A well established international reputation in the petroleum industry as a premier postgraduate training programme. It looks at all aspects of sedimentary basins from their tectonic setting and structural evolution to their sedimentary fill. This is combined with training in the practical application of this knowledge to the evaluation of hydrocarbon systems using state of the art oil industry techniques.                                                          

A second class honours degree (or equivalent) in geology, geophysics or a cognate subject.

The course offers advanced topics in Computing Science to existing graduates in Computing or a strongly-related discipline. The degree provides the opportunity to extend undergraduate skills into up-to-date specialist areas of Computing such as Data Mining and e-Commerce. A strong research focus provides a rich environment for advanced study and the training to continue to PhD study or industrially-based research positions.
Students will gain advanced skills in specialist areas of Computing Science that are useful and sought after in the computing industry. The MSc Project module is of particular value to employers as evidence of the ability to produce high-quality work of an advanced technical standard to deadline and to a high standard of presentation. This course is fully accredited by the British Computer Society.

This course is ideal for students who possess an honours degree in a Computing discipline or an honours degree in another discipline with significant computing content.

Diving and Underwater Technology

The course aims to provide an understanding of the underlying science, engineering principles and relevant management techniques in relation to diving science and technology. It will raise students' awareness of recent technical developments within the relevant industries and improve communication, presentation, analytical and problem solving skills. Graduates possessing this expertise are highly sought after by international companies operating in this sector.

Candidates must possess, or be expected to achieve, a 1st or 2nd class UK honours degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering or science-based discipline. Other relevant qualifications together with considerable industrial experience may be considered.
 

Energy Systems Engineering

The course is suitable for engineering and applied science graduates and practicing engineers wishing to pursue a technical management career in the strongly growing process industry sector or to qualify as industrial energy professionals.
 

Applicants are required to have at least a UK 2nd class honours degree or its equivalent.
 

Engineering Geology

This programme develops the skills of graduate earth scientists and allied professionals to meet the needs and requirements of the extractive industries, consultants and contractors, and other branches of civil engineering, and to satisfy the national and international demand for specialist engineering geologists with advanced training in geotechnical engineering.

An upper-second-class Honours degree (or an international equivalent) in civil engineering or geology preferred; other degrees are considered, as is work experience.
 

Environmental Engineering

The course provides advanced training for both engineers and scientists concerned with the control of pollution in the environment and the protection of public health through the provision of services such as water supply, wastewater treatment and municipal solid waste and hazardous waste management.

 

A good 1st degree in a relevant science or engineering subject from a reputable institution. Other disciplines may also be considered, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who have relevant industrial experience.
 

Fire and Explosion Engineering

This course offers students from diverse academic backgrounds with advanced training in the field of Fire and Explosion Engineering for those wishing to embark on a career, or further develop their career, in the industry. Particular emphasis is placed on fire and explosion protection systems within a legislative framework that is complex and fast-changing. Extensive participation in course delivery by lecturers from industry brings strong industrial involvement to the course.

 

A minimum UK Second Class Honours degree (2.2) or equivalent in a appropriate Engineering, Physical Science or Mathematics disciplines.
 

Gas Engineering and Management

The course is designed to provide a flexible but rigorous period of study for graduates working in, or intending to work in, the natural gas/oil industry. A comprehensive range of subjects is studied covering the whole spectrum of natural gas engineering, providing a sound base from which to select an area of specialised study. The programme covers all aspects of gas technology and associated gas business management and will enable students to increase their skills and technical knowledge.

A first degree in an appropriate discipline such as Mechanical Engineering
 

Geographic Information Systems

Good first degree or a postgraduate diploma in an appropriate subject, or relevant personal or professional experience.
 

GeoSEAD

Geoscience of Subsurface Exploration Appraisal and Development (GeoSEAD)

The aim of the course is to teach earth scientist specialised courses at postgraduate level on the fundamentals of Geoscience for Subsurface Exploration Appraisal and Development. Topics looked at on the course include Reservoir Structure, Petroleum Engineering for Exploration, Exploration Methods, Reservoir Geophysics and Basic Sedimentology.

A good honours degree in a relevant Geoscience discipline such as Geology or Geophysics from a UK or Overseas University. In addition to the academic qualifications, motivation, industrial experience and personality are taken into consideration.
 

Hydrogeology

The course is designed to give a thorough grounding in all aspects of hydrogeology including theory of movement of water and contaminants in the subsurface, geochemistry of groundwater, interpretation of hydraulic and chemical data in field and laboratory, and groundwater modelling. The course at Leeds includes, as distinctive features, the chemistry of pollutants and their remediation, modelling flow and contaminant transport using software commonly used in the industry, and fractured aquifers.

