stratford is one of London's most modern and well-equipped campuses. It serves 3,400 students and is the base for our courses in law and criminology, dance and performing arts, and the Master of Business Administration (MBA).   Modern facilities include: performing arts spaces; three performance studios; the Harvard lecture theatre, with live lecture capture technology; the multimedia Weston Learning Centre; a dedicated MBA suite and teaching space; a 300-seat specialised tiered lecture; and a simulated courtroom for mooting experience.   The campus is close to new Stratford developments such as Westfield Stratford City, and next door to the Theatre Royal and Picturehouse cinema.

Who teaches this course

This course is delivered by the Royal Docks School of Business and Law

The teaching team includes qualified academics, practitioners and industry experts as guest speakers. Full details of the academics will be provided in the student handbook and module guides.

Slawomir Raszewski

Related courses

This course is part of the Business Management, Entrepreneurship and Finance subject area.

MSc Sustainable Energy Engineering

The course will provide you with advanced knowledge and skills in the key engineering aspects of renewable and sustainable energy.

MBA Master of Business Administration - Sustainable Energy

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MBA Master of Business Administration

Become a business leader. Get the skills and connections to work in senior management, business consultancy, or build your own enterprise.

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1) Student enrolment

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• Ensure that we are holding correct personal details for you
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Your tuition fee is determined by:

• the programme you are studying;
• if you are studying full or part-time;
• whether you are a UK/EU or International student; and when you started your studies with us.

We will tell you the tuition fee that you are due to pay when we send you an offer as well as confirming any additional costs that will be incurred, such as bench fees or exceptional overseas study trips. Unregulated tuition fees (where the UK government has not set a maximum fee to be charged) are generally charged annually and may increase each year you are on the programme. Any annual increase will be limited to a maximum of 5% of the previous year's fee. Regulated tuition fees (where the UK government has set a maximum fee to be charged) may also be subject to an annual increase. Any annual increase will be in line with the increase determined by the UK government. You will be notified of any increases in tuition fees at re-enrolment onto the programme. Further information on tuition fees and payment options are contained in our Fees Policy .

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You are required to carry and display your student ID card whilst on UEL premises and must keep it safe so that it is not misused by others.

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5) Non-academic entry requirements

You may need to demonstrate that you have met non-academic entry requirements prior to enrolment by providing additional information to UEL. For example, if you:-

• are under 18 years of age at the time of initial enrolment,
• are applying to a programme that requires health clearance for study as stated in the programme specification,
• have declared a relevant criminal conviction,
• will be studying a programme that involves contact with children and/or vulnerable adults or leads to membership of a professional body that deals with children and/or vulnerable adults.

You will not be permitted to enrol and any offer will be withdrawn if UEL deems that you are unsuitable for study following assessment of this additional information in line with published policies. These policies will be provided to you when the additional information is requested.

6) Criminal convictions

UEL has a responsibility to safeguard staff, students and the wider community. You are required to inform UEL of any relevant criminal conviction you have and provide further information relating to these as requested. This includes any relevant criminal convictions received whilst studying at UEL. UEL will assess all information received in line with published policies and may remove you from a programme if the conviction makes you unsuitable for study in UEL's opinion. Failure to declare a relevant criminal conviction or provide further information about you may result in expulsion from UEL.

7) Providing false information to UEL

If you are discovered to have falsified or misrepresented information presented to UEL at application, enrolment or during your studies, you may be expelled from UEL.

