2013 Pg Engineering Guide

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POSTGRADUATE COURSES IN ENGINEERINGSEPTEMBER 2013 AND JANUARY 2014

engineerINGA BETTERCAREER

A TOP-RATED UNIVERSITYFOR EMPLOYABILITY


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WE've invested over 120

Million in our amazing

campus development

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Our landmark tower houses our library,located in our new building, Riverside East.


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ABERDEEN BUSINESS SCHOOL

ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

Accounting and Finance

Financial Management

Oil and Gas Accounting

Strategic Accounting (with CIMA)

Communication, Marketing and Media

Corporate Communication and Public Affairs

Fashion Management

International Marketing Management

International Tourism and Hospitality Management

Journalism

Information Management

Graduate Certificate Information Studies

Information and Library Studies

Information ManagementMBA Information Management

Law

Certificate Mediation

Construction Law and Arbitration

Diploma in Professional Legal Practice

Employment Law and Practice

International Commercial Law

Oil and Gas Law

Management

Graduate Certificate Management StudiesGraduate Certificate Project Management

Business Management (BA)

Energy Management

Health, Safety and Risk Management

Human Resource Management

International Business

International Tourism and Hospitality Management

Leadership & Management

Management

Master of Business Administration

Master of Public AdministrationMBA Information Management

MBA Oil and Gas Management

Project Management

Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

Quality Management

FACULTY OF DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

Architecture and Built Environment

Architectural Studies

Commercial Practice for the Energy Sectors

Construction Project Management

Design Management

Energy and Sustainability

Graduate Diploma in Surveying

MArch part 2

Property Development

Computing

Information and Network Security

Information Engineering

Information Engineering with Network Management

IT for the Oil and Gas Industry

IT Management

Software Technology

Software Technology with Network Management

Engineering

Asset Integrity Management

Communications and Computer Network Engineering

Drilling and Well Engineering


Offshore Renewables

Oil and Gas Engineering

Petroleum Production Engineering

Subsea Engineering

GRAYS SCHOOL OF ART

Fine Art*

Design*

FACULTY OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

Applied Social Studies

Corporate Social Responsibility and Energy


Social Work

Health Sciences

Clinical Biomechanics

Health Promotion and Public Health*

Physiotherapy (pre-registration)

Radiographic Studies (DipHE)

Sports Biomechanics

Nursing and Midwifery

Advanced Clinical Practice

Clinical Practice

Advanced District Nursing*

Nursing (Nurse-led Practice)Occupational Health Practice*

Public Health Nursing*

Pharmacy and Life Sciences

Advanced Pharmacy Practice

Clinical Pharmacy Practice (Hospital/Community)

Instrumental Analytical ScienceDNA Analysis, Proteomics and Metabolomics

Instrumental Analytical ScienceDrug Analysis and Toxicology

Instrumental Analytical ScienceEnvironmental Analysis

Instrumental Analytical ScienceOilfield Chemicals

Overseas Pharmacists Assessment Programme

*Subject to validation

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CONTENTSINTRODUCTION

Welcome 3Why study A Postgraduate course? 4

school of ENGINEERING 7

staff 9

YOUR Career options 12

Careers & employability centre 14

Professional Development 16

After you leave 19

COURSESOUR COURSES 20

STUDY OPTIONS 21

Module glossary 42

FURTHER INFORMATIONHow to apply 47

FEES AND FUNDING 48

Research 50

Student support 52

ACCOMMODATION 54

LOCATION 56

Index 58

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ENGINEERING

Based in Aberdeen, theenergy capital of Europe,

we are ideally locatedfor your postgraduateengineering studies.You will learn from ateam of experienced staff

who are actively involvedin research, consultancyand the provision ofbespoke education andtraining to industry.

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BETTER EMPLOYABILITY?BETTER STUDY AT RGU.

