The aim is to provide a broad view of subsea engineering fundamentals.

This module will provide you with fundamental knowledge and understanding of the exploration, production, inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM) technologies associated with subsea oil and gas field development from a technical and economic perspective.

• Overview of subsea well construction, field development and operation.
• Bottom-supported/ floating exploration and production units; motion compensation.
• Technical and economic field development challenges presented by reservoir fluids, field size, water depths, access to existing infrastructure, marginal green/brown fields, flow assurance.
• Subsea production systems and field architecture
• Mud-line wellhead systems, horizontal and conventional trees, flexible jumpers, satellite/ cluster configurations
• Manifolds, drill centres, flowlines (pipelines), PLETs/PLEMs risers, controls systems;
• Installation, workover and IRM equipment and control systems.

This module is taught online using forum activities, reflective learning exercises and group work conducted online.

All modules are credit rated and can be worth 5, 10, 15 or 30 credit points. This equates to the number of study hours required within the module, for example 50 hours for 5 credit points, 300 hours for 30 credit points. The SCQF modules can range from level 7 (undergraduate) through to level 11 (Masters) on the Scottish Credit Qualification Framework (SCQF). You can undertake individual modules or build them up to gain an exit award.

Find out more on progression and the framework on the SCQF website.

This is an online distance learning course and we recommend you have a 2.2 UK honours degree in Engineering or a related discipline, and proficiency in English language for academic purposes (or IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent). Qualification through previous relevant industry experience may be considered.

You should note that modules taken through Professional Development@RGU are not eligible for Tier 4  sponsorship.

For general enquiries please call 01224 262180 or email pdenquiry@rgu.ac.uk

To apply for the course, complete the Professional Development @RGU Application Form

At the end of this module you will have gained a broad knowledge of subsea exploration & production systems. You could progress to other modules within the IMECHE suite which would assist in gaining Chartered Engineer status.

This module is assessed by a mix of a coursework and a closed book examination. Arrangements can be made for the examination to be taken at a location external to the university e.g. overseas.

All modules are credit rated and can be worth 5, 10,15 or 30 credit points. This equates to the number of study hours required within the module, for example 50 hours for 5 credit points, 300 hours for 30 credit points. The modules range from level 9 and 10 through to level 11 (Masters) on the Scottish Credit Qualification Framework (SCQF). You can undertake individual modules or build them up to gain an exit award.

Find out more on progression and the framework on the SCQF website.

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