PETROLEUM AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING at University of Salford

A steady supply of energy is crucial to everyday life. Despite the growth of renewable sources, the world is still reliant on petrochemical supplies to support homes and businesses.  Blending classical mechanical engineering content, with the specialisms connected to oil and gas production engineering, this unique Petroleum and Mechanical Engineering degree course will equip you with the knowledge and skills, so you're ready to build a career in the global petrochemical industry.

Salford is a leading regional UK centre for engineering. A gateway to professional status, our petroleum and mechanical engineering course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers (IGEM), and the Energy Institute (EI), so you'll be educated to the highest industry standards.

Delivered over three years – or four with a placement year, you’ll study a suite of modules designed to embed theoretical knowledge and creative application to help you become a world-class engineer. With a focus on real-world problems solving, you'll explore how to apply using technology to find solutions for petrochemicial-related engineering challenges.

You will:

• Develop professional knowledge, design and analytical skills towards Chartered Engineer status
• Learn about the social, legal and environmental issues associated with petrochemical engineering
• Understand the complex issues in the process, design and management of the related petrochemicals and mechanical engineering industries
• Complete experiments and project work in specialised spray and chemical engineering laboratories
• Choose to take an industry placement year to increase your professional engineering skills