Whether you have recently graduated, wantprofessional accreditation, are looking to retrain or

develop your career whatever your reasons forpostgraduate study we offer a wide range of courseswith flexible study modes including online, part-time orfull-time to fit around your needs.

We are a top-rated university for employability with animpressive 96% employment rate, giving you that crucialcompetitive edge within a crowded jobs market.

We produce high-calibre graduates with highlydesirable skills who are snapped up by recruiters

and head-hunted by the best in the business. So beprepared to improve and succeed!

www.rgu.ac.uk/better

WHY STUDY A POSTGRADUATE DEGREE

AT ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY?

Engaging with employersWe work closely with employers at every stage toensure our courses prepare you for the professionalworld; from course development and accreditation

to guest speakers and placements.A commitment to studentsOur student-centric approach and reputation means

that students invest in us time and again to assist themon their way to their chosen career.

Track record96% of our postgraduates are in work or furtherstudy 6 months after graduating (HESA 2011)

Named Best Modern University in the UKin The Times Good University Guide 2012

Awarded Scottish University of the Yearin The Sunday Times University Guide 2011

An inspirational environmentThe 120 million campus development includes our

stunning new building, Riverside East. Find out more atwww.rgu.ac.uk/newbuild

ResearchOur research success is just as impressive, with 70% ofour research receiving international recognition in the2008 Research Assessment Exercise.

Economic effectsPressure on the jobs market means graduates nowface the difficult process of job hunting within a verycompetitive environment. This has created the perfect

opportunity to undertake a postgraduate degree.

Building your brandDeveloping your knowledge demonstrates a high levelof dedication to prospective employers. Recruitersare also keen to see transferable skills gained throughfurther study.

Continuing Professional DevelopmentLifelong learning is now considered to be an integralpart of your own personal development, allowing you tokeep abreast of innovations within your own profession.

Planning a new careerPlanning a change of direction into a new career canbe an exciting but challenging process. Some careerchanges will be relatively easy to achieve and othersmay require acquiring new skills and knowledge.

PlacementsEmployers value work experience. It shows that youhave industry experience to complement your degreeand demonstrates an added commitment to thesector. They also give you the opportunity to sample

prospective roles whilst building up business contactsto use in your future career.

Aberdeen: Oil Capital of EuropeThere is nowhere better to study an Engineering degree

than in Aberdeen.

It is global hub for energy and innovation. There areover 3,000 energy companies in the city, employingover 100,000 oil and gas workers. No other city in theworld can match Aberdeen for the density and intensityof energy activity.

POSTGRADUATE OPEN EVENINGS

These events give you the opportunity to speakdirectly with Course Leaders, see the campus andour facilities and ask any questions you may haveregarding finance or your application.

For more information on forthcoming Open Eveningsvisit www.rgu.ac.uk/openevening


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PRESSURE ON THE JOBSMARKET MEANS GRADUATESNOW FACE THE DIFFICULTPROCESS OF JOB HUNTINGWITHIN A VERY COMPETITIVEENVIRONMENT. THIS HASCREATED THE PERFECT

OPPORTUNITY TO UNDERTAKEFURTHER TRAINING ANDEXPERIENCE THROUGH APOSTGRADUATE DEGREE.

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Our staff boast a wide range of expertise, and thisis reflected in the portfolio of innovative and flexibledegree programmes which are offered within

the School.

ENERGY CAPITAL OF EUROPE

We work directly with industry to understand theirneeds and developments which in turn shapes thecourses we deliver, providing you with well-structured,specialised, accredited programmes that will enableyou to progress within the industry.

Our location in the European energy capital givesus a significant advantage as we are able to engageat a high level with national oil and service companiessuch as Shell, Chevron, KCA and Schlumberger. Wealso work closely with national professional bodies suchas IMechE, IET and the Energy Institute.