8) Continued enrolment and student status

You are expected to abide by all UEL policies and regulations, both those in force at the time of first and subsequent enrolment and as later revised and published from time to time. UEL reserves the right to make reasonable changes to its policies and regulations and any substantial amendments will be brought to your attention. You are also required to take personal responsibility for your studies; this includes undertaking all study in support of your programme as prescribed by UEL. Key policies include: Manual of General Regulations This describes the general regulatory framework of UEL and gives information about how UEL confers its degrees, diplomas and certificates. It includes important information about academic performance requirements for continued study. Engagement Attendance Policy This outlines UEL's expectations of students in relation to attendance on and engagement with taught programmes. These students are expected to attend all scheduled classes and engage fully with learning materials and resources provided to them - failure to do so may result in withdrawal from module(s) and/or the programme. Code of Practice for Postgraduate Research Degrees The purpose of this code is to provide a framework for the successful organisation and implementation of good practice in all matters relating to postgraduate research degrees at UEL. It aims to ensure that all students are effectively supported and supervised so that the full scope and potential of their research is realised; that their thesis is submitted within regulatory periods and that they complete their programme with a suitable and sufficient portfolio of research and employment-related skills and competencies. Health and Safety Policy This describes the structures and processes by which UEL protects the health and safety of its staff, students and visitors. It confirms that students will receive sufficient information, instruction and induction in relation to health and safety. All students should take reasonable care for their health and safety. They must abide by UEL’s rules and regulations and co-operate with supervisors to enable them to fulfil their obligations. Students must not interfere intentionally, or recklessly misuse anything provided for health and safety. UEL has consulted with its students and staff and has adopted a No Smoking Policy to safeguard the health and well-being of its community. Students are required to comply with this policy which restricts smoking to designated shelters and prohibits the use of electronic cigarettes within any UEL building or near building entrances. For further information on our Healthy Campus initiatives and support please visit the Health and Safety pages . Student Disciplinary Regulations and Procedures (incorporating the student code of conduct) This code is more than a list of things that we should and should not do: it reminds us that we should always consider how our behaviour affects others. The code applies:

• to all students;
• at all sites throughout our estate, and;
• when we represent UEL on business beyond our campus, both in real (face-to-face) and virtual environments.

And outlines expectations of students:

• verbal and physical behaviour should always be polite and respectful;
• behaviour should not impair the engagement, learning or participation of others;
• anti- social behaviour by individuals and groups will not be tolerated.

9) Changes to scheduled programmes

UEL will take all reasonable steps to ensure that the programme of study that you have accepted will conform to the programme specification published on our website and will ensure that the necessary resources required to enable you to meet the required learning outcomes and pass the relevant assessments are available. In order to ensure that our programmes are current and relevant, they are subject to regular review. From time to time, to ensure the maintenance of academic standards and/or compliance with professional body requirements, it may be necessary to amend a module or make adjustments to programme content. Major changes to programmes that in the reasonable opinion of UEL, will have a significant impact on students will involve consultation with students already enrolled on the programme when the changes are proposed. Once any changes are confirmed, UEL will notify all students and applicants of the changes. When UEL reasonably considers that the change may only impact one or more cohorts on the relevant programme, UEL may decide to only consult with the relevant cohort. In the event that we discontinue a programme, we will normally permit existing students to complete the programme within the typical duration of study. In these circumstances, UEL will use reasonable endeavours to continue the programme for existing students without making major changes. If this is not possible, we will support students in changing to another UEL programme on which a place is available, and for which the student is suitably qualified, or assist with transfer to another HEI to complete the programme elsewhere.

10) Changes to these terms

We may change these terms from time to time where, in UEL's opinion, it will assist in the proper delivery of any programme of study or in order to:- (a) Comply with any changes in relevant laws and regulatory requirements; (b) Implement legal advice, national guidance or good practice; (c) Provide for new or improved delivery of any programme of study; (d) Reflect market practice; (e) In our opinion make them clearer or more favourable to you; (f) Rectify any error or mistake; or (g) Incorporate existing arrangements or practice. No variation or amendment to these Terms of Admittance may be made without our prior written agreement. In the event that we agree to transfer you to an alternative programme of study, the transfer will be considered to be a variation to the Terms of Admittance, which shall otherwise remain in full force and existence. If we revise the Terms of Admittance, we will publish the amended Terms of Admittance by such means as we consider reasonably appropriate.;We will use reasonable endeavours to give you notice of any changes before they take effect.

11) Data Protection

UEL is committed to adhering to its obligations under the Data Protection Act 2018 and will act as a Data Controller when it processes your personal data. You can find our registration to the Data controller register on ico.org.uk . UEL processes your personal data fulfil its contractual and legal obligations to students. Personal data that we process about you includes:

• Your contact details and other information submitted during the application and enrolment processes;
• Details of courses, modules, timetables and room bookings, assessment marks and examinations related to your study;
• Financial and personal information collected for the purposes of administering fees and charges, loans, grants, scholarships and hardship funds;
• Photographs, and video recordings for the purpose of recording lectures, student assessment and examinations and for the purposes of university promotion that is in our legitimate interest but still fair to you;
• Information about your engagement with the University such as attendance data and use of electronic services such as Moodle, Civitas and YourTutor;
• Contact details for next of kin to be used in an emergency;
• Details of those with looked after status or those who have left the care system for the provision of support;
• Information related to the prevention and detection of crime and the safety and security of staff and students, including, but not limited to, CCTV recording and data relating to breaches of University regulations;

This is not an exhaustive list, for further information please refer to our fair processing notice pages on uel.ac.uk. In all of its data processing activities, UEL is committed to ensuring that the personal data it collects stores and uses will be processing in line with the data protection principles which can be summarised as:

• Being processed lawfully, fairly and in a transparent manner;
• Collected for specified, explicit and legitimate purposes;
• Adequate, relevant and limited to what is necessary;
• Accurate and, where necessary, kept up to date;
• Kept in a form which permits identification of data subjects for no longer than is necessary;
• Processed in a manner that ensures appropriate security of the personal information;
• Be accountable for, and be able to demonstrate compliance with, the six principles above.