A geoscience or related background including geology, geophysics, engineering and environmental science. A first or upper second class degree or the overseas equivalent is normally required. Applicants should note that the course contains quantitative elements that require mathematics to approximately A-level standard.
 

Industrial Biotechnology

The programme covers the scientific principles necessary for an advanced understanding of contemporary industrial biotechnology and develops generic practical skills in handling micro-organisms, molecular biological techniques and data analysis. It examines the fundamental role played by micro-organisms in the turnover of pollutants, the search and discovery of commercially significant natural products, and the production of novel biological compounds. The programme also explores areas of related interest such as bioethics, regulatory affairs and the role of intellectual property in biotechnology.

 

Normally a good Honours degree in a related discipline.
 

Marine Computational Fluid Dynamics

This degree programme is designed to offer an advanced level of study in specific aspects of mechanical engineering that are in demand from industry. The degree comprises study in analysis and design of power machinery systems, engineering structures, vibration, control and the use of computers in advanced engineering analysis. The project side of the degree would concentrate on Computational Fluid Dynamics.

A UK Bachelor's degree passed at either first or second-class Honours degree level (upper second-class preferred) in a suitable engineering subject (normally civil engineering, mechanical engineering or naval architecture). An overseas qualification of an equivalent standard from a university.
 

Mechanical and Production Engineering

This degree programme is designed to offer an advanced level of study in specific aspects of mechanical engineering that are in demand from industry. The degree comprises study in analysis and design of power machinery systems, engineering structures, vibration, control and the use of computers in advanced engineering analysis.

A good first degree in Mechanical Engineering. Candidates with qualifications in other subjects will be considered, but a knowledge of fluids is essential and thermodynamics desirable.
 

Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering

This programme is designed to equip graduates with a well-founded knowledge and understanding of naval architecture and its practical application, particularly in the areas of ship design, performance, production, structures and propulsion.

Candidates are normally expected to hold a 2:1 Honours degree, or equivalent, in engineering or another relevant subject.
 

Offshore Engineering

This programme is aimed at graduate engineers who wish to specialize in the design, dynamic and strength analysis of fixed and floating offshore oil and gas platforms, and sub-sea systems including pipelines as well as marine systems to produce renewable energy.

Candidates are normally expected to hold a 2:1 Honours degree, or equivalent, in engineering or another relevant subject.
 

Offshore Ocean Technology

The MSc Offshore and Ocean Technology course aims to provide an understanding of the underlying science, engineering principles and relevant management techniques in relation to the specialised option selected. It will raise students' awareness of recent technical developments within the relevant industries and improve communication, presentation, analytical and problem solving skills. Graduates possessing this expertise are highly saught after by international companies operating in this sector.

Candidates must possess, or be expected to achieve, a 1st or 2nd class UK honours degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering or science-based discipline. Other relevant qualifications together with considerable industrial experience may be considered.
 

Oil & Gas Enterprise Management

The MSc in Oil and Gas Enterprise Management provides a broad training in oil industry matters; especially those pertaining to how relatively small oil companies can work with National Oil Companies (NOCs) and energy ministries to better exploit their hydrocarbon resources. In this respect training in commercialisation, economics and law will be important, as will an understanding of how science and technology can be applied at the cutting edge to improve hydrocarbon exploration success and recovery.
The target audiences are geologists, engineers and business managers working in NOCs and energy ministries, but the course would equally appeal to British and international graduates and professionals seeking to increase their knowledge, skills and qualifications.

 

Honours degree, at a level of Upper Second-Class (2.1) or above, or its international equivalent, preferably in Geology, Geophysics, Engineering, Law, Economics, or other relevant degree.
 

Petroleum Engineering

The successful identification and exploitation of hydrocarbon reserves requires that ‘Petroleum Engineers’ are able to operate in multi-disciplinary teams. These teams encompass a wide range of clearly defined disciplines - from the descriptive, such as petroleum geoscience to heavily numerical, such as reservoir simulation. These engineers must not only be specialists in their own discipline but have a clear appreciation of the other disciplines with which they are required to interact. This course has been designed so that the graduates from the programme can work effectively in this challenging environment.
The course is vocational in nature and is designed to equip engineers who have between one and five years experience in the Petroleum Industry (in operating companies and the service sector) with the knowledge and skills necessary to operate effectively, and to the standard required by the petroleum industry.
 

