Masters Degrees (Pipeline Engineering)

This course teaches you the essential skills required to become a practicing pipeline engineer. The oil and gas industry help to specify the curriculum so we meet their requirements in high-pressure offshore and onshore pipelines.

You will gain:
-An understanding of the key steps in a pipeline's lifecycle: design, construction, installation, asset management, maintenance and dismantling
-Experience from specialists in pipeline operation
-The ability to develop a thesis through selection of appropriate experimental, computer simulation or data analysis procedures
-Skills in identifying, designing and applying laboratory tests to solve pipeline engineering problems
-Knowledge in applying appropriate mathematical models in the simulation of pipeline engineering problems

Teaching consists of lectures, practical sessions, seminars and personal supervision covering a variety of topics in pipeline engineering. The degree is taught using a mix of academic staff from the School of Marine Science and Technology as well as visiting lecturers and experts from industry.

You will choose an individual dissertation project. This may be a critical review and/or computational or experimental project using our world leading testing facilities. You also benefit from participating in projects sponsored directly by industry partners whenever they are available.

Accreditation

Our course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) and the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) on behalf of the Engineering Council. This means that you are automatically recognised as satisfying the educational requirements leading to Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.

The Royal Institution of Naval Architects is an internationally renowned professional institution whose members are involved at all levels in the design, construction, maintenance and operation of marine vessels and structures. Members of RINA are widely represented in industry, universities and colleges, and maritime organisations in over 90 countries.

IMarEST is the first Institute to bring together marine engineers, scientists and technologists into one international multi-disciplinary professional body.

Our accreditations give you an additional benchmark of quality to your degree, making you more attractive to graduate employers. It can also open the door to higher-level jobs, most of which require Chartered Engineer status.

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Subsea pipelines are both key to field development and the transportation of oil and gas. It is also a key global industry. The Offshore and Ocean Technology with Pipeline Engineering MSc course focuses on the skills required to understand the materials, installation and maintenance issues associated with this important infrastructure. This programme is suitable for engineering and science graduates keen to pursue careers within the offshore sector; or graduates currently working in the offshore and ocean-related industries keen to extend their qualifications; or individuals with other qualifications who possess considerable relevant experience.

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Why this course?

As oil is required to be extracted in deeper and rougher seas, new demands continue to be imposed on design development as well as new installation and inspection techniques.

This course is for graduates in naval architecture, offshore engineering, mechanical engineering and related disciplines who want to gain advanced knowledge of subsea systems, designs and installation. This includes systems and equipment such as:
- pipelines
- wellheads
- drilling rigs
- riser & mooring systems

See the website https://www.strath.ac.uk/courses/postgraduatetaught/subseapipelineengineering/

You’ll study

Your course will be made up of three components:
- Instructional modules
- Group project
- Individual project (MSc only)

- Group project
You’ll be part of a group of three to five people in ‘consultant teams’ for 10 weeks addressing a practical engineering problem. You’ll then have the opportunity to present the report to a panel of industrial experts.
This project will enhance your team working and communication skills. It also provides valuable access to industrial contacts.
It will give you a good understanding of all aspects of research work. In addition, the technological study must be accompanied by survey of the relevance and applicability of the findings to the maritime industries at large.
You'll learn efficient ways to gather information, to distribute workload and to delegate amongst the group, to analyse their results and to appreciate the broader implications of the whole project. In-depth technological studies will be accompanied by increasingly important competence in managerial skills, quality assurance and a sound appreciation of the economic, political, social and environmental issues crucial to professional success.

- Individual project (MSc only)
MSc students will take on an individual dissertation on a topic of their own interest. The aim of the individual project is to develop your research skills and to combine many of aspects learned from other modules within a specific topic. This will be achieved by you carrying out work into a particular topic relating to your chosen theme and preparing a dissertation.

Facilities

We have excellent teaching facilities including:
- Catalina - our departmental racing yacht
- Kelvin Hydrodynamics Lab - the largest ship-model experiment tank in any UK university
- Towing/wave tank exclusively for teaching purposes
- Marine engine laboratory
- Hydrogen fuel cell laboratory
- Cutting-edge computer facilities
- Industry standard software

Teaching staff

You’re taught by dedicated staff with diverse expertise and research activities.