PROFESSIONALLY ACCREDITED COURSES

Our accreditations demonstrate the quality andrelevance of our courses and in most cases form

the basis for your career progression to Chartered(CEng) status, the highest professional engineeringqualification. Please see individual course pages for

full information.The School is also a Cisco Regional NetworkingAcademy, which allows us to deliver training towards

the Cisco CCNA qualification.

STRONG INDUSTRY LINKS

Our strong relationships with industry enable usto always stay one step ahead and confidently

deliver engineering courses that meet the demandsof employers.

These relationships are fostered through researchprojects and knowledge transfer, enabling businesses

to provide input into course development and delivery.

We are entrusted by major oil companies aroundthe world to participate in the development of theirworkforce. As a result, many senior engineers in

the industry are either our alumni or are currentpostgraduate students.

Our track record is second to none due to ourcourses being relevant, vocational and led byindustry practitioners, making us leading providerswithin this area.

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RESEARCH EXPERTISE

Our excellent reputation in research allows us to fullyparticipate in collaborative projects such as the NorthernResearch Partnership (NRP) and the National SubseaResearch Institute (NSRI). Research activity in theSchool is broadly categorised into the following areas:

The Energy GroupWorking on issues relating to the oil industry,hydrogen production and more fundamental aspects,such as membrane technology, fluid mechanics andcondition monitoring.

The Environmental Technology GroupProviding expertise in renewable energy, integrationof renewable energy-based power plants into electricalsystems, advanced water and air treatment technology,environmental sensing and environmental catalysis.

The Electronic Systems GroupFocuses on research in the area of the knowledgeeconomy; for example, in image processing andartificial intelligence.

The Materials and Bioengineering GroupSpecialises in absorption, porosity, surface scienceand biomaterial.

SUPPORTING YOUR LEARNING

Facilities

As a Cisco Regional Academy, the School has a CiscoLaboratory containing PCs, Cisco routers and Ciscoswitches. This includes access to a NETLAB facility,an internet-accessible bank of Cisco networkingequipment on which students can practise theirnetwork implementation skills.

Our new library is housed a stunning landmark tower,with fantastic views of the River Dee. Home to severalUniversity collections, the Library is also frequently usedas a venue for exhibitions.

Facilities include:

Vast range of books and journals plus fast accessto databases, e-books and other online resources

Quiet study areas

Meeting rooms for group work

IT and printing facilities

Wireless internet access

External SpeakersThrough our close industry relationships we regularlyinvite practitioners to be involved in the delivery ofkey modules within each course. You will enjoy aclose relationship with practitioners, as well as highlyrespected academics who have previously workedwithin the industry.

Flexible LearningWe deliver both on-campus and Online DistanceLearning (ODL) courses, providing you with flexiblestudy options to fit in with work and other commitments.

Our on-campus programmes are delivered at our newbuilding at Garthdee Riverside East. Those choosing

this study option will also have the opportunity toparticipate in organised field trips (see page 20 forfurther details).

Our ODL programmes are delivered via our virtualonline learning environment Campus Moodle,providing a flexible, innovative and high-quality

teaching and learning experience. Our ODL coursesare media rich with engaging and interactive content,podcasts and video, and are often enhanced byauthentic industry applications software, deliverablevia thin-client technology.

LabVIEW ACADEMY

The School of Engineerings LabVIEW Academy &

Industrial Instrumentation is a tailored version of aninternationally recognised curriculum created byNational Instruments (NI) - one of the worlds leadingproviders of software and hardware for measurementand control. It has been designed to bridge therecognised gap between state-of-the-art technology,academia and current industry requirements in thearea of applied instrumentation. It will be suitable forall technological disciplines including civil, mechanical,electrical and biomedical engineering. The NI LabVIEWAcademy will act as a central theme in this newly-

devised programme.

