Offshore and Ocean Technology with Pipeline Engineering MSc

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  Course Description:

  
  

  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. 

  
  

  Start Months:

  
  

  Full-time: October. Part-time: throughout the year.

  
  

  Entry Requirements:

  
  

  A first or second class UK Honours degree (or equivalent) ideally in a related subject. Other recognised professional qualifications or several years relevant industrial experience may be accepted as equivalent; subject to approval by the Course Director. For further and specific information please visit the course page. 

   

  Duration:

  
  

  Full-time MSc - one year, Part-time MSc - up to three years, Full-time PgCert - one year, Part-time PgCert - two years, Full-time PgDip - one year, Part-time PgDip - two years

  
  

  Course format:

  • Taught
  • MSc/PgCert/PgDip

  Who is it for?:

  
  

  The course comprises eight one-week assessed modules, a group project, and an individual thesis project. Students undertaking the Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) complete the eight modules and the group project. Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) students are required to complete six of the eight modules.

  
  

  This course ensures that graduates are armed with the skills required to understand the materials, installation and maintenance issues associated with these important infrastructures.

   

  Why this course?:

  
  

  Providing a stable, secure and financially viable energy supply is a fundamental issue impacting our homes and workplaces. Cranfield’s expertise relates to all the potential solutions; from our ongoing relationship with oil and gas, to our developing reliance on renewable energy from the world around us.

  
  

  Informed by Industry:

  
  

  Our courses are designed to meet the training needs of industry and have a strong input from experts in their sector.
  

  
  

  Your teaching team:

  
  

  You will be taught by experts from the Offshore Technology Group, staff from other academic departments and industrial representatives.

  
  

  Your career:

  
  

  Successful students develop diverse and rewarding careers in the extremely exciting and challenging fields of offshore oil and gas exploration, underwater engineering, pipeline engineering, risk management in offshore and marine operations, and the emerging offshore renewable energy industry. The international nature of such activities means that career opportunities are not restricted to the domestic market; Cranfield graduates develop careers around the world.

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