Program Overview

Decommissioning, MSc

Introduction

This programme focuses on the key technical, commercial, regulatory and environmental aspects associated with the decommissioning of energy infrastructure.

Study Information

At a Glance

• Learning Mode: On Campus Learning
• Degree Qualification: MSc
• Duration: 12 months
• Study Mode: Full Time
• Start Month: September

What You'll Study

Stage 1

• Compulsory Courses:
  • Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD5006)
  • Fundamentals of Energy Transition (EG506U)
  • Introduction to Subsea Systems and Offshore Structures (EG506V)
  • Well Plugging and Abandonment (EG50R2)
  • Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (Ccus) (EG504K)
  • Decommissioning of Offshore Installations: Regulatory Aspects (LS502H)
  • Introduction to Energy Economics (BU5053)

Stage 2

• Compulsory Courses:
  • Group Project in Comparative Assessment (EG55R3)
  • Process Shut Down, Structural Decommissioning & Disposal (EG55R1)
• Optional Courses:
  • Select ONE from:
    • EG552U Marine and Wind Energy (15 Credit Points)
    • EG551K Renewable Energy Integration to Grid (15 Credit Points)
  • Plus ONE from:
    • LS552J Decommissioning of Offshore Installations: Commercial Aspects (15 Credit Points)
    • EG555S Sustainable Engineering Challenges (15 Credit Points)

Stage 3

• Compulsory Courses:
  • MSc Individual Project (EG59F1)

Funding Opportunities

• Shell U.K. Limited is offering three £20,000 scholarships for students starting a Masters programme aligned with the Centre for Energy Transition (CET) commencing in September 2024.
• NEO Energy, an independent full-cycle energy business in the UKCS, are offering two postgraduate scholarships in a variety of taught degree programmes at the University of Aberdeen. Each scholarship is valued at £20,000.

Scholarships

• All eligible self-funded international Postgraduate Masters students starting in September 2025 will receive an £8,000 scholarship.

Related Programmes

• Energy Economics and Finance
• Global Energy Transition Enterprise Management
• Oil and Gas Engineering
• Petroleum Engineering

Entry Requirements

• Qualifications: 2:2 UK Honours degree, or an Honours degree from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth, in Engineering, Geosciences, Economics, Business, Law, or other science, technology and commercial degrees.
• English Language Requirements:
  • IELTS Academic: OVERALL - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 5.5; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT: OVERALL - 90 with: Listening - 17; Reading - 18; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21
  • PTE Academic: OVERALL - 62 with: Listening - 59; Reading - 59; Speaking - 59; Writing - 59
  • Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency: OVERALL - 176 with: Listening - 162; Reading - 162; Speaking - 162; Writing - 169

Careers

• Industry Links: The programme has close ties with the energy industry, providing opportunities for students to engage with professionals and gain practical experience.

Accreditation

• This degree holds accreditation from The Energy Institute, The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology, and Institute of Mechanical Engineers.

Our Experts

• A range of academic experts will teach on the programme from across engineering, law, business, economics, environmental science.

Document Requirements

• CV
• Degree Certificate
• Degree Transcript
• Personal Statement

International Applicants

• Additional details for international applicants, including information specific to your country or territory, are available.