For more details please visit www.rgu.ac.uk/labview

DRILLING AND ADVANCED RIG

TRAINING (DART) SIMULATOR

IN ASSOCIATION WITH KCA DEUTAG

Our innovative DART simulator provides a full-scalereproduction of an offshore platform or land rig. 3Dgraphics of the rigs drill floor are projected onto a60ft long cinema screen. As the student operates the

equipment, the simulation depicts realistic graphics andsound effects to simulate what the driller would see andhear on the rig. Students use the immersive experience

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STAFF

PROFESSOR JOHN STEEL

Head of SchoolProfessor Steel is a Chartered Engineer and a Fellowof the Energy Institute (FEI). He has a researchbackground in monitoring and diagnostics using novelapplications of acoustic emission. His work has involvedextensive collaboration with industry from acrossEurope for applications to reciprocating machines and,in particular, monitoring and management of powergenerating engines.

DR RICHARD BUTLERDirector of Postgraduate Teaching

Richard holds an Electronic Engineering degree,a PhD degree and has a background in the

telecommunications industry, working in the designand development of optical fibre transmission systems.He is a Chartered Engineer, a Member of the Institutionof Engineering and Technology (MIET) and a SeniorMember of the Institute of Electrical and ElectronicsEngineers (SMIEEE).

Richards research interests include the modelling andperformance analysis of digital communications systemsand networks, and the development of performancemonitoring strategies for telecommunications systemsand networks.

IBIYE IYALLA

Course Leader, Subsea Engineering

Ibiye has an MSc in Oil and Gas Engineering. He is aChartered Engineer and is involved in the face to face,distance learning, blended learning and corporatedelivery of our energy courses. He is also involvedwith research in the School. Ibiye has previouslyworked as an Underwater Engineer carrying outoffshore site surveys, rig moves and rig positioning.His professional interest is in Drilling, Completions andSubsea Engineering.

HEATHER GORDON

Course Leader, Asset Integrity ManagementPrior to her appointment as Course Leader, Heatherundertook research roles in Proof of Concept Projects,and retains interest in Maintenance Optimisation.Heather has a degree in Electronic and ElectricalEngineering and has professional experience in a varietyof areas including quality assurance, health and safetyand production management.

DR ALAN OWEN

Course Leader, Offshore Renewables

Dr Owen is a Chartered Engineer, Chartered EnergyEngineer and a full Member of the Energy Institute. Arenewable energy researcher since 2002, Dr Alan Owenis the Northern Research Partnership Reader inRenewable Energy and Clean Technology at RGU, andcurrently holds the position of Director of CUSP (Centrefor Understanding Sustainable Practice). His principalenergy research focus is on the engineering andexploitable resource assessment challenges of tidalcurrent energy.

JOHN BISSET Course Leader, Drilling and Well Engineering

John holds an MSc in Offshore Engineering and recentlyworked as engineering team lead and mentoringposition with a major service provider.

His varied industry background includes miningexploration, mud logging, pore pressure prediction,mud engineering, drilling engineering, drillingequipment design, engineering analysis and training.His consultant well engineering work included drillingequipment design, involvement in a major drillingre-design project and well engineering design andoperations tasks.


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GEORGE KIDD

Course Leader, Oil and Gas Engineering

George is registered as a Chartered Engineer and is aMember of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers(IMechE). He has a degree in Mechanical Engineeringand is currently the Schools academic representative

on the local Aberdeen Maritime Branch (IMarEST, RINA& IESS). He has worked within the industry for over 40years starting out as a marine engineer and fulfilled avariety of roles during the design, construction, plantinstallation and commissioning of vessels for service in

the merchant navy and the oil and gas industry.

Georges research interests include combustion,condition monitoring, IC engines, and alternative/renewable energy systems.

DR CHRIS MACLEOD

Course Leader, Communications & ComputerNetwork Engineering

Chris has a BSc in Physics and Electronics; an MSc inInformation Systems and a PhD in Artificial Intelligence.He is a member of the Institute of Physics and aChartered Physicist. Before joining RGU in 1995 he wasa Research Scientist with Hughes Aircraft Company forsix years, working mostly on communications systems in

the USA. He has extensive experience in analogue

electronics and specialises in radio systems design.

STEVE BUTTON

Course Leader, Petroleum Production Engineering

Steves oil industry background includes tubingconveyed perforating, Xmas Trees/Wellheads,Actuators, Multilateral Completion Technology, CoiledTubing, ESP/By-Pass Systems, Insert String

Completions, Wireline Tools and most recently WellEngineering Risk Analysis. In all Steve has 25 years of oilindustry experience gained with the service andconsultancy sector at all levels from hands-on offshoreoperations to sales, marketing, technical director andmanaging director levels.

In 2006 Steve completed an MSc in Oil & Gas Engineeringat RGU and after a short spell back in industry working forDrilling and Risk Consultancy businesses, Steve joined the

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Our staff regularlyinvite practitioners tobe involved in the deliveryof key modules withineach course. You will enjoya close relationship withpractitioners, as well

as highly respectedacademics who havepreviously workedwithin the industry.

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Petroleum EngineerA petroleum engineer is involved in nearly all stages

of oil and gas field evaluation, development andproduction. The goal of a petroleum engineer is tomaximise hydrocarbon recovery at a minimum cost whilemaintaining a strong emphasis on reducing all associatedenvironmental problems. Petroleum engineers aredivided into several groups: petroleum geologists findhydrocarbons by analysing subsurface structures withgeological and geophysical methods; reservoir engineerswork to optimise production of oil and gas via proper wellplacement, production levels, and enhanced oil recoverytechniques; production engineers manage the interfacebetween the reservoir and the well through such tasksas (but not limited to) perforations, sand control, artificial

lift, downhole flow control and downhole monitoringequipment; and drilling engineers manage the technicalaspects of drilling both production and injection wells.

They all work in multidisciplinary teams alongside otherengineers, scientists, drilling teams and contractors.

Network EngineerNetwork engineers are responsible for installing,maintaining and supporting computer communicationnetworks within an organisation or betweenorganisations. Their goal is to ensure the smoothoperation of communication networks in order to providemaximum performance and availability for their users,such as staff, clients, customers and suppliers. Networkengineers may work internally as part of an organisationsIT support team, or externally as part of an IT networkingconsultancy firm working with a number of clients.This role may also be referred to as network support,support engineer, IT support engineer, helpdesk support,network administrator, Novell support engineer, first-linesupport, second-line support, security engineer andnetwork architect.

Drilling EngineerA drilling engineer develops, plans, costs, schedules

and supervises the operations necessary in the processof drilling oil and gas wells. They are involved from initialwell design to testing, completion and abandonment.Engineers are employed on land, on offshore platforms,or on mobile drilling units either by the operating oilcompany, a specialist drilling contractor or a servicecompany. The role can involve administering drillingand service contracts, engineering design, the planningof wells and supervising the drilling crew on site.Drilling engineers work with other professionals,such as geologists and geoscientists, to monitor drillingprogress, oversee safety management and ensure theprotection of the environment.

Subsea EngineerSubsea engineers are involved in any structuralengineering taking place beneath the surface of thesea. They design, build and install mechanical systemsused under the ocean, such as underwater pipelines andpumps, transportation equipment, subsea wellheads andoffshore drilling rigs. They need to have a good workingknowledge of all types of underwater equipment andvehicles. They may also be involved in underwater data

collection, which entails using imaging technology orremotely operated vehicles to gather information.

Subsea engineers use both traditional and high-techtools, such as computer-aided design (CAD) systems,to create realistic geometric models of drills and rigs,which can simulate and analyse the effects and potentialproblems of designs (e.g. machine malfunction andslowdown). They may also work with oceanographersand other scientists to determine locations for drillingas well as teams of other engineers and professionalsto design an interface between the subsea structuresand the well.

YOUR CAREER OPTIONSWith demand for oil and gas increasing