Accreditation

All of our degree programmes are and will be (2014) professionally accredited by the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) and The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology, (IMarEST) on behalf of the UK Engineering Council.

Student competitions

The department of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering (NAOME) supports and promotes students in various competitions and awards, from cash bursaries for top performing students to the highest of awards from international organisations.

In recent years students from NAOME have been triumphant in the following high profile competitions:
- Science, Engineering & Technology Student of the Year (SET Awards)
- Best Maritime Technology Student (SET Awards)
- Double winner of BP’s Ultimate Field Trip Competition
- Strathclyder of the Year

Pre-Masters preparation course

The Pre-Masters Programme is a preparation course for international students (non EU/UK) who do not meet the entry requirements for a Masters degree at University of Strathclyde. The Pre-Masters programme provides progression to a number of degree options.

To find out more about the courses and opportunities on offer visit isc.strath.ac.uk or call today on +44 (0) 1273 339333 and discuss your education future. You can also complete the online application form. To ask a question please fill in the enquiry form and talk to one of our multi-lingual Student Enrolment Advisers today.

Learning & teaching

There are two teaching periods (semesters) of 12 weeks each. Some of the second semester subjects are taught over eight weeks. This is so that you can devote as much time as possible to your individual project work.

Course modules are delivered in form of formal lectures supported with tutorials and laboratory experiment.

You’re required to attend an induction prior to the start of the course.

- Guest lectures
During term time, we arrange weekly seminars in which leaders and pioneers of the maritime, oil and gas and marine renewables industries visit the department and present to students. This is a great way of supplementing your education with the latest developments and gaining industry contacts for your future career.
Industrial visits are also made to a variety of companies.

Assessment

There are two types of method for module assessment. One is course work assessment only, the other is examination assessment. For examined modules the final assessment mark consists of 30 to 40% course work and 60 to 70% examination.

Careers

Offshore hydrocarbon activities are moving into area of water depths exceeding 2000m. Subsea drilling, production and control systems are becoming much more important. Therefore, subsea engineers are in great demand world-wide.

- Where are they now?
100% of graduates are in work or further study**

**Based on the results of the national Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey (2010/11 and 2011/12).

Find information on Scholarships here http://www.strath.ac.uk/search/scholarships/index.jsp

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WHAT YOU WILL GAIN:

- Skills and know-how in the latest technologies in mechanical engineering
- Hard hitting know-how in pumps, compressors, piping, seals and machinery safety
- Guidance from experts in the field of mechanical engineering technology
- Networking contacts in the industry
- Improved career prospects and income
- A world recognized EIT Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Next intake is scheduled for October 02, 2017. Applications now open; places are limited.

There are limited places in all of our courses to ensure great interaction can be achieved between the presenters and the students.

Contact us now to receive help from experienced Course Advisors!

INTRODUCTION

Whilst there is probably not a serious shortage of theoretically oriented practitioners in mechanical engineering, there is a shortage of highly skilled practically oriented mechanical technologists and engineers in the world today, due to the new technologies only recently becoming a key component of all modern plants, factories and offices. The critical shortage of experts in the area has been accentuated by retirement, restructuring and rapid growth in new industries and technologies. This is regardless of the recession in many countries.

Many businesses throughout the world comment on the difficulty in finding experienced mechanical engineers and technologists despite paying outstanding salaries. For example, about two years ago a need developed for mechanical technologists and engineers in building process plants. The interface from the traditional SCADA and industrial automation system to the web and to mechanical equipment has also created a new need for expertise in these areas. Specialists in these areas are few and far between.

The aim of this 18 month e-learning program is to provide you with core skills in working with mechanical engineering technology and systems and to take advantage of the growing need by industry here.

