Overview

Prepare yourself for career success in the subsea sector.

You can also study MSc Subsea Engineering full-time on campus.

Join our accredited online degree programme and become a world-class subsea engineer.

Train in the development and operation of subsea technologies and systems, from wellhead to topside structure interconnections.

Learn to use analysis tools and techniques, specialist design software, standards for design improvements and performance optimisation.

Learn to apply engineering principles and analysis methods to the design and installation of subsea systems.

You’ll leave ready to take on technical leadership roles within the subsea industry. You’ll build your skills in project management, communication, report writing and problem-solving.

Graduate with the same accredited Masters qualification as our on-campus students. Your degree will be recognised by industry employers around the world.

Where this will take you

Careers

The Subsea Engineering programme of the University of Aberdeen will prepare you for career success in the subsea sector.

This degree focuses on every kind of marine operation in the offshore industry. This gives you many career routes to follow, including:

Analysis Engineer

Marine Contractor

Subsea Field Engineer

Subsea Installation Engineer.

Your accredited qualification will be recognised around the world. Our engineering graduates have moved into successful international careers, to as high as CEO and MD level. Wherever in the world you seek subsea work, you’re likely to have a fellow Aberdeen graduate engineer working with you.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Flow Assurance

Offshore Structures and Subsea Systems

Riser Systems and Hydrodynamics

Subsea Construction, Inspection and Maintenance

Subsea Control

Subsea Integrity

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 27 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-02 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-06 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-08 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Marine Engineering View 19 other Masters in Marine Engineering in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2:1 (upper-second) UK honours degree (or equivalent) in any branch of Engineering.

You can also apply if you have:

a 2:1 UK honours degree (or equivalent) in Applied Mathematics or Physics

or a 2:2 UK honours degree (or equivalent) in Engineering and at least three years’ relevant oil and gas industry experience.

Key subjects you must have covered: Mathematics, Stress Analysis, Strength of Materials, Dynamics, Fluids, Thermodynamics and Engineering Design.

English language requirements

Degree transcript

Personal statement

Degree certificate

CV / Resume

Technological requirements

A computer (PC, laptop or Mac) operating on:

Windows 8 or later
Mac OS 10.12 (Sierra) or later

Reliable internet access

Speakers or headphones

We will give you access to Office365 applications

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

6497 GBP / year

≈ 6497 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

6497 GBP / year

≈ 6497 GBP / year

Funding

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Prepare yourself for career success in the subsea sector.

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