Student Responsibilities You must ensure that:

• All personal data provided to UEL is accurate and up-to-date. You must ensure that changes of address etc. are notified to the Student Hub.
• Students who use UEL's computing facilities may process personal data as part of their studies. If the processing of personal data takes place, students must take responsibility for that processing activity to ensure that it in line with the data protection principles above.
• Students who are undertaking research projects using personal data must ensure that:
• The research subject is informed of the nature of the research and is given a copy of UEL's Fair Processing Notice and this Data Protection Policy.

12) Legal basis for use of data

By agreeing to these Terms of Admittance and enrolling at UEL, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions of a contract for the use of your personal data relating to your enrolment, and if appropriate, registration and ongoing participation on a programme of study. Your personal or special category data will be collected, processed, published and used by UEL, its online learning and teaching services and/or its partners and agents in ways which support the effective management of UEL and your programme of study, to allow for the delivery of bursary schemes and to support improvements to student experience and progression, and are consistent with: The terms of the Data Protection Act 2018; Any notification submitted to the Information Commissioner in accordance with this legislation; and compliance with any other relevant legislation. You have fundamental rights associated with how organisations use your personal data. Further information on data protection and use of your personal data can be found in our Data Protection Policy and on uel.ac.uk.

13) Intellectual property

You are entitled to the intellectual property rights created during your time studying at UEL that would belong to you under the applicable law. There are some programmes where the assignment of certain types of intellectual property to UEL is appropriate. UEL will require the assignment to it of intellectual property rights relating to postgraduate research that is part of an ongoing research programme. Where the nature of the research programme means that some assignment of intellectual property rights to UEL is appropriate, we will take what steps that we can to ensure that your interests are protected. UEL will take reasonable endeavours to ensure:-

• the scope of the assignment is narrow, and is restricted to what is necessary, for example to protect UEL’s legitimate interests in the intellectual property created as party to a research programme;
• the application of the assignment is clearly defined, so that it is clear to you in which circumstances the assignment will apply;
• where the assignment of the intellectual property is appropriate in the circumstances, we will take all reasonable steps to ensure that the rights of the parties are evenly balanced (for example, your work being acknowledged in a publication and, where appropriate, subject to an appropriate revenue sharing scheme)
• where UEL claims ownership of intellectual property rights in relation to a taught programme of study, such treatment of those rights will be made clear in the published information relating to that programme.

14) How we communicate with you

UEL will communicate with you via a variety of channels, including postal letter, e-mail, SMS text message and online notices. To enable this, we request that you provide us with your e-mail address, postal address, and contact telephone number when you first enrol. Throughout your studies, it is important that you keep your contact details up to date. You can view and edit this information by logging into our student portal, UEL Direct at https://uel.ac.uk/Direct . We will create a UEL e-mail account for you after you enrol. Your e-mail address will be your student number, prefixed with a ‘u’ and followed by ‘@uel.ac.uk’ – e.g.: [email protected]. UEL will use this e-mail address to communicate with you and it is important that you regularly check and manage this mailbox for important updates and information. You can access your email account, plus information about our services, news and events by logging into our Intranet, intranet.uel.ac.uk. At the login screen, enter your email address (as above) and password. Your default UEL password will be your date of birth, formulated as DD-MMM-YY, e.g. 31-jan-84. Your UEL email account and associated UEL IT accounts will be deleted not more than 6 months after you graduate or withdraw from your programme of study (if earlier).  