The five threads running through this program are:

- Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering Technologies
- Applications of Mechanical Engineering Technologies
- Energy Systems
- Industrial Automation
- Management

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

- Plant operations and maintenance personnel
- Design engineers
- Process technicians, technologists and engineers
- Process control engineers and supervisors
- Mechanical technicians, technologists and engineers
- Mechanical equipment sales engineers
- Pump and mechanical equipment operators
- Contract and asset managers

COURSE STRUCTURE

The course is composed of 21 modules, which cover 5 main threads, to provide you with maximum practical coverage in the field of Mechanical Engineering Technology:

FUNDAMENTALS OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering
Structural Mechanics
Mechanical Drive Systems
A C Electrical Motors and Drives
Rotating Equipment Balancing, Alignment and Condition Monitoring
Hydraulics
Pneumatics
Lubrication Engineering

APPLICATIONS OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning
Process Plant Layout and Piping Design
Pipeline Systems
Pumps and Compressors
Mechanical Seals
Safe Lifting
Machinery Safety

ENERGY SYSTEMS

Energy Efficiency
Renewable Energy Systems

INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION

Industrial Automation
Measurement and Control Systems
Management of Hazardous Areas

MANAGEMENT

Project Management

COURSE FEES

What are the fees for my country?

The Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) provides distance education to students located almost anywhere in the world – it is one of the very few truly global training institutes. Course fees are paid in a currency that is determined by the student’s location. A full list of fees in a currency appropriate for every country would be complex to navigate and, with today’s exchange rate fluctuations, difficult to maintain. Instead we aim to give you a rapid response regarding fees that is customised to your individual circumstances.

We understand that cost is a major consideration before a student commences study. For a rapid reply to your enquiry regarding courses fees and payment options, please enquire via the below button and we will respond within 2 business days.

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The Masters in Subsea Engineering is aimed at engineers who already have some relevant offshore oil and gas experience and high calibre graduates who wish to enhance their employability in the subsea industry.

A broad range of topics are covered including well engineering and topside processing facilities as well as the core areas of subsea engineering including: subsea systems, subsea control, pipelines & risers, corrosion and subsea reliability. Current and emerging technologies and their design limitations as applied to deepwater, long tie-back and HP/HT wells are also covered.

This subsea engineering course has been developed and is supported by experienced oil and gas industry professionals using current standards and fundamental engineering practices.

Visit the website https://www.rgu.ac.uk/engineering/engineering-study-options/postgraduate/subsea-engineering

Modules

Each module comprises up to 52 hours of lectures and tutorials. Significant additional private study is expected during each module.

•The Oceans, Operability and Humans in the Ocean
•Wells
•Facilities
•Subsea Systems

Exit Award: PG Cert Subsea Engineering

•Subsea Reliability and Intervention
•Subsea Pipeline and Riser Design
•Materials and Corrosion Science
•Control and Telemetry Systems

Exit Award: PG Dip Subsea Engineering

•Individual Project Report

Award: MSc Subsea Engineering

Placements and accreditation

Course accredited by the Energy Institute

How to apply

To find out how to apply, use the following link: http://www.rgu.ac.uk/applyonline

Funding

For information on funding, including loans, scholarships and Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) please click the following link: http://www.rgu.ac.uk/future-students/finance-and-scholarships/financial-support/uk-students/postgraduate-students/postgraduate-students/

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The MSc portfolio within our Energy & Power programme has recently been reviewed. This is to ensure that our courses are attractive to prospective students and to make sure that the courses titles and student learning outcomes are relevant to future employers. As a result of the review we are launching new course titles, reorganising and renaming some courses and withdrawing others.

As part of this review, the decision has been taken to remove Gas Energy from our portfolio for 2017/18 registration. We are confident that we can offer a suitable and exciting replacement and believe that the Offshore Pipeline Engineering MSc or Geothermal Engineering MSc is most closely aligned to this course. Below are the available MSc’s in our Energy & Power programme:

Advanced Mechanical Engineering
Design of Rotating Machines
Energy Systems & Thermal Processes
Flow Assurance for Oil & Gas Production
Process Systems Engineering
Energy from Waste
Offshore Materials Engineering
Offshore Pipeline Engineering
Offshore Risk Management
Offshore Subsea Engineering
Renewable Energy Engineering
Renewable Energy Technology
Offshore Renewable Energy
Geothermal Engineering.

