Decommissioning, MSc

Program Overview

The MSc in Decommissioning of Offshore Installations at the University of Aberdeen provides specialized knowledge and skills in the decommissioning process of offshore structures and subsea systems. The program combines coursework, a group project, and an individual project, preparing graduates for careers in the growing field of decommissioning. The program is designed for students with backgrounds in engineering, business, law, or environmental science and is also available for online study.

Program Outline

Outline:

Stage 1

Compulsory Courses

• Offshore Structures and Subsea Systems (EG50R1)
• Well Plugging and Abandonment (EG50R2)
• Decommissioning of Offshore Installations: Regulatory Aspects (LS502H)
• Petroleum Economics and Project Evaluation (EC5005)

Stage 2

Compulsory Courses

• Marine Environmental Impact Assessment (ZO5516)
• Group Project in Comparative Assessment (EG55R3)
• Process Shut Down, Structural Decommissioning & Disposal (EG55R1)

Optional Courses

• Decommissioning of Offshore Installations: Commercial Aspects (LS552J)
• Engineering Risk and Reliability Analysis (EG55P6)

Stage 3

MSc individual project

Compulsory Courses

• MSc Individual Project (EG59F1)

Assessment:

Assessed by a combination of coursework and written examination. In addition MSc candidates must submit a dissertation on their individual project, and may be required to undergo an oral examination. The online learning coursework is submitted to the course tutor through the website and marks and comments will be sent back, also via the web. The NDC works in partnership with companies to develop and deploy technology that delivers cost-effective net-zero decommissioning.

Careers:

There are significant opportunities in key regions around the globe where skills and knowledge of the decommissioning process are going to be a huge advantage. Current figures indicate that the UK will have a major shortage of workers skilled in these activities unless there is a significant increase in production of engineering and technical graduates from schools, colleges and universities as well as sustained retention of experienced workers within the industry.

Other:

• The program is designed for students with a background in engineering, business, law, or environmental science.
• The program is also available to study online.
• The University of Aberdeen is home to the National Decommissioning Centre.

EU / International students: £27,000 UK: £11,100