Program Overview

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Subsea Engineering, MSc

Introduction

The MSc Subsea Engineering combines cutting-edge teaching and research with our extensive industry links to prepare graduate engineers for technical leadership roles within the subsea industry.

Study Information

Study Options

• Learning Mode: On Campus Learning
• Degree Qualification: MSc
• Duration: 12 months
• Study Mode: Full Time
• Start Month: September or January
• Location of Study: Aberdeen

Programme Fees

Fee category	Cost
EU / International students	£26,250
UK	£11,100

Stage 1

Compulsory Courses

• PD5006: Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (0 credit points)
• EG506V: Introduction to Subsea Systems and Offshore Structures (0 credit points)
• EG507C: Subsea Production and Control (15 credit points)
• EG503M: Offshore Structural Integrity (15 credit points)
• EG50T7: Subsea Construction, Inspection and Maintenance (15 credit points)
• EG50P6: Engineering Risk and Reliability Analysis (15 credit points)

Stage 2

Compulsory Courses

• EG55F2: Pipelines and Soil Mechanics (15 credit points)
• EG55F9: Riser Systems & Hydrodynamics (15 credit points)
• EG55F8: Flow Assurance (15 credit points)
• EG552U: Marine and Wind Energy (15 credit points)

Stage 3

Compulsory Courses

• MSc Individual Project (EG59F1): 60 Credit Points

Programme Fees (January Start)

Fee category	Cost
EU / International students	£26,250
UK	£11,100

Stage 1 (January Start)

Compulsory Courses

• PD5506: Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (0 credit points)
• EG556X: Introduction to Subsea Systems and Offshore Structures (0 credit points)
• EG552U: Marine and Wind Energy (15 credit points)
• EG55F2: Pipelines and Soil Mechanics (15 credit points)
• EG55F9: Riser Systems & Hydrodynamics (15 credit points)
• EG55F8: Flow Assurance (15 credit points)

Stage 2 (January Start)

Compulsory Courses

• MSc Individual Project (EG59M2): 60 Credit Points

Stage 3 (January Start)

Compulsory Courses

• EG50P6: Engineering Risk and Reliability Analysis (15 credit points)
• EG507C: Subsea Production and Control (15 credit points)
• EG503M: Offshore Structural Integrity (15 credit points)
• EG50T7: Subsea Construction, Inspection and Maintenance (15 credit points)

Available Programmes of Study

• MSc: Subsea Engineering
  • Qualification: MSc
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Learning Mode: On Campus Learning
  • Study Mode: Full Time
  • Start Month: September or January
  • Location: Aberdeen

Funding Opportunities

• Shell U.K. Limited: Three £20,000 scholarships for students starting a Masters programme aligned with the Centre for Energy Transition (CET) commencing in September 2024.
• NEO Energy: Two postgraduate scholarships in a variety of taught degree programmes at the University of Aberdeen, each valued at £20,000.

Scholarships

• Aberdeen Global Scholarship: Eligible self-funded international Postgraduate Masters students starting in September 2025 will receive an £8,000 scholarship.

Related Programmes

• Oil and Gas Engineering
• Petroleum Engineering
• Process Safety
• Project Management
• Safety and Reliability Engineering

Related Information

• Postgraduate Guide
• Find Accommodation
• Find Funding

How You'll Study

Learning Methods

• Field Trips
• Group Projects
• Individual Projects
• Lectures
• Tutorials

Assessment Methods

• Assessed by a combination of coursework and written examination.

Why Study Subsea Engineering?

• Aberdeen is recognised as the global Centre of Excellence for Subsea development and operations.
• The programme is fully accredited by the The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST) and Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) and the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT), ensuring that your teaching is recognised by relevant bodies and that you are getting the best possible experience.
• You will gain an awareness of the roles and challenges of a practising subsea engineer as well as the knowledge, understanding and skills necessary for technical leadership and managerial responsibility.
• You will be given the opportunity to further enhance your transferable and personal skills in self-study, communication, report writing, project and time management, and problem-solving.
• Part-time, online learning study option is available, suiting those individuals that are interested in pursuing an MSc qualification whilst continuing to work.
• You will be part of a University that is a founding Member of the Global Subsea Universities Alliance.
• Our location at the heart of Aberdeen, Europe's energy capital, and leading "World Energy City", brings you closer to the industry. The city is an inspiring place for any future industry leader.
• Our geographic location puts us in a unique position of being able to offer a curriculum that is highly relevant to the needs of employers, alongside cutting-edge research. A degree from Aberdeen puts you in a unique position to develop crucial business links alongside your learning.
• To ensure that the degree programmes remain current and connected to industry, the programme is developed and reviewed by an Industry Advisory Board, made up of experienced professionals from a range of backgrounds.
• Our close links with industry ensures that you experience lectures taught by industry professionals and have opportunities to undertake MSc projects with leading firms.
• Our engineering graduates move in to very successful careers with a large proportion working in senior roles in the industry, even as high as CEO and MD level. It doesn't matter where in the world you end up working, you are likely to have a fellow Aberdeen graduate engineer working with you.

Careers

Career Opportunities

• Analysis Engineer
• Marine Contractor
• Subsea Field Engineer
• Subsea Installation Engineer

Industry Links

• Neil Gordon - Chief Executive Subsea UK: "Today's students are the people who will drive our industry forward for years to come. Set in the heart of industry's global centre of excellence for subsea engineering, Aberdeen has a unique relationship with the subsea industry both locally and internationally. We are extremely proud to support the degree programme and help develop business links that will enhance the overall learning experience for students."

Accreditation

• The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology
• Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
• The Energy Institute
• Institution of Mechanical Engineers

What our Alumni Say

• Catherine Hammond: "I was very lucky to start with Technip UK the very same day my Masters programme finished and I have been fully immersed into the busy life of an offshore Project Management Team."
• Otonye Iboroma: "The school has a very close working relationship with the players in the oil & gas sector thereby availing me the opportunity of having to know real time challenges and solutions."
• Alan Ross: "When researching potential universities, I found a lot of evidence that indicated the University of Aberdeen has a very good reputation from an engineering standpoint."
• Pedro Miguel Vidigal: "The MSc in Subsea Engineering is focused on every kind of marine operations in the offshore industry and it helped me to get involved with a marine contractor."
• Olamide Ajala: "My degree gave me a broad knowledge, understanding and exposure to Subsea Engineering . It provided me the great opportunity to carry out my MSc Project with Subsea 7 (France)."

Our Experts

• Programme Coordinator: Dr Srinivas Sriramula

Features

• Industry Visits: Our close connections with the UK Subsea Industry means you get the chance to visit a number of different organisations and learn about their area of expertise. One good example is the National Hyperbaric Centre.