A good honours degree in engineering or a relevant science discipline such as Geology, Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics from a UK or Overseas University. In addition to the academic qualifications, motivation, industrial experience and personality are taken into consideration.
 

Petroleum Geosciences

The MSc programme is regarded as perhaps the best of its kind in the world and has achieved an excellent reputation as one of the top vocational training pathways. Graduates from this course are highly sought after by industry. The course has strong ties with industry, with projects often involving related companies. Subjects such as sedimentology, petroleum geochemistry and structural geology are looked at.

 

Applicants must have an Upper Second Class or better Honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in a scientific discipline. Because we have to assume a certain level of starting knowledge, we have a strong preference for the first degree to be in Geology, Geophysics, or a joint degree incorporating Geology as a major component.
 

Process System Engineering

The course is suitable for engineering and applied science graduates and practicing engineers wishing to pursue a technical management career in the strongly growing process industry sector or to qualify as industrial energy professionals.
 

Applicants are required to have at least a UK 2nd class honours degree or its equivalent.
 

Reaction Engineering

The course aims to produce graduates equipped to pursue careers in advanced chemical engineering, in industry, the public sector and non-governmental organisations. Providing the basis for the recognition and understanding of the major features of advanced chemical engineering; Develop an understanding of how this knowledge may be applied in practice in an economic and environmentally friendly fashion.
 

Normally a Lower Second Class Honours degree in chemical engineering from a UK academic institution or an equivalent overseas qualification, or a Lower Second Class Honours degree in another engineering discipline or a science-based subject from a UK academic institution or equivalent overseas qualification with relevant experience.
 

Reservoir Engineering

Oil and Gas exploration and production has developed in line with the development of society. Petroleum is currently the primary source of energy for developed countries because of its versatility in production, refining and transportation to market. The MSc course has produced Reservoir Engineers and Geoscientists in demand throughout the global petroleum industry. They are responsible for the characterisation of the reservoir and the design of development plans to maximise hydrocarbon recovery.

 

A good honours degree in a relevant science discipline such as Geology, Geophysics, Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics, or an appropriate engineering degree, from a UK or Overseas University. A background in geoscience is important, but not always required.
 

Safety Engineering

The Programme is aimed at high calibre engineers who wish to expand their education and training to include safety engineering and risk management. The objectives of the Programme are to provide education and training at postgraduate level for graduate engineers in the general area of safety engineering, reliability engineering, risk management, and loss prevention. Safety engineering is not a subject which is adequately covered in most undergraduate courses, except perhaps in chemical engineering, but even there the emphasis is on chemical hazards and process safety. This MSc Programme brings together those topics relating to the safety and reliability of engineering products and systems, including the legislative framework, in a unified approach.

A good honours degree (minimum Class 2(ii)) and to professional graduate engineers with two or more years relevant industrial experience. Graduates in a science subject who have two or more years experience in an engineering field and who wish to re-train in the area of safety and risk management will also be considered for entry.
 

Structural Geology with Geophysics

Understanding the structure and physical properties of the subsurface is key to the efficient discovery and use of earth resources as well as sequestration or storage of waste products of energy production. The course gives the background to data acquisition, the structural principles and training in the use of industry standard software to enable successful graduates to obtain employment in the resources industry or to undertake research studies for the degree of PhD.

A geosciences or related background, including geology and geophysics. A first or upper second class BSc. (or an overseas equivalent) is normally required: relevant industry experience can be taken into account. Applicants need not have previous training in geology, but must have mathematics to a minimum of a good UK A-level standard.
 

Sub sea Engineering

The course aims to provide an understanding of the underlying science, engineering principles and relevant management techniques in relation to sub-sea engineering. It will raise students' awareness of recent technical developments within the relevant industries and improve communication, presentation, analytical and problem solving skills. Graduates possessing this expertise are highly sought after by international companies operating in this sector.

Candidates must possess, or be expected to achieve, a 1st or 2nd class UK honours degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering or science-based discipline. Other relevant qualifications together with considerable industrial experience may be considered.
 

Welding Engineering

Welding is integral to the manufacture of a wide range of products, from high power laser welding of large ships, to microjoining of thin wires to circuit boards. The application of welding and joining continues to expand; in the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries; in transport, including automotive, aerospace, and shipbuilding; in manufacture of electronic systems; in defence industries; and in general manufacturing. The MSc Welding Engineering addresses these needs, and covers a wide range of areas that are part of modern welding technology such as automation, metallurgy and materials science, welding processes, design, and quality.

 

A 1st or 2nd class UK honours degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering or science-based discipline.