Aberdeen,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc Subsea Engineering in Aberdeen United Kingdom | University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen
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Aberdeen United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
27,000
(c. USD36,249.66)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The MSc in Subsea Engineering stands out as one of the UK's premier programs in its field. This course equips engineers with specialized training, emphasizing core competencies and technical expertise currently sought after in the subsea sector.
The curriculum concentrates on essential skills and engineering principles to ready graduates for leadership positions in subsea operations.
Specifically, students develop deeper technical expertise in subsea technology development and operations—covering everything from wellheads to topside connections—while honing their ability to apply engineering fundamentals to system design and installation.
Participants will master industry-standard analysis tools, specialized software, and design standards to optimize system performance. The program also strengthens transferable skills like independent research, effective communication, technical writing, project coordination, and analytical problem-solving.
Aberdeen serves as Europe's hub for subsea operations, hosting 40% of global subsea infrastructure in the North Sea. Over forty years, the city has cultivated a concentration of industry leaders including TechnipFMC, Aker Solutions, GE Oil & Gas, Subsea 7, and Bibby Offshore, supported by an extensive network of specialized service providers.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The information below is provided as a guide only and does not guarantee entry to the University of Aberdeen.
2:1 (upper second class) UK Honours degree, or an Honours degree from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth in any branch of Engineering.
Students with a 2:1 in Applied Mathematics or Physics may also be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Those with a 2:2 Honours degree in Engineering may also be considered if they can demonstrate 3+ years of relevant Oil & Gas Industry experience.
Key subjects you must have covered: Mathematics, Stress Analysis, Strength of Materials, Dynamics, Fluids, Thermodynamics and Engineering Design.
You will be required to supply the following documentation with your application as proof you meet the entry requirements of this degree programme. If you have not yet completed your current programme of study, then you can still apply and you can provide your Degree Certificate at a later date.
CV
an up-to-date CV/Resum
Degree Certificate
a degree certificate showing your qualifications
Degree Transcript
a full transcript showing all the subjects you studied and the marks you have achieved in your degree(s) (original & official English translation)
Personal Statement
a detailed personal statement explaining your motivation for this particular programme
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
2:1 (upper second class) UK Honours degree, or an Honours degree from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth in any branch of Engineering.
Students with a 2:1 in Applied Mathematics or Physics may also be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Those with a 2:2 Honours degree in Engineering may also be considered if they can demonstrate 3+ years of relevant Oil & Gas Industry experience.
Key subjects you must have covered: Mathematics, Stress Analysis, Strength of Materials, Dynamics, Fluids, Thermodynamics and Engineering Design.
You will be required to supply the following documentation with your application as proof you meet the entry requirements of this degree programme. If you have not yet completed your current programme of study, then you can still apply and you can provide your Degree Certificate at a later date.
CV
an up-to-date CV/Resum
Degree Certificate
a degree certificate showing your qualifications
Degree Transcript
a full transcript showing all the subjects you studied and the marks you have achieved in your degree(s) (original & official English translation)
Personal Statement
a detailed personal statement explaining your motivation for this particular programme
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
Tuition
GBP
27,000