MSc Oilfield Corrosion Engineering

Overview

Corrosion in the oil and gas sector is one of the major flow assurance issues. From an economic point of view the efficient management of corrosion ensures that oil and gas can be recovered from wells for longer. Corrosion is also a major cause of hydrocarbon leaks and so safety drives the technological advances in corrosion control.

This course will provide you with skills in corrosion measurement, asset integrity assessment, corrosion prediction and corrosion management to enable you to practice in the dynamic oil and gas sector.

Duration: 12 months (full time)
Start date: September
2012 course fees: UK/EU: £10,000; International: £16,200
Scholarships: £5,000 scholarships available
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Modules

The tables below show the modules that you will study if you commence your studies in September 2011. This information is taken from the University Programme Catalogue, which is a tool designed for current students to select modules. If you are looking to start your studies in September 2012 this is still a useful guide as it gives you an idea of what you might study.

This is an indicative list and actual content may vary as we regularly review the content or our courses in light of new experiences and developments in the field.

Entry requirements

A degree equivalent to a UK upper second class (2.1) honours degree or higher in engineering, a physical science or mathematics.

English language requirement: A pass at GCSE level in English language (grade C or above). If English is not your first language, you are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English. You will need to meet our minimum requirements for one of the following recognised English language tests: the International English Language Testing Service (IELTS), the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and the Pearson Test of English Academic.

Career options

With this qualification, excellent career options are open to you to practice as a professional corrosion engineer and play a major role in ensuring the safe and efficient recovery of natural resources.

"This course, that helps develop qualified corrosion engineers, comes at an opportune time in the oil and gas industry given the increased severity of corrosion and ageing facilities worldwide." Senior Engineer, Saudi Aramco

How to apply

The easiest and quickest way to apply for a masters course is to apply online. This way you can track your application at each stage of the process. However, if you prefer you can download an application form. Once complete, please return this, along with the correct documents to our Engineering Admissions Hub either via email or post: Engineering PGT Admissions Hub, Faculty of Engineering, University of Leeds, LS2 9JT, UK

If you require any further information please contact the Postgraduate Admissions team, e: pgmech@leeds.ac.uk, t: +44 (0)113 343 2149.