Alternatively if you would like to discuss your options further please email [email protected]

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Pipeline Integrity Management is a corporate validated award offered by Northumbria University in partnership with Penspen Ltd. as a Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert), a Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) and a Masters (MSc).

Each award must be studied in sequence; therefore all modules shown in the PG Cert and PG Dip must be completed before the Masters Project may be studied. For more information on the PGCert and PGDip portions of this course, please view the relevant hyperlinks below:
PGCert - https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/study-at-northumbria/courses/pipeline-integrity-management-dtpimp6/

PGDip - https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/study-at-northumbria/courses/pipeline-integrity-management-dtppip6/

Oil and gas are the world’s major sources of primary energy, and 3,500,000 km of large diameter, high pressure pipelines transport most of these hydrocarbons around the world. The pipelines carry vast quantities of energy and represent big business; for example, a large pipeline transporting 1,000,000 barrels of oil per day, with oil priced at $US100/barrel, will deliver $US36.5 billion of oil each year!

Many of these pipelines are ageing – they are typically over 30 years old - but are required to operate for many more decades to meet increasing demand, and as new sources of oil and gas are discovered. Hence, their ‘integrity’ (safety and security of supply) is a major challenge for their operators. Pipelines have an excellent safety record, but failures do occur, sometimes with tragic consequences.

There is a shortage of skilled pipeline engineers in the world today, together with an increasing need, as the pipelines continue to age, for pipeline engineers with specific skills in pipeline integrity. This distance learning course enables students to understand and apply the theory and practice of pipeline integrity engineering in a work-based environment. The course aims to produce highly skilled and professional graduates in key aspects of pipeline integrity - in particular ensuring the continued safety of ageing pipelines.

This is the first course of its kind and a market-leader, its development primarily driven by the skills-crisis within the industry. The masters typically takes 36 months to complete (PG Dip + 12 months) and is available with January and September starts. It is achieved after completing a total of 180 credits (the PG Dip 120 credits in Integrity Assessments, Land Pipeline Engineering, Pipelines and Geohazards, Pipelines Risk and Materials Technology, plus a further 60 credits from the MSc Project).

On completion of the course, students will have relevant skills in dealing with the special problems facing pipelines: assessing pipeline damage, assessing risk, and corrosion problems, as well as general knowledge in pipeline engineering. The course presents a holistic view of pipeline integrity, which ensures students understand the history, theory, and foundations of the technologies they will use.

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Our Offshore Engineering MSc provides you with the specialist education necessary to enter the offshore engineering industry. You will specialise in the design, dynamic and strength analysis of fixed and floating offshore oil and gas platforms. You will also study subsea systems, including marine systems to produce renewable energy.

Teaching consists of lectures, practical sessions, seminars and personal supervision covering a variety of topics in offshore engineering. You also choose an individual dissertation project. This may be theoretical, experimental or the development of a simulation model of hydrodynamics and/or structural strength of offshore systems. Research strengths include:
-Hydrodynamics of deepwater offshore structures
-Pipeline and subsea systems
-Structural analysis of offshore structures
-Dynamics of mooring and marine riser systems

You will also benefit from participating in projects sponsored directly by industry partners whenever they are available.

Delivery

Seven taught modules worth 100 credits are delivered through semester one and/or two. A dissertation research project, worth 80 credits, is undertaken across the three semesters.

The course is also available with a preliminary year if you do not meet the entry criteria for the one-year MSc course.

Accreditation

Our course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) and the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) on behalf of the Engineering Council. This means that you are automatically recognised as satisfying the educational requirements leading to Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.

The Royal Institution of Naval Architects is an internationally renowned professional institution whose members are involved at all levels in the design, construction, maintenance and operation of marine vessels and structures. Members of RINA are widely represented in industry, universities and colleges, and maritime organisations in over 90 countries.

IMarEST is the first Institute to bring together marine engineers, scientists and technologists into one international multi-disciplinary professional body.

Our accreditations give you an additional benchmark of quality to your degree, making you more attractive to graduate employers. It can also open the door to higher-level jobs, most of which require Chartered Engineer status.

