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University of Aberdeen: Decommissioning (Online)
| Institution | University of Aberdeen View institution profile |
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| Department | School of Engineering |
| Web | https://www.abdn.ac.uk |
| pgadmissions@abdn.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01224 272090 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Join the world’s first and only accredited online Masters degree in decommissioning oil rigs, platforms and offshore structures.
Earn an accredited Masters degree in decommissioning oil rigs, platforms and offshore structures. - 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 industry This 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 Decommissioning? You 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:
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engineering
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business
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law
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or environmental science.
Online MSc Decommissioning is part-time.
MSc
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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| Entry requirements | A UK Honours degree at 2:1 (upper second class), or an Honours degree from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth, in Engineering, Geosciences, Economics, Business, Law, or other science, technology and commercial degrees. Other degree classifications will be considered if the applicant can demonstrate 3+ years of industry experience. |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A UK Honours degree at 2:1 (upper second class), or an Honours degree from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth, in Engineering, Geosciences, Economics, Business, Law, or other science, technology and commercial degrees. Other degree classifications will be considered if the applicant can demonstrate 3+ years of industry experience. |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 1230 GBP for Credit |
|---|---|
| EU | 1230 GBP for Credit |
| England | 1230 GBP for Credit |
| Northern Ireland | 1230 GBP for Credit |
| Scotland | 1230 GBP for Credit |
| Wales | 1230 GBP for Credit |
| Channel Islands | 1230 GBP for Credit |
| International | 1230 GBP for Credit |
Overview
The University of Aberdeen is Scotland’s third oldest university and the fifth oldest in the UK. Founded by Bishop William Elphinstone in 1495, the beautiful campus attracts a diverse international community of over 14,000 students from over 130 countries.
The University of Aberdeen is ranked as a Top 15 UK university by the Guardian University Guide 2025 and Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025. It also ranks second across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland for student satisfaction in The National Student Survey 2024.
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