University of Surrey

BEng Chemical and Petroleum Engineering with foundation year and placement

University of Surrey

Course overview

The BEng Chemical and Petroleum Engineering with Foundation Year and Placement at the University of Surrey is a full degree that begins with a foundation year and includes a placement year. The foundation year gives students help with maths, chemistry, physics, and engineering basics. After that, students follow the chemical and petroleum engineering path, learning to design processes, handle energy systems, and work in oil, gas, chemical, or energy sectors.

Surrey emphasises sustainability, industrial relevance and design. In terms of placements, students will spend a year working in industry or research labs, giving them real work experience and helping them apply what they learn in class.

During the foundation year, students take modules in mathematics, chemistry, physics, computing, engineering principles and study skills. This year prepares students for higher engineering studies. The course also highlights that the regular chemical and petroleum engineering programme focuses on petrochemicals, sustainability, and design and uses an operational pilot process plant.

Teaching is done through by lectures, tutorials, labs, project work, and workshops. Students will run experiments, use simulation software, design equipment, and work in teams on real problems. Assessment methods include written exams, lab reports, design assignments, project work, and presentations. During the placement year, assessment may involve evaluation by the employer and a student's report on their work.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • For direct entry to the standard programme, Surrey expects CCC at A-level, with Mathematics and Chemistry as required subjects.
  • GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and mathematics are required.

English Proficiency:

  • International students must meet Surrey’s English language standards, with an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no section below 5.5.

Scholarships

  • Discounts for Surrey Graduates

    As graduate of Surrey you may be eligible for a 20 per cent discount on our taught masters programme fees.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Early Payment Discount

    The discount is awarded as a £2,000 fee waiver for eligible students in the first year of their studies.

    Up to £2,000

  • ICAEW Foundation Bursary

    The ICAEW Foundation Bursary will be given as a one-off payment of £5,000 for one year of postgraduate study.

    Up to £5,000

  • International Alumni Discount for Medicine (Graduate Entry) BMBS

    The discount of 20% only applies to the first year of the Medicine (Graduate Entry) BMBS programme.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • International Excellence Award (Postgraduate)

    This prestigious £5,000 award recognises academic excellence and is awarded to selected students starting a masters degree at Surrey.

    Up to £5,000

  • International Excellence Award (Undergraduate)

    The scholarship is awarded as a £5,000 fee waiver.

    Up to £5,000

  • ISTAT Foundation Scholarship Program

    Contributing to the development of future aviation professionals by providing funds and avenues for students with a keen interest in commercial aviation.

  • Surrey MBA AI Pathfinders Scholarship

    This is a partial scholarship that covers 10–50% of tuition fees, depending on the applicant’s profile and interview performance.

  • Surrey MBA Eastern Europe Bridge Scholarship

    This is a partial scholarship that covers 10–50% of tuition fees, depending on the applicant’s profile and interview performance.

  • Surrey MBA Employer Partnership Scholarship

    This scholarship allows the Surrey MBA to match employer contributions towards the tuition fee up to 40%.

  • Surrey MBA Enterprise Trailblazer Scholarship

    This is a partial scholarship that covers 10–50% of tuition fees, depending on the applicant’s profile and interview performance.

  • Surrey MBA Service Stewardship Scholarship

    This is a partial scholarship that covers 10–50% of tuition fees, depending on the applicant’s profile and interview performance.

  • Surrey MBA Women in Leadership

    This is a partial scholarship that covers 10 – 50% of the tuition fee.

  • The Professor GQ Max Lu Global Scholarship

    The total value of the award is £30,000 (£10,000 x 3 years).

    Up to £30,000

Career opportunities

After completing a BEng in Chemical and Petroleum Engineering with a Foundation Year and Placement from the University of Surrey, possible job titles include:

  • Petroleum Engineer
  • Safety, Health and Environment (HSE) Engineer
  • Operations Manager in Chemical Plants
  • Research and Development Engineer
  • Project Engineer in the Energy Sector

Cost of study

For international students, the annual tuition fee to study BEng Chemical and Petroleum Engineering with Foundation Year and Placement at the University of Surrey is £27,000 for full-time study.

Admission

Applications for the University of Surrey BEng Chemical and Petroleum Engineering with Foundation Year and Placement course are made through UCAS. If you need assistance, you can reach out to one of our experienced counsellors.

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