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The internationally recognised Camborne School of Mines offers a Mining Professional Programme, comprising of a suite of courses for international mining staff giving an insight into every part of the mining business.

You will start by getting a flexible, industry-relevant immersion into the mining value chain and this can be followed by more detailed study of Mining Engineering: an integrated postgraduate programme delivered by mining experts and aligned with industry needs.

This is the future of mining education; industry aligned courses, learning while you work, forming interdisciplinary industry wide professional networks and exposure to diverse international mining practices.

Open to experienced mining industry staff; even without degrees but with appropriate experience, the course opens up the entire mining value chain, from finance, mineral deposit geology and exploration through mining and mineral processing methods to environmental & social impacts and mine closure.

[[Course aims ]]
The overall aim is to equip students with the business knowledge of the entire mining pipeline and the technical knowledge to support career progression in the area of mining operations. Students will gain interdisciplinary mine-site problem solving, and critical industry insight.

The programme is suitable for mining, engineering and geology graduates currently employed in the minerals industry, and other commercial and technical mining staff with suitable experience. The course cohort will ideally comprise those with widely differing roles across the mining industry. The blended learning approach allows these industry staff to undertake accredited educational studies while maintaining their industry work roles.

In addition to gaining the headline qualification, the programme will also deliver the following unique benefits:

• The course is particularly designed for those currently working in industry
• Establishing networks with industry professionals and across specialisms
• Opportunity to view world class mines during the mine study tour
• A value chain view of the mining industry
• Industry focused using real world case studies and examples
• Involves both technical and professional skills development

Diverse course delivery methods and assessment types are utilized to develop well-rounded Mining Professionals with broad industry knowledge.

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This Marine Technology course is for maritime professionals working full time in Singapore. Our dynamic course responds to the challenges and demands of the global maritime sector.

This course develops technical and managerial techniques essential to the global maritime sector. You will study key topics including:
-Advanced marine engineering design
-Marine project management
-Marine systems identification, modelling and control
-Regulatory framework for the marine industry
-Surveying ships and offshore installations
-Advanced subsea and pipeline engineering
-Advanced marine design
-Advanced offshore technology
-Advanced hydrodynamics
-Mooring riser and drilling system

Delivery

This course involves a mixture of distance learning and week-long intensive schools delivered in Singapore.

Each taught module consists of 100 notional study hours. 35 hours are at the intensive school. You will need to read and complete course work during your non-intensive study. Each module takes two months and you will undertake a five taught modules per year.

Pre-school materials are provided for you to review what will be taught and so that you get the most out of the intensive school. The pre-school materials are made available four weeks prior to the intensive school.

Each one week intensive school runs from Saturday to Saturday:
-Saturday 14:00 to 18:00
-Sunday 10:00 to 18:00
-Monday to Friday 18:30 to 21:30
-Saturday 14:00 to 18:00

A typical school includes:
-Lectures
-Case studies
-Tutorials
-Presentations
-Discussions
-Visits

You will sit an examination during this intensive teaching week. It is worth 60% of the module mark.

Post-school materials include an assignment worth 40% of the module mark. You will submit this four weeks after the school. This consolidates your learning on a module. You must achieve a mark of 50% or more to pass.

Accreditation

Our course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) and the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) on behalf of the Engineering Council. On graduation you will have satisfied the educational requirements leading to Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.

The RINA is an internationally renowned professional institution. Members work in all levels of design, construction, maintenance and operation of marine vessels and structures. Members of RINA span over 90 countries. They include industry, universities and colleges and maritime organisations.

IMarEST brings together marine engineers, scientists and technologists into one international multi-disciplinary professional body.

Our accreditations give you a benchmark of quality to your degree. They make you more attractive to graduate employers. It can also open the door to higher-level jobs that need CEng status.

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The MSc portfolio within our Energy & Power programme has recently been reviewed. This is to ensure that our courses are attractive to prospective students and to make sure that the courses titles and student learning outcomes are relevant to future employers. As a result of the review we are launching new course titles, reorganising and renaming some courses and withdrawing others.

