Riser Systems and Hydrodynamics

This course usually combines online assessment with a written exam that you attend in person at the end of term. However, due to Covid-19, in-person exams are not currently taking place.

From the January 2022 academic term onwards, we’re planning to reintroduce in-person exams in a small number of areas where formal exams are required for professional accreditation reasons. Where this is the case, the School of Engineering will inform you.

Until then, you’ll be assessed via online alternative assessments only, for example, timed online assessments, essays and coursework.

These alternative assessments may be scheduled throughout the course or timed towards the end of your course.

The course totals approximately 150 hours of study and assessment time. That’s around 10 – 15 hours per week.

This is an indicative guide to the time required for a typical student at this level to achieve the learning outcomes.

You can largely set your own study hours each week to cover the materials. MyAberdeen is available 24/7, so you can log in and study when it suits you.

There may be some activities scheduled at a fixed time, such as online meetings with your tutor or assessments with deadlines. But otherwise, you can access and work through the course at your convenience.

What your January 2021 term will look like

Teaching starts on 25 January 2021. You’ll have 10 weeks of teaching, followed by a three-week Spring holiday (5 – 25 April), then three final weeks of teaching.

Our first-class support structure will ensure that you aren’t alone in your studies. You’ll have contact with your tutors via email, discussion board, Skype or phone. You can use social media and discussion boards to chat with your fellow students too.

We provide a wide range of services to support you in your studies and beyond:

• Careers and Employability Service
• Disability support
• IT support
• Library support
• Student Support Service – help with finances, stress, wellbeing and non-academic issues
• Student Learning Service – study support, with advice sessions available via phone or Skype
• Aberdeen University Students’ Association (AUSA) – run by students for students
• Toolkit – clever apps and free training that can make your study life easier

Wherever you are in the world, you’ll feel part of our very special Aberdeen learning community.

Entry requirements

We welcome students from all over the world. You do not need a visa to study online with us.

See the minimum entry requirements above. If you do not have qualifications from the UK, check equivalent qualifications from your country.

English language requirements

Teaching is delivered in English.

We accept the following English language qualifications. You need to provide proof of your qualifications when you apply:

Duolingo English Test (taken from July 2019)

• 115 overall

LanguageCert International ESOL B2 Communicator (Written and Spoken)

• All skills – B2

IELTS Academic – 6.5 overall

• 5.5 for listening, reading and speaking
• 6.0 for writing

TOEFL iBT – 90 overall

• 17 for listening
• 18 for reading
• 20 for speaking
• 21 for writing
• TOEFL DI code is 0818

PTE Academic – 62 overall

• 51 for listening, reading and speaking
• 54 for writing

Cambridge English: B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency – 176 overall

• 162 for listening, reading and speaking
• 169 for writing

If you hold a degree from a UK university then evidence of proficiency in English may not be required.

For more information about language qualifications see our English Language Requirements page.

You will need access to:

A computer (PC, laptop or Mac) operating on:

• Windows 8 or later
• Mac OS 10.12 (Sierra) or later.

All our teaching materials are smartphone- and tablet-friendly. However, you’re likely to need a proper laptop or computer keyboard for completing assignments comfortably.

Reliable internet access

With reasonable download speed. We broadly estimate at least 2Mbps so that you can take part fully in live sessions.

Speakers or headphones

• A headset with built-in microphone and earphones is useful if you’re likely to study in an environment with background noise.
• A webcam may be desirable for some interactive sessions.

Software

We will give you access to Office365 applications. This means that you can use online versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and install these programs on up to five personal devices.

If your course requires any specialist software, then we’ll provide you with copies of this and a licence that lasts throughout your studies.

See our detailed IT requirements for more information.

When you study with us, you can expect a first-class support structure so that you’re never alone in your studies.

But learning online does mean you have to motivate yourself and manage your own time.

Your most important commitment to your course will be time – the time to work through, reflect on and understand your teaching materials.

Before you start a course that involves a high degree of independent study, we recommend looking at the time you will be able to devote to your course each week:

• Be realistic
• Create a weekly schedule as a guide

If you have any questions about studying online, get in touch with our friendly team. We’re here to help.

Fee payment

Your course fee needs to be paid in full before you start your course.

We accept payment via Visa Debit, Visa Credit and Mastercard.

Ways to save

You may be able to get help funding this course via:

• Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA)
• discounts – if any discounts are available for this course, they’ll appear in the section below
• employer sponsorship – we accept full and partial fee payments from sponsors.

Find out more about funding options.

Student card

All our students are entitled to a University of Aberdeen student card. This gives you access to a range of student discounts around the city and online.