MSc Offshore Engineering

The Offshore Engineering MSc at the University of Aberdeen provides students with the advanced theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to operate and manage offshore installations, structures, systems, and processes. The course combines theoretical studies with an opportunity to apply theory through project work and field trips. It is also designed to accommodate students from various academic and professional backgrounds.Course Content: The course covers advanced topics in offshore engineering and offshore renewable energy. It deals with designing, installation, management, and decommissioning of offshore structures. Students also learn increasingly important environmental aspects such as corrosion prevention for infrastructure, environmental impact studies, legislation and governance, and renewable energy.Key Modules: The course consists of various modules including Offshore Structural Engineering, Advanced Offshore Structures, Offshore Structural Integrity Management, Pipelines, and Soil Mechanics, Corrosion and Prevention. Dissertation projects are often partnered with companies within the oil and gas industry, providing students real-life situations and challenges.Accreditations: This MSc is fully accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) and the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired a partial CEng accredited undergraduate first degree.Future Careers: Graduates enjoy a variety of employment opportunities in oil and gas companies, offshore platform designers and contractors, renewable energy firms, and research institutions. Many choose to continue as specialists in engineering consultancies or choose to advance into managerial roles overseeing new design projects or maintenance and operations of offshore installations.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.