As part of this review, the decision has been taken to remove Carbon Capture and Storage from our portfolio for 2017/18 registration. We are confident that we can offer a suitable and exciting replacement and believe that the Advanced Chemical Engineering MSc is most closely aligned to this course. Below are the available MSc’s in our Energy & Power programme:

Advanced Mechanical Engineering
Design of Rotating Machines
Energy Systems & Thermal Processes
Flow Assurance for Oil & Gas Production
Process Systems Engineering
Energy from Waste
Offshore Materials Engineering
Offshore Pipeline Engineering
Offshore Risk Management
Offshore Subsea Engineering
Renewable Energy Engineering
Renewable Energy Technology
Offshore Renewable Energy
Geothermal Engineering.

Alternatively if you would like to discuss your options further please email [email protected]

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The MSc portfolio within our Energy & Power programme has recently been reviewed. This is to ensure that our courses are attractive to prospective students and to make sure that the courses titles and student learning outcomes are relevant to future employers. As a result of the review we are launching new course titles, reorganising and renaming some courses and withdrawing others.

As part of this review, the decision has been taken to remove Energy Supply for low Carbon Futures from our portfolio for 2017/18 registration. We are confident that we can offer a suitable and exciting replacement and believe that the Renewable Energy Technology MSc is most closely aligned to this course. Below are the available MSc’s in our Energy & Power programme:

Advanced Mechanical Engineering
Design of Rotating Machines
Energy Systems & Thermal Processes
Flow Assurance for Oil & Gas Production
Process Systems Engineering
Energy from Waste
Offshore Materials Engineering
Offshore Pipeline Engineering
Offshore Risk Management
Offshore Subsea Engineering
Renewable Energy Engineering
Renewable Energy Technology
Offshore Renewable Energy
Geothermal Engineering.

Alternatively if you would like to discuss your options further please email [email protected]

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The MSc portfolio within our Energy & Power programme has recently been reviewed. This is to ensure that our courses are attractive to prospective students and to make sure that the courses titles and student learning outcomes are relevant to future employers. As a result of the review we are launching new course titles, reorganising and renaming some courses and withdrawing others.

As part of this review, the decision has been taken to remove Materials for Energy Systems from our portfolio for 2017/18 registration. We are confident that we can offer a suitable and exciting replacement and believe that the Offshore Materials Engineering MSc is most closely aligned to this course. Below are the available MSc’s in our Energy & Power programme:

Advanced Mechanical Engineering
Design of Rotating Machines
Energy Systems & Thermal Processes
Flow Assurance for Oil & Gas Production
Process Systems Engineering
Energy from Waste
Offshore Materials Engineering
Offshore Pipeline Engineering
Offshore Risk Management
Offshore Subsea Engineering
Renewable Energy Engineering
Renewable Energy Technology
Offshore Renewable Energy
Geothermal Engineering.

Alternatively if you would like to discuss your options further please email [email protected]

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Overview

Oil and gas remains one of our major energy resources and the recovery of these resources is increasingly important, just as it was in the last century. What has changed with time is the need to recover more of the reservoir, operating in harsher environments both physically and economically. Equally there are challenges due to changes in knowledge and the relative lack of experience from engineers in the market. Traditionally in the UK, the vast majority of engineers entering the industry do so through two routes; first as facilities or surface engineers - chemical and process, mechanical and electrical engineering working on the processing systems to stabilise fluid from the reservoir. The second route is through the petroleum engineering or sub-surface engineering route which sees engineers develop knowledge and skills necessary to locate, drill and extract oil and gas reserves.

This programme (See http://www.postgraduate.hw.ac.uk/prog/msc-oilandgas-technology/ ) was been designed with the help of the industry to provide a cross over between surface and sub-surface engineering functions with the intent that future oil and gas operations can be better optimised to enhance recovery of the reserves. In order to maximise recovery, surface engineers in an operating company must communicate effectively with the reservoir and production engineers within their own company as well as develop relationships with and assess the work of contractors and vendors when designing and constructing facilities. Therefore, surface engineers need to be competent not only in the areas of process design, pipeline engineering, but also be familiar with reservoir engineering, production technology and a variety of other engineering and management subjects, such as safety and control, management of projects, economics and planning, etc.

