Decommissioning, MSc (Online)
University of Aberdeen
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Train in all aspects of decommissioning on a degree accredited by the Energy Institute and the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology.Gain a broad range of knowledge and expertise in the physical process of taking offshore platforms out of service.Through this MSc, you’ll cover engineering, project management, business, law, health and safety, and environmental studies.Hand-in-hand with industryThis distance-learning Masters in Decommissioning has been designed in collaboration ...Read more

Train in all aspects of decommissioning on a degree accredited by the Energy Institute and the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology.Gain a broad range of knowledge and expertise in the physical process of taking offshore platforms out of service.Through this MSc, you’ll cover engineering, project management, business, law, health and safety, and environmental studies.Hand-in-hand with industryThis distance-learning Masters in Decommissioning has been designed in collaboration with major industry operators, supply chain companies and regulatory bodies. As a result, you’ll enjoy guest lectures from leading decommissioning industry experts and undertake industry-based projects.Who can study online MSc DecommissioningYou can apply for this flexible degree if you’re a graduate or experienced professional looking to upskill or move into the growing decommissioning sector.We welcome applications from students from a wide range of academic and industry backgrounds, including:engineeringbusinesslawor environmental science.Accredited online degreeThis online MSc is accredited by the:Energy InstituteInstitute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology.How you’ll studyOur distance learning MSc Decommissioning is delivered flexibly online.Online learningYour training is delivered through MyAberdeen, our online Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). It holds all the materials, tools and support you’ll need in your studies. Take a look around MyAberdeen.You can access your learning materials on computer, smartphone and laptop, 24 hours a day. You’ll find a range of resources at your fingertips, including online access to our award-winning Sir Duncan Rice Library.AssessmentThis degree usually combines online assessment with written exams that you attend in person.However, due to Covid-19, in-person exams will not take place until the September 2022 term at the earliest. Until then, we’ll be using alternative online assessments.CareersYou’ll graduate with an accredited MSc in Decommissioning from the University of Aberdeen.You’ll receive exactly the same degree qualification as you would on campus.Your qualification and training will be recognised by industry and educational institutions around the world, opening up international career opportunities.

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A 2:2 UK honours degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Geosciences, Economics, Business, Law, or other science or technology field.

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University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen , Aberdeen

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