15)University of East London Students' Union

The University of East London Students' Union (UELSU) represents students at UEL. By enrolling at UEL you are automatically granted membership of both UELSU and the National Union of Students (NUS). If you wish to opt out from this membership, please inform UELSU in writing at either [email protected]  or by writing to: Chief Executive, UELSU, University of East London, Docklands Campus, 4-6 University Way, London E16 2RD. UELSU provides a range of services and support to students and can provide advice and representation on any matter affecting the contract between you and UEL. For further information on this support, please visit www.uelunion.org

16) Students studying at partner institutions

If you are undertaking a programme of study at a partner institution you will need to generally abide by the above terms and also those of the partner institution. Further information and support in understanding these terms is available from the Academic Partnership Office -  [email protected] .

17) International students - additional responsibilities

All international students must also comply with UK Visa and Immigration requirements. All international students are required to hold a valid visa which permits study in the UK or hold a Tier 4 visa/have applied for a Tier 4 visa with a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies issued by UEL. Students who are being sponsored under a Tier 4 student visa must also understand and comply with the responsibilities of their student visa and co-operate with UEL in fulfilling our Tier 4 duties .

18) Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

UEL is committed to working together to build a learning community founded on equality of opportunity – a learning community which celebrates the rich diversity of our student and staff populations and one in which discriminatory behaviour is challenged and not tolerated within our community. Within the spirit of respecting difference, our equality and diversity policies promise fair treatment and equality of opportunity for all regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, disability or religion/belief (or lack of). In pursuing this aim, we want our community to value and to be at ease with its own diversity and to reflect the needs of the wider community within which we operate. For further information on this inclusive approach to education please visit our Student Policies page .

19) Complaints

We welcome feedback on our programmes and services and facilitate this in a variety of ways, including programme committees, module evaluation forms and surveys. However, if you are dissatisfied with a particular service or programme or the manner in which it has been delivered, you must let the person responsible for that service know as we will always try to resolve matters at the earliest opportunity via informal conciliation. If you are unsure who to approach, please e-mail The Hub who will be able to direct your concerns appropriately. If you remain dissatisfied with a service or programme, or the manner in which it is delivered, you should refer to our formal complaints procedure to have the matter formally addressed. In addition, once you have enrolled onto your programme, you will also have access to the Advice and Information Service offered by UELSU. This access is not available to students studying at partner institutions.

20) Cancellation

If you wish to cancel this contract within 14 days of enrolment onto your programme, you must do so in writing. Any fees that you have paid will be refunded – please see Fees Policy for further information on obtaining a refund.

21) Further guidance

If any of the information in these Terms of Admittance or related policies are unclear or if you have any questions, please contact The Hub for guidance on +44 (0) 208 223 4444 .

22) Right to advice

This is a consumer contract and you are able to obtain independent advice in relation to its terms and conditions from UELSU as well as your local Citizens Advice Bureau.  

23) General

Neither you nor UEL will be liable for failure to perform their obligations under these Terms of Admittance if such failure arises from unforeseeable events, circumstances or causes outside of that party's reasonable control. Examples of such events include, but are not limited to, war, terrorism, industrial disputes, natural disaster, fire and national emergencies. Only you and UEL are parties to these Terms of Admittance. No other person shall have any rights under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 to enforce any term of these Terms of Admittance. Failure or delay by you or UEL to exercise any right or remedy provided under this contract shall not constitute a waiver of that or any other right or remedy, nor shall it prevent or restrict the further exercise of that or any other right or remedy. No single or partial exercise of such right or remedy shall prevent or restrict the further exercise of that or any other right or remedy. These Terms of Admittance are governed by the law of England and Wales and you and UEL agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

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Ph.D PROGRAMME IN GAS, REFINING AND PETROCHEMICAL OPERATIONS

Introduction.

The NLNG Centre for Gas, Refining and Petrochemical Engineering was established in August 2013 with the aim of providing post-graduate academic and industry-oriented education required for sound gas processing, crude oil refining and petrochemical process operations. The Centre is a research hub and propagates the culture of excellence through sustained learning. It also seeks to act as a vehicle to achieve and sustain the Nigerian content initiative.

The Centre promotes collaborations and partnerships with industry and universities across the globe. The Centre offers programmes which reflect the global realities and therefore attaches great importance to students’ participation in courses to develop proficiency in the use of analytic tools.

The teaching faculty is drawn from the University of Port Harcourt, Industry Professionals with cognate experience and other collaborating institutions. The ratio of teaching staff from university is (60%), other institutions (10%) and the industry (30%). This principle guides the selection of resource persons to teach in the Centre.

The philosophy of the Centre includes the culture of excellence in sustained learning, leadership, internationalism and professionalism as well as advancement and propagation of knowledge in the petroleum and allied industries

The vision of the NLNG Centre for Gas, Refining and Petrochemical Engineering is to become the foremost international Centre of excellence in gas engineering, petroleum refining, and petrochemical technology in Africa.

