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MSC Oil and Gas Engineering
MSC Oil and Gas Engineering
6. Final award(s) and FHEQ Level of Master of Science in Oil and Gas Engineering (FHEQ 7)
Award
14. Intermediate awards and titles Postgraduate Diploma in Oil and Gas Engineering (FHEQ 7)
and FHEQ Level of Award Postgraduate Certificate in Oil and Gas Engineering (FHEQ 7)
15. UCAS Code N/A
The main aim of the programme is to train specialist engineers in the design of oilfield structures, their
fabrication and installation. A key feature that distinguishes this programme is its overall ambition to instil
systems thinking to specialist engineers by treating those structures and their operating environment
holistically as a system and provide the ability and skills to address a wide range of complex engineering
problems rapidly. As the industry now seeks the rapid drilling and commissioning of thousands of new wells
and, to particularly those for heavy oils and shale oil and gas to meet energy demands, skilled engineers who
can rapidly design and commission oilfield installations will be the backbone for growth in this industry. It is
precisely these engineers the programme will develop.
The programme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and
understanding (K) cognitive (thinking) skills (C) and other skills and attributes (S) in the following areas:
Teaching methods reflect the aim of modules and the demands of subject materials. All modules will be
delivered in a block taught mode with a three-week turnaround arrangement. Typically, the first week will be
for full time direct contact delivery, including timed lectures, lab and computing sessions appropriate to the
individual module. The following two weeks will be for instructed self-study with supplementary tutorials and
meeting sessions specific to individual modules. Modules will be delivered at NSIRC site, for the sake of
students preparation for industrial environment, including the work on industry driven dissertation projects.
Summative assessment strategies and methods to enable learning outcomes to be demonstrated.
The programme employs the traditional assessment methods to test students’ ability in applying their
knowledge and skills and to measure the achievement of the learning outcomes by individual students.
These include exams, course work and assignments. Module leaders are encouraged to make use of
formative assessment where appropriate.
The forms of assessment and the assessment criteria will be carefully selected to reflect the defined intended
learning outcomes for each module. Our strategy throughout the course is to form a strong, coherent
connection between learning outcomes, teaching and learning activities and assessment. This constructive
alignment between assessment tasks, learning activities and learning outcomes encourages the right
approach to learning by students and ensures that learning outcomes are achieved.
More specifically, the programme will include a variety of methods ranging from formal written examinations,
individual and group coursework assignments, oral presentations and structured debates. Presenting the
students with a variety of assessment tasks will ensure that the diversity of subject material is appropriately
covered. Moreover, considering the specific challenges of an assessment that might put some students at a
disadvantage, using several assessment types provides a better chance for successful completion of a
module and entire course.
In addition to summative assessment, all modules will include forms of self, peer and formative assessment,
which will allow both teachers and learners to monitor the learners’ progress and identify gaps in skills and
knowledge.
Programme structures and features: levels, assessment blocks, credit and progression and award
requirements
• Compulsory block: one which all students registered for the award are required to take as part of
their programme of study. These will be listed in the left hand column;
• Optional block: one which students choose from an ‘option range’. These will be listed in the right
hand column;
• A core assessment is an assessment identified within an assessment block or modular block (either
compulsory or optional) which must be passed (at grade C- or better) in order to be eligible to
progress and to be eligible for the final award. All core assessments must be specified on the
programme specification next to the appropriate assessment or modular block:
• Where students are expected to pass the block at C- or better, but not necessarily all elements, then
the block itself is core. e.g. AB5500 Project (40) Core: Block
• Where only some elements of assessments are required to be passed at C- or better, these will be
identified by listing each element that is core e.g. ABXXX1 Title (XX credits) Core: 1 & 4
Where students are expected to pass all assessments in a block then this will be identified. By setting
the assessment this way, students are also required to pass the block by default. This will be identified
thus: e.g. ABXXXX Title (XX credits) Core: All, Block
• A non-core assessment does not have to be passed at grade C- or better, but must D- or better in
order to be eligible for the final award.
FHEQ Level 7
Compulsory assessment block codes, titles and Optional assessment block codes, titles and
credit credits
Compulsory study block codes, titles and credit Optional Study block codes, titles and credit
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Compulsory modular block codes, titles and credits Optional modular block codes, titles and
credits
FULL TIME (12 Months)
TERM 1
ME5634 Petroleum Production Fundamentals (15
credits)
ME5639 Applied Engineering Mathematics (15 credits)
ME5621 Structural Materials (15 credits)
ME5622 Structural Integrity and FEA (15 credits)
TERM 2
ME5623 Multiphase Flow Fundamentals and Flow
Assurance (15 credits)
ME5635 Dynamics of Petroleum Structures (15 credits)
ME5636 Design and Construction of Installations (15
credits)
ME5637 Reliability Engineering and Risk Management
(15 credits)
TERM 3
ME5638 Dissertation (60 credits)
YEAR 1
TERM 1
ME5634 Petroleum Production Fundamentals (15
credits)
ME5639 Applied Engineering Mathematics (15 credits)
TERM 2
ME5623 Multiphase Flow Fundamentals and Flow
Assurance (15 credits)
ME5637 Reliability Engineering and Risk Management
(15 credits)
YEAR 2
TERM 1
ME5621 Structural Materials (15 credits)
ME5622 Structural Integrity and Response Analysis
(15credits)
TERM 2
ME5635 Dynamics of Petroleum Structures (15 credits)
ME5636 Design and Construction of Installations (15
credits)
TERM 3
ME5638 Dissertation (60 credits)
FHEQ Level 7 Progression and Award Requirements
PGDip may not be awarded by substitution of the dissertation (ME5638) for modular/assessment
blocks in the taught part of the programme.
Please note: this specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a
student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are
provided. More detailed information on the learning outcomes, content and teaching, learning and assessment methods can be found
in the module outlines and other programme and module information. The accuracy of the information contained in this document is
reviewed by the University from time to time and whenever a major modification occurs, and may be checked by the Quality
Assurance Agency for Higher Education.