The programme contains 8 taught courses covering key topics in surface and sub-surface engineering. Two projects towards the end of the programme provide opportunities for participants to demonstrate their knowledge in the design of a surface facility, and to study a specific topic of interest.

Scholarships available

We have a number of fully funded Scottish Funding Council (SFC) scholarships available for students resident in Scotland applying for Oil and Gas Technology. Find out more about this scholarship and how to apply http://www.hw.ac.uk/student-life/scholarships/postgraduate-funded-places.htm .

Programme content

For the MSc and PGDip degrees, students are required to take eight taught courses. MSc students then complete the programme by undertaking two 30 credit projects.

Find more information on programme content here http://www.postgraduate.hw.ac.uk/prog/msc-oilandgas-technology/

English language requirements

If you are not from a UKBA recognised English speaking country, we will need to see evidence of your English language ability. If your first degree was taught in English a letter from them confirming this will be sufficient. Otherwise the minimum requirement for English language is IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill.

The University offers a range English language courses (See http://www.hw.ac.uk/study/english.htm ) to help you meet the English language requirement prior to starting your masters programme:
- 14 weeks English (for IELTS of 5.5 with no more than one skill at 4.5);
- 10 weeks English (for IELTS of 5.5 with minimum of 5.0 in all skills);
- 6 weeks English (for IELTS 5.5 with minimum of 5.5 in reading & writing and minimum of 5.0 in speaking & listening)
- 3 weeks English refreshers course (for students who meet the English condition for the MSc but wish to refresh their English skills prior to starting).

Find information on Fees and Scholarships here http://www.postgraduate.hw.ac.uk/prog/msc-oilandgas-technology/

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This course aims to equip graduates with the skills and competencies required to generate and commercialise innovations to ensure their successful adoption in the Oil and Gas sector, which is a recognised area of skills development by the Oil and Gas Industry

The programme will be run as a collaboration between a set of Scottish Universities that are University of Aberdeen (Lead), RGU, Strathclyde, Heriot-Watt, St Andrews and Glasgow Caledonian.

Visit the website: http://www.rgu.ac.uk/engineering/study-options/postgraduate/oil-and-gas-innovation-masters

Course detail

In addition to classes at their own institution, all students will be expected to attend modules in both the University of Aberdeen and the University of Strathclyde. Therefore this MSc offers a unique opportunity for students to benefit from the expertise of a number of institutions that specialise in oil and gas. Travel assistance will be provided.

In stage 1, 30 credits of this degree will be delivered by other participating universities: University of Aberdeen and University of Strathclyde

Stage 1 - PgCert

• Induction (University of Aberdeen): 0 credits
• Commercialising Innovation (University of Aberdeen): 15 credits
• Business Essentials for Innovators (University of Strathclyde): 10 credits
• Product Development (University of Strathclyde): 5 credits
• Project Development (Robert Gordon University): 0 credits
• Developing Research: Principles and Practice (Project Scoping) (Robert Gordon University): 30 credits

Total Stage 1: 60 credits

Stage 2 - MSc

• Thesis (Project) (Robert Gordon University): 120 credits

Total Stage 2: 120 credits

Format

In stage 1, 30 credits of this degree will be delivered by other participating universities, so students are likely to be off campus for this (this will be taught using intensive teaching).

Modules will be delivered by a mix of face to face teaching or via Distance Learning.

Placements and accreditation

It is the intention that the Project in Oil and Gas Innovation be conducted in, or in collaboration with, industry.

Careers

This course provides the knowledge required for a range of professional careers within the oil and gas industry both in domestic and international markets. Successful students develop diverse and rewarding careers in the extremely exciting and challenging fields of offshore oil and gas sector including exploration, on-shore and off-shore engineering, subsea engineering, pipeline engineering and risk/safety/operations management in oil and gas sector.

How to apply

To find out how to apply, use the following link: http://www.rgu.ac.uk/applyonline

Funding

For information on funding, including loans, scholarships and Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) please click the following link: http://www.rgu.ac.uk/future-students/finance-and-scholarships/financial-support/uk-students/postgraduate-students/postgraduate-students/

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