University of Surrey

MEng Chemical and Petroleum Engineering

University of Surrey

Course overview

The MEng Chemical and Petroleum Engineering at the University of Surrey is an integrated master’s degree. It builds on the BEng foundations but adds a further year of advanced study. The course aims to prepare graduates for leadership roles in energy, petrochemicals, renewable projects, and process industries.

Students engage in chemical engineering, petroleum systems, process design, sustainability, and industrial practice. In the early years, students take core modules in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, reaction engineering, process control, and materials science.

Middle years include petroleum engineering topics in oil and gas production, reservoirs, petrochemical reactions, and design project work. Surrey students work with a pilot plant facility to understand real industrial systems. In the final (master’s) year, the programme adds advanced modules, research, multidisciplinary design, sustainability, optimisation, and integration across chemical and petroleum systems. Students learn through lectures, tutorials, labs, design workshops, group projects, and software simulation. Surrey emphasises “learning by doing” using real systems in their pilot plant. Assessments include written exams, lab reports, coursework, design deliverables, project presentations, and a final research or design project.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • The typical entry requirement for this programme is AAA–AAB at A-level, with required subjects including Mathematics and Chemistry.
  • Students must also meet GCSE or equivalent requirements for English and mathematics.

English Proficiency:

  • International students must meet Surrey’s English language standards, which are 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

  • 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.

Career opportunities

Graduates from MEng Chemical and Petroleum Engineering at the University of Surrey might take roles such as:

  • Process Engineer
  • Petroleum Engineer
  • Sustainability and Environmental Engineer
  • Project Engineer in energy or chemical firms
  • Operations Manager

Cost of study

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

Admission

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

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