Bachelor of Refining and Processing Engineering
Course Overview
The Bachelor of Refining and Processing Engineering is a UK Bachelor level programme delivered by the London School of Oil and Gas Management, a specialist division of Harold International College of London. Designed as full UK Level 6 honours study with a year-two industry placement and final-year capstone, the programme runs over a typical duration of 3 years full-time and is aligned with UK further and higher education standards recognised across the oil, gas and energy sector.
By graduation, you will be a credentialed graduate ready to enter the UK and international energy sector, or progress to postgraduate study. Study focuses on refining operations, pipeline engineering and terminal management, calibrated to the North Sea supply chain, UK refinery clusters at Grangemouth, Fawley and Stanlow, and London based logistics operators. Cohorts are small, tutor visible and delivered on-campus in London, online and by distance learning, so the Bachelor of Refining and Processing Engineering fits around work, family and shift patterns common to the energy workforce.
Assessment on the Bachelor of Refining and Processing Engineering combines applied coursework, structured seminars, workplace-style case exercises and a summative project or portfolio. Curriculum design is reviewed each intake against employer input from the North Sea supply chain, the City energy trading floors, downstream operators at Grangemouth, Fawley and Stanlow, and the Aberdeen basin. Named tutors on the Bachelor of Refining and Processing Engineering are practising engineers, HSE specialists and energy economists rather than career academics, and the Bachelor of Refining and Processing Engineering is delivered in cohorts small enough for direct feedback.
The Bachelor of Refining and Processing Engineering curriculum recognises that oil, gas and energy operations now sit at the intersection of hydrocarbon delivery, energy transition, digital operations and evidenced governance. The Bachelor of Refining and Processing Engineering therefore threads sustainability, safety culture, commercial literacy and technical capability across every module, so graduates leave with a coherent professional signal that reads clearly to UK and international employers reviewing their applications.
Key Features
- UK Bachelor qualification aligned with the European Petroleum Refiners Association (Concawe) and Energy Institute (EI).
- Curriculum reviewed annually with reference to American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) and Health and Safety Executive (HSE UK) frameworks.
- Applied study of refining operations, pipeline engineering and terminal management, structured around live oil, gas and energy case material.
- Named programme tutor across the whole Bachelor in seminars capped for meaningful discussion.
- Three parallel study modes, on-campus in London, online, or by distance learning, with the same assessment standard.
- Careers service support linked to the LSOGM employer network across the North Sea, City energy trading floors and international operators.
- Structured progression route from the Bachelor of Refining and Processing Engineering into higher level LSOGM programmes where relevant.
What You Will Learn
- Apply UK recognised standards to refining operations in real oil, gas and energy contexts.
- Use process flow diagrams to appraise operational, commercial or HSE decisions.
- Interpret CILT logistics standards and translate findings into evidenced recommendations.
- Build reasoned briefs that combine pipeline engineering with terminal management.
- Communicate technical content to non specialist stakeholders across the energy value chain.
- Operate under HSE governance and demonstrate awareness of IOSH and NEBOSH principles as they apply to the Bachelor of Refining and Processing Engineering.
- Reference pipeline integrity models in written work and workplace deliverables.
- Reflect on ethics, sustainability and the energy transition as they influence Bachelor of Refining and Processing Engineering practice.
Who This Course Is For
- A-Level and BTEC school leavers planning a UK honours degree in the energy sector.
- International applicants meeting UCAS equivalent entry requirements.
- Diploma and Advanced Diploma holders with credit transfer into a full degree.
- Career changers with the qualifications to enter a UK Level 6 programme.
- Working professionals combining part time honours study with employment.
Career Pathways
- Graduate Refinery Process Engineer
- Graduate Marine Oil Operations Manager
- Graduate Energy Supply Chain Manager
- Graduate Petroleum Procurement Manager
- Graduate Petrochemical Plant Engineer
- Graduate Pipeline Engineer
The LSOGM careers service supports Bachelor of Refining and Processing Engineering students with CV and application coaching, employer introductions across the North Sea and City energy sector, and one to one guidance calibrated to your prior experience and target role.
Entry Requirements
- 112-128 UCAS points (or equivalent), including at least one science-related A-Level (or BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or above).
- GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 5/B (or equivalent).
- IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) for non-native English speakers.
- Two references, normally academic; senior professional acceptable for mature applicants.
- Personal statement covering your interest in the subject of the Bachelor of Refining and Processing Engineering careers.
Why Study at LSOGM
The London School of Oil and Gas Management is a specialist division of Harold International College of London teaching in small, tutor-visible cohorts. LSOGM sits within reach of the City's energy trading floors, the offshore expertise of Aberdeen and the North Sea, and one of the world's densest concentrations of oil, gas and energy sector employers, professional bodies and standards organisations.
Every intake, on-campus, online or by distance learning, joins the same weekly seminar structure with named programme-tutor support. Three parallel study modes make LSOGM programmes accessible around work, family or shift patterns in the energy sector. Curricula are reviewed annually against live employer demand, faculty are practising engineers, HSE specialists and energy economists, and students leave with evidenced capability, from process safety audits to reservoir models to trading briefs.
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