Specialise in planning subsea installations and designing subsea structures.
This online course is part of our MSc in Subsea Engineering. It gives you a detailed understanding of the techniques used in installing, inspecting and maintaining subsea systems and infrastructure.
We’ve designed this course for you as a graduate engineer working in, or keen to move into, the offshore industry.
Learn with a university ranked 7th in the UK for Civil Engineering, with direct input from subsea industry professionals and companies operating at the forefront of offshore engineering.
What will I study?
You’ll cover the design and planning of an installation, through to regular inspection and interventions.
You’ll look at the vessels used to install equipment and the principles of rig set-up and operation. You’ll examine:
- pipelines
- spool design
- the differences between J-lay, S-lay and Reel-lay
- the design of subsea architecture, including the riser and manifold
- the actual installation process, including operational and installation loads, lifting analysis and calculation.
You’ll also examine subsea well access, deep water subsea installation techniques, subsea inspection, survey techniques and understanding spatial/acoustic positioning methods and accuracy.
You’ll study different types of maintenance and repair, the rationale of using divers or diver-less intervention, and how remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs) are used in subsea inspection.
By the end of this course, you will…
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Have a detailed understanding of the techniques used for installation, inspection, and maintenance of subsea systems, including seabed hardware, pipelines, risers and principal components.
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Understand the implications of such techniques for the design of subsea components and systems.
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Have a broad awareness of techniques used throughout offshore operations, giving you an appreciation and understanding of system limitations and appropriate applications for different subsea environments.
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Be equipped to successfully plan subsea installations and design subsea structures.
Why study Subsea Engineering online with the University of Aberdeen?
Unique expertise
A founding member of the Global Subsea Universities Alliance, we’re at the forefront of teaching and professional training for ambitious engineers throughout the global oil and gas industry.
Industry insight
Benefit from our close working relationships with major companies and entrepreneurs, and learn directly from industry professionals and academics collaborating with industry on cutting-edge research.
Top 7 in the UK
We’re ranked 7th best university in the UK to study Civil Engineering by The Times Good University Guide 2020.
How will I study?
This course is delivered part-time, 100% online. You can study with us anywhere in the world and manage your study hours to suit you.
Part of our MSc in Subsea Engineering, this course is taught at Masters level.
Online learning
Your teaching is delivered through MyAberdeen, our online Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). It holds all the materials, tools and support you’ll need in your studies. Take a look around MyAberdeen.
You can access your learning materials on computer, smartphone and laptop, 24 hours a day. You’ll find a range of resources at your fingertips, including:
- online lectures and tutorials
- reading materials
- discussion boards with your colleagues and tutors
- the online resources of our award-winning Sir Duncan Rice Library.
Your tutors
You’ll learn from tutors experienced at high levels of industry and major companies operating in the subsea and offshore sector.
Industry input
You’ll also benefit from the direct input of an Industry Advisory Board. It constantly reviews your course content, ensuring that you gain the latest industry knowledge and are up to speed with emerging trends, technologies and career opportunities.
Assessment
This course is assessed entirely online via:
- three projects (worth 30%, 25% and 25% of your final mark)
- one online test (20% of your final mark).
Your course coordinator
Professor Ekaterina Pavlovskaia
From the Russian Academy of Science, via the Ford Motor Company in the US, Ekaterina is now our Dean of Postgraduate Taught Studies for Engineering. She’s a founding member of the Centre for Applied Dynamic Research.
View Ekaterina’s profileWhere will this take me?
Towards a Masters
You’ll earn 15 credits at Masters level (SCQF Level 11) with this course. You can use these credits towards further study, including our:
- Accredited by The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST), the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Energy Institute.
- Prepares you to make an immediate impact in your chosen career in the subsea industry.
- Available to study online or on campus.
Build your learning
We offer a range of specialist online Engineering courses you can use to build your skills.
Many carry credits you can build up into postgraduate qualifications, including Masters degrees:
Careers
This course is designed to help you, as a practising engineer, move into roles with subsea companies. Studying this credit-bearing course can advance your career or help you fulfil a chartered engineering application.
Your employer or professional institute may recognise this course for Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Talk to your employer or institute to find out more.
Free careers advice
We’ll help you explore your career potential and connect with job opportunities around the world.
You can access our free careers service while you study.
From interview training to CV clinics, we’re here with tailored, impartial and professional advice.
Applicants for this course are expected to hold a relevant degree. However, alternative/lower qualifications, combined with an appropriate level of relevant experience, may also be considered for entry.
For this course, you’ll apply through our Applicant Portal. It allows you to upload relevant qualifications and documents. Our admissions team will then review these and get back to you. Read How to apply through our Applicant Portal for all you need to know.
You need to apply by the course start date to ensure you are enrolled in time.
