Oil & Gas Structural Engineering

Syllabus

There is no dissertation/thesis as the MSc is made up entirely of 12 taught modules as follows:

Year 1 (Certificate)

• Conceptual design of Topside Modules
• Design of Steelwork Connections
• Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics
• Structural Dynamics

Year 2 (Diploma)

• Brownfield Engineering 1
• Finite Element Methods
• Blast and Fire Engineering
• Design of Petrochemical Structures

Year 3 (MSc)

• Conceptual design of Jackets and Subsea Structures
• Design of Stiffened Plates
• Re-assessment of Existing Structures by Structural Reliability Analysis
• Brownfield Engineering 2

The maximum period allowed to study the full MSc is 6 years. This allows for temporary gaps in studies due to the student's other commitments, or possibly to embark on the entire programme only one module at a time. Certain modules are also available as one-off CPD courses. To maintain relevance as Industry priorities change the 12 modules making up this programme are also subject to change.

Assessment

This programme is assessed by a combination of continual assessment and written examination.

Teaching

Class interaction with each other, and with the tutor, is via module-specific online discussion boards and email. To sustain a good teaching experience and ensure good access to, and feedback from, the Industry-based tutors especially, places on the programme are limited.

Exit Points

It is possible to leave the programme after 4 successful modules and to obtain a Postgraduate Certificate in Oil and Gas Structural Engineering, or after 8 modules to obtain a Post Graduate Diploma in Oil and Gas Structural Engineering.