MSc Decommissioning

1 Year On Campus Masters Program

University of Aberdeen

Program Overview

Over the next decade, around 100 platforms and 7,500 kilometres of pipeline on the UK Continental Shelf are forecast for decommissioning, with costs estimated to be £59 billion to 2050. The industry aims to reduce this figure by 35%, a target set by the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA).The MSc Decommissioning is the world's first and only Master's degree in decommissioning oil rigs, platforms and offshore structures. This programme focuses on the key aspects associated with decommissioning such as engineering, project management, business, law and health, and safety and environment and is specially designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds.

Program Key Stats

£27000 (Annual cost)



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Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Project Engineer
  • Subsea Decommissioning Specialist
  • Installation Engineer
  • Treasury Advisor
  • Senior Process Safety manager
  • Mechanical (Static) Lead Discipline Engineer

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