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The University of Salford

Salford , England ,United Kingdom

P.G.DIP GAS ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT

Developed as one of the first of its kind in the UK, the course is relevant for engineering graduates who intend to enter or enhance their career prospects in the petroleum or natural gas industry.

The course cover all aspects of gas resourcing and technology and explores the management and distribution of gas from practical and theoretical viewpoints. Alongside this specialised knowledge of natural gas, you will also develop a range of transferable skills, such as mathematical analysis, problem-solving, communications and laboratory skills.

On completion, you may be eligible to join the Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers or Society of Petroleum Engineers, which may enable future progression to qualify as a Chartered Engineer.

You will:

  • Build specialist knowledge to pursue a variety of careers in the natural gas/oil industry
  • Increase your skills and technical knowledge in all aspects of gas technology and associated gas business management
  • Understand the utilisation of natural gas in terms of combustion, spray and atomisation
  • Develop associated gas business management skills relevant to contemporary commercial practices
  • Complete your studies in advanced spray and combustion laboratories

Intakes

  • Sep
  • Jan

Application Processing Time in Days: 15

Application Process

Application Processing
15 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Due to the relative uniqueness of this course in the UK, together with the high demand of graduates with the types of skills and knowledge that this course offers, employment prospects are excellent. Graduates can expect to enter or progress in industries such as petroleum, gas, process engineering, chemical or steel.

PSW Opportunity

  • 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
  • 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate degree

The minimum entry requirement for those from a British University with Engineering and Scientific disciplines is 2:2 degree.

Postgraduate

Holders of a three or four year bachelor's degree with an overall average of 55% from a recognised institution, or 50% plus any relevant work experience, or additional, relevant qualifications will be considered for postgraduate study.