How long does the BSc Petroleum Economics take to complete?

The BSc Petroleum Economics runs across a duration band of 36 months full honours (top-up routes available for holders of a Higher Diploma), with the BSc Petroleum Economics delivered flexibly to suit UK and international applicants studying full or part time.

Is the BSc Petroleum Economics available online or on campus?

Yes, the BSc Petroleum Economics is offered on both Online and On-Campus routes at LSPE London, letting applicants pick the format that best fits their working commitments and personal circumstances.

Is the BSc Petroleum Economics recognised in the UK and internationally?

The BSc Petroleum Economics is delivered by LSPE, part of Harold International College of London, and is aligned with UK and international energy bodies. The BSc Petroleum Economics is designed to signal structured, industry-referenced study to employers worldwide.

What are the entry requirements for the BSc Petroleum Economics?

Entry requirements for the BSc Petroleum Economics follow LSPE's Bachelor (BSc / BBA / BSc Hons) standards, including relevant prior study or professional experience plus the English-language and reference expectations detailed in the Entry Requirements section above.

How is the BSc Petroleum Economics funded, and what are the fee options?

LSPE offers structured payment plans for the BSc Petroleum Economics, including instalment options, employer-sponsorship routes and country-specific arrangements. Speak to the admissions team for the current fee position for the BSc Petroleum Economics.

BSc Petroleum Economics | LSPE | Harold International College of London

Course Overview

The BSc Petroleum Economics is a Bachelor (BSc / BBA / BSc Hons) route delivered by the London School of Petroleum and Energy (LSPE), a specialist division of Harold International College of London. The programme runs across a duration band of 36 months full honours (top-up routes available for holders of a Higher Diploma) and is designed to develop full honours-level command of the economics of the petroleum sector at full honours degree level, combining reservoir data, fiscal regimes and commercial modelling. Content is aligned with recognised UK and international energy bodies, and reflects the way modern petroleum, energy and transition businesses actually work in practice.

By the end of the BSc Petroleum Economics, students are able to speak the language of the petroleum & energy management function with confidence, apply structured tools to reservoir and production economics and petroleum fiscal design, and step into their next role or further study route with credible, industry-referenced study behind them. The BSc Petroleum Economics sits inside LSPE's Petroleum & Energy Management portfolio and connects deliberately to adjacent programmes covering commodity price modelling and commercial evaluation, so students can move sideways or upward through the LSPE portfolio without losing continuity.

Key Features

Delivered by former upstream and downstream petroleum managers, refining leaders and offshore operators
Programme content aligned with the Energy Institute (UK), Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) reference frameworks
Reference to OGUK / Offshore Energies UK standards on integrity and operational safety
International context drawn from IEA and API sector publications
On-campus and online routes for UK and international applicants
Careers support covering integrated oil and gas majors, independent operators, refining businesses and LNG operators
Clean articulation into further LSPE Advanced Diploma, Higher Diploma and degree routes

What You Will Learn

Apply quantitative modelling to petroleum production and pricing decisions
Analyse fiscal regimes and their impact on international petroleum investment
Model portfolio economics across upstream and downstream assets
Design and defend a full undergraduate dissertation on a petroleum-economics topic
Integrate reservoir, engineering and commercial data in evaluation models
Present economics analysis to technical and commercial stakeholders
Assess the impact of the energy transition on petroleum economics
Use recognised software and analytical tools for petroleum evaluation

Who This Course Is For

A-Level, IB or top-up applicants targeting full-honours undergraduate study
Holders of a Higher Diploma progressing to a full LSPE BSc
International students seeking a UK-recognised petroleum-economics degree
Junior analysts building on internal training with structured undergraduate study
Career changers targeting analyst roles in petroleum economics

Career Pathways

Graduate analyst progressing to Petroleum Operations Manager
Graduate trainee for Energy Systems Manager
Graduate consultant on the Refinery Operations Manager track
Junior Petroleum Business Manager
Graduate Downstream Operations Manager
Placement analyst feeding into Energy Security Officer
Graduate trainee for Oil & Gas Project Manager
Graduate route into Head of Energy Operations

LSPE careers services support students on the BSc Petroleum Economics with CV, LinkedIn and interview coaching, plus structured introductions to UK and international petroleum & energy management employers. Typical destinations span integrated operators, independent upstream and downstream businesses, service contractors, energy trading houses, renewables developers, energy consultancies, utility operators, government energy departments and sovereign wealth funds active across the sector. LSPE careers work is anchored in the reality that petroleum & energy management teams recruit for sector fluency, technical judgement and clear communication in equal measure, and the BSc Petroleum Economics is written to develop all three.

Entry Requirements

A-Levels (BBC or above) or IB (26+ points) or equivalent overseas qualifications
A completed Higher Diploma or Advanced Diploma for top-up routes
IELTS 6.0 overall (no band under 5.5) or equivalent English proficiency
Personal statement outlining career objectives in the petroleum or energy sector
Two academic or professional references

Why Study at LSPE

LSPE is the London School of Petroleum and Energy, a specialist division of Harold International College of London focused on the operational, commercial, financial and strategic disciplines that run modern petroleum, energy, renewables and energy-transition businesses worldwide. Every LSPE programme is aligned with recognised UK and international energy bodies including the Energy Institute (UK), the Society of Petroleum Engineers, the Institution of Chemical Engineers, the International Energy Agency, the International Renewable Energy Agency and the Chartered Management Institute, so graduates step into the sector with credible, industry-referenced study behind them.

Our curriculum is written by former upstream and downstream petroleum managers, energy traders, refinery operations leaders, energy economists, renewables project directors and sustainability practitioners, and delivered across on-campus and online routes to fit working professionals and international students alike. Students on every LSPE route are supported by dedicated career services covering CV, LinkedIn, interview coaching and structured introductions to UK and international oil, gas and energy operators, renewables developers, energy trading houses, consultancies and government bodies. LSPE's articulation model means every Certificate and Diploma leads cleanly into an Advanced Diploma, Higher Diploma and full honours degree, with Master's routes for those aiming at senior energy management, consultancy, trading and executive roles.

Apply for BSc Petroleum Economics

Apply for your full LSPE undergraduate energy degree by joining the BSc Petroleum Economics at LSPE. Complete the online application to be considered for the next intake and start developing full honours-level command of the economics of the petroleum sector at full honours degree level, combining reservoir data, fiscal regimes and commercial modelling. The LSPE admissions team is on hand to answer questions about the BSc Petroleum Economics, fee options, articulation into higher LSPE routes, and the on-campus and online study modes. Enrol Now.