The mission of the Centre is to meet the needs of the petroleum industry through a commitment to excellence in training, applied research, continuing education, and capacity building.

The Centre has since its inception, graduated 8 batches of over 100 MSc students. Many of these graduates with outstanding performance are desirous of furthering their studies to the doctoral level to acquire the necessary expertise for sustained industrial development in the Gulf of Guinea.

This programme will also provide an avenue for students to become professionals in this area of study. The programme, being structured on a modular basis, also provides an avenue for healthy and effective learning to the convenience of both staff and students. Our partnership with key players in the industry implies that our hands-on practical training is second to none. In addition, the just released Energy Transition Plan of Nigeria is constrained by the use of gas and renewable energy infrastructure across all sectors of the country.

The aim of this Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme in Gas, Refining and Petrochemicals operations is to provide graduates with broad-based training required for sound knowledge, skills and expertise in gas processing, crude oil refining and petrochemical production operations .

The objectives of this programme are to commit the students’ talents to:

• Develop different energy strategies/plans to sustainably utilise fossil fuels in the global energy mix.
• Analysis and evaluate hydrocarbon chemistry and sequence of crude oil processing operations, including crude oil distillation, refinery equipment and flow sheet.
• Co-create energy recovery networks for case studies on refinery and petrochemicals.
• Adequately apply economic and contractual knowledge to address technical challenges in the petrochemical and natural gas industry.
• Evaluate the major polymer types, plastics, additives and modifiers in the context of natural gas utilisation.
• Develop efficient and cost effective crude and natural gas conversion processes
• Technical and economic evaluations of catalytic reforming process and unit for improved product yield.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of process unit operations to design, analysis and evaluate heat exchangers.
• Develop in-depth understanding of reaction systems, including process flow and control, corrosion and maintenance of equipment, for technical improvement.
• Apply the knowledge of process modelling and simulation to improve refinery/petrochemical systems.
• Develop advanced skills and competencies in project management, process system optimization, energy economic and supply chain management, entrepreneurship, and business theories and models.

To be admitted into the PhD programme in Gas, Refining and Petrochemical Engineering Operations, each applicant must fulfil the following requirements:

• Satisfy the general University requirements for admission into PhD
• Possess a Master’s degree in Gas, Refining and Petrochemical Engineering, and related disciplines acceptable to the Centre such as Chemical Engineering, Gas Engineering, Petrochemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, with a minimum CGPA of 3.5   (on a scale of 5.0) or a minimum score of 60% obtained from a recognized university.
• Be successful in a proposal presentation/admission interview in the Centre.

Every candidate coming for the interview is expected to bring along the following:

• Two letters of reference from persons qualified to comment on his or her academic work.
• Four copies of his or her proposed research plan in the selected area of specialization.

The programme shall last for a minimum of 36-calendar months (3 years) and maximum of 60-calendar months (5 years) of full-time study, or a minimum of 60-calendar months (5 years) and a maximum of 86-calendar months (7 years) of part-time study.

The Gas, Refining and Petrochemical Engineering PhD programme consists of coursework and a thesis. The degree is awarded primarily on the basis of research conducted by the student, after he or she has fulfilled the general University requirements for the programmes leading to the Ph.D. degree. The following specific conditions apply:

• On provisional admission, the candidate is required to pass the taught coursework to continue the PhD. programme. It is compulsory for candidates to take the generally taught courses and any other course in the area of specialization. However, where the need arises the Centre would advise students to audit some relevant courses.
• The Centre shall also require the Ph.D. student to audit or select, in consultation with his/her supervisor, courses which will best assist him/her pass the taught courses and succeed in the research work and thesis in the area of specialization.
• Prior to being formally admitted to the candidacy of the PhD programme, the prospective student must demonstrate his or her knowledge of the engineering fundamentals by passing the qualifying examination to assess his/her eligibility for the programme.
• A successful Ph.D. candidate will be expected to present a research proposal not later than 3 months after the qualifying examination.
• A Ph.D. Student is expected to participate in seminar and should present at least three seminar papers in the course of the research work to the Centre.
• To qualify for the award of Ph.D, the candidate must publish at least three technical papers, two of which must be publications in reputable journals and one conference paper. In addition, or in the place of one journal article, candidates may have at least one patent
• On provisional completion of the research work, the candidate will be required to present a thesis based on the outcome of the research. He/she shall present the work in the following order:
• Graduate Board of the Centre;
• Faculty Graduate Board; and
• School of Graduate Studies.

