Newcastle University

Marine Technology

Subsea Engineering and Management MSc; Continuing Professional Development (CPD) modules 

12 months full time; 24-36 months part time

Fees

Fees per academic year 2012-13

UK/EU: full time £6,000 part time £3,000
International: full time £14,820 part time fees

Please contact us for details of fees for CPD modules.
Please refer to our Tuition Fees section for information about changes to fees and fee discounts.

Aims

Subsea engineering plays a vital role in the exploitation of oil and gas resources. This programme has been developed in conjunction with firms in the industry and is designed for both experienced and recently graduated engineers who want to develop their subsea knowledge. Modules are delivered in short ‘intensive schools’ and feature industry guest speakers, site visits, industry-based projects and multidisciplinary teaching.

Programme Description

You take compulsory modules (120 credits) which are delivered as short, intensive schools with time after the module to complete the assignments, where applicable. The modules include: fundamentals of subsea engineering ; design and manufacture of pipelines, umbilicals and risers; materials and corrosion aspects of subsea engineering; subsea control and communication systems; advanced operations management; deepwater pipeline design; subsea project management application; subsea surveying, positioning and installation; reliability and integrity management of subsea systems; and dynamics of subsea installations. You also undertake a research project leading to a dissertation (60 credits). The research project is supported by an academic supervisor and may be conducted with an industrial partner which, where appropriate, may be your employer.

Find out  more detailed information about the programme modules

Entrance Requirements

You should have a good Honours degree (usually an upper-second-class Honours degree) in an appropriate engineering subject, or an equivalent qualification with relevant work experience. Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90 (internet based), or equivalent.  

Our INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet the University's English language requirements.

Tier 4 Student Visas (International Applicants)

The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has now revised its rules for Tier 4 student visa applications regarding English language ability. You are now required to hold a minimum of IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) in all sub skills (listening, writing, reading and speaking) to be eligible to apply for a Tier 4 visa.

Please note that the University’s English language requirements are normally higher (see above).

Typical Funding

Company/employer sponsorship.

International students - own government; University scholarships.

How to Apply

There is no closing date for this programme. However, international students applying for September 2011 entry should apply by Friday 15 July 2011 to ensure that they have time to put appropriate arrangements in place.

Please note: As a formal condition of the offer to study at Newcastle University, students from outside the UK/EU are required to pay a deposit of £1,500 or submit an official letter of sponsorship for their chosen programme. The deposit payment is non refundable, but will be deducted from tuition fees upon registration.

For the quickest and easiest way to apply, visit our postgraduate online application site.

Further Information

There is one intake for the full-time programme in September however, the part-time programme can be started in either September or January.

For further information please contact:
Postgraduate School Office
School of Marine Science and Technology
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 6661
E-mail: marine@ncl.ac.uk