Offshore, Subsea and Pipeline Engineering MSc

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Module information is intended to provide an example of what you will study.

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We have a multidisciplinary approach to teaching, while creating a rich and diverse learning experience. You'll engage with students across all key marine technology disciplines.

Our teaching covers a broad range of subjects and typically consists of:

• lectures
• seminars
• practical sessions
• group work
• personal supervision

Our modules take a block delivery approach. You’ll be able to immerse yourself in the subject, and work closely with your tutors and peers.

Our strong industrial engagement means our courses are shaped by industry. You'll typically benefit from:

• industry guest lectures
• site visits
• projects
• placements
• employment opportunities with added support from our Careers Service

Depending on your modules, you'll be assessed through a combination of:

• Oral examination
• Report
• Research paper
• Written examination
• Written exercise

Multidisciplinary Group Project

You'll work on a practical engineering problem with other marine technology postgraduate students. The project will improve your communication and team working skills, and you’ll benefit from a broad range of marine technology/engineering perspectives.

The Multidisciplinary Group Project will involve:

• information gathering
• analysis
• work delegation

The following implications will need to be considered:

• political
• economical
• social
• technological
• legal
• environmental

Dissertation

Using what you've learned during your taught modules, you'll conduct advanced research on a relevant marine related topic. This is part of an independent dissertation across all three semesters.

Your teaching and learning is also supported by Canvas. Canvas is a Virtual Learning Environment. You'll use Canvas to submit your assignments and access your:

• module handbooks
• course materials
• groups
• course announcements and notifications
• written feedback

Throughout your studies, you’ll have access to support from:

• peers
• academics
• personal tutors
• our University Student Services Team
• student representatives

You'll also be assigned an academic member of staff. They will be your personal tutor throughout your time with us. They can help with academic and personal issues.

Professor Zhiqiang Hu

Lloyds Professor of Offshore Engineering

Stream Leader

Areas of expertise:

• ocean renewable energy
• hydrodynamics
• ship collision and grounding

Dr Yongchang Pu

Lecturer in Structural and Reliability Analysis of Offshore Structures

Areas of expertise:

• structural design and analysis of ships and offshore structures
• reliability analysis of components and systems of structures
• reliability based optimal design of structures
• probabilistic analysis of marine risers

Dr Narakorn Srinil

Senior Lecturer in Subsea Engineering

Areas of expertise:

• vortex-induced vibration
• flow-induced vibration
• fluid-structure interaction
• phenomenological modelling
• flexible cylindrical structures

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Scholarships

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