Finally, upon presentation of the seminars, successful candidate will take an oral external defence of the work before a Board of examiners setup in accordance with the regulations of School of Graduate Studies.

• The Ph.D. degree is awarded upon satisfactory performance in the oral examination and fulfilment of all University and Centre requirements.

Length of Thesis

The number of words for Thesis from Chapter One to Chapter Five should not fall below Fifty thousand (50,000) words which is 200 pages with double line spacing. Note that this provision is subject to periodic review by School of Graduate Studies.

The courses which will be taught on Modular basis are listed as shown in Table 1. One course will be taught in one month and the examination/assessment taken first week of the next month. 

Table 1: List of courses

RPE 901: Research Methods

Course objectives: To give students in-depth knowledge on how to conduct, analyze and report their research results

Course content:

• Understanding the concept of research
• Choice and statement of a research problem,
• Research design
• Literature survey,
• Elementary scientific methods,
• Design of experiment and apparatus
• Statistical analysis of experimental data and associated error
• Mathematical modelling
• Report writing

RPE 902: Energy/Environmental/Project & Safety Policy

Course objectives: To critically evaluate energy, environment and safety policies in projects and develop strategies to energy, environmental and energy policies nationally and internationally. In addition, to adequately highlight the need for environmental protection

• Energy industry (National and International): energy systems and management, legal framework, regulatory process and processes, regulatory bodies and roles, energy pricing and implications, Nigerian gas master plan and policies, renewable energy policy drive and its implications on future energy development and climate change, review of energy policies
• Environmental considerations and management in mid/downstream oil and gas industry operation
• Health and Safety consideration and management in mid/downstream oil and gas industry operation
• Process and project management in the mid/downstream oil and gas industry operation

RPE 903: Advanced Oil and Gas Industry Management

Course objective: To give students an in-depth knowledge and capacity to address strategic challenges of the oil and gas industry in Nigeria. To equip students with the requisite skills, character and frame to make positive impacts on the industry.

Course content

• Overview of the oil and gas industry
• Competitive issues and challenges
• Portfolio management issues and challenges
• Conflict management in the oil and gas industry
• Prospects and challenges of the oil and gas industry
• Economics of the oil and gas industry
• Energy mix and climate change mitigation technologies
• Entrepreneurial skills and financial management in the oil and gas industry

RPE 904: Advanced Gas Processing (Option) / Advanced Refining Operation(Option)/ Advanced Petrochemical Operation(Option)

Course objective: To give students an in-depth knowledge and capacity to address strategic challenges of the gas, refining, and petrochemical industries in Nigeria.

• Advanced knowledge of gas processing technology management and operation in Nigeria
• Advanced knowledge of refining operation technology and management in Nigeria
• Advanced knowledge of petrochemical technology operation and management in Nigeria
• Advanced process control and optimisation of gas and petrochemical plants

RPE 905 Seminar I

Seminar I, Research Proposal Defence will be presented between 6 months and 12 months of the start of programme. It will consist of critical literature review and gaps in the subject area of the topic. Also, timelines for the remaining work to be carried out will be part of the presentation. This presentation will be scored and the minimum pass mark is 50. Successful candidates will be allowed to go with their researches. If any candidate is not successful at this stage, the candidate will be allowed to repeat the presentation within three months from the date of the first presentation.

RPE 906 Seminar II

Seminar II will be presented between 12 and 15 months into the programme. Seminar II will cover Chapter Three (Materials and Methods or Methodology) in addition to Chapters one and two which should be improved versions of what is contained in Seminar I. The Ph.D student can also present preliminary or selected or few results. If the presentation is successful, the candidate can go ahead with his or her research to conclusion and thesis writeup.

RPE 907 Seminar III

The Third seminar will be presented after the successful presentation of Seminar I and Seminar II. This will include the full thesis presentation. After a successful presentation the student has three stages: Presentation to the Faculty of Engineering and the school of graduate studies, then the external (final) examination will follow.

RPE 908 Seminar III

The Ph.D thesis presentation follows successful presentation of Seminar I and Seminar II. The thesis presentation has three stages: Presentation at the Institute where staff drawn from the Faculty of Engineering and the Industry will be the examiners, presentation at the school of graduate studies, then the external (final) examination by an external examiner. The external examination will come between 30 months and 36 months into the programme for full time study.