Newcastle University

MSc Subsea Engineering & Management and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Modules

The MSc in Subsea Engineering and Management is an industrially relevant programme designed for engineers wanting to increase their skills and knowledge of subsea engineering to masters' level. It has been developed in conjunction with firms in the subsea industry and comprises multi-disciplinary teaching, site visits, industrially based projects and visiting industrial lecturers to enhance the relevance and effectiveness of the course.

We are pleased to announce that this programme is undergoing accreditation with several major institutions. We hope to have confirmation of accreditation shortly.

This course is relevant to you if you are:

• a new engineering graduate wanting to specialise in this challenging area of engineering
• Working in the subsea industry and want to increase your skills and knowledge to receive a masters level qualification
• Working in another engineering industry or sector and want to make the transition to subsea engineering
• Wanting to study selected areas of subsea engineering or management in more depth for CPD (Continuing Professional Development)

MSc Programme Description

The programme can be studied full time (1 year) or part-time (normally over 2-3 years but can be up to 5 years). Modules are run as 'intensive schools' of a week duration (although some schools will be longer to reflect the credit value of that module). These taught modules make up 120 credits of the course with the research dissertation accounting for the remaining 60 credits. The research project is supported by an academic supervisor and may be conducted with an industrial partner, including the student's own employer.

Continuing Professional Development

Most of the MSc modules are available for CPD study. Once you have registered for one module, it will be possible, through credit accumulation, to take further modules until you have enough for a postgraduate qualification.The modules marked with a * are not currently available for CPD study.

MSc Modules

• Fundamentals of Subsea Engineering (20 credits)
• Design & Manufacture of Pipelines, Umbilicals and Risers (10 credits)
• Materials and Corrosion Aspects of Subsea Engineering (10 credits)
• Subsea Control and Communication Systems (10 credits)
• Advanced Operations Management (20 credits)*
• Deepwater Pipeline Design (10 credits)
• Subsea Project Management Application (10 credits)
• Subsea Surveying, Positioning & Installation (10 credits)
• Reliability & Integrity Management of Subsea Systems (10 credits)
• Dynamics of Subsea Installation (10 credits)
• Subsea Engineering and Management Project (60 credits)*

Fees for academic year 2010/11

UK/EU: full time £4,820 part time £2,410
International: full time £14,265

Entry Requirements

You should have a good honours degree (usually an upper second class) in an appropriate engineering subject, or an equivalent qualification with relevant work experience.

If English is not your first language then we require an English language qualification such as IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90 (internet based) or 577 (paper based). The INTO Newcastle University Language Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet your English language requirements.

Where to Apply

You can apply for the MSc by going to the Postgraduate Prospectus and following the link to the online application portal.

For CPD, please contact the Postgraduate School Office on the telephone number or E-mail address provided below.

If you have any queries or want to discuss this course further then please contact us at marine@ncl.ac.uk

Or:

Postgraduate School Office
School of Marine Science and Technology
Newcastle University
Room 466
4th Floor
Ridley Building 2
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU

Tel: 00 44 (0)191 2226661
Fax: 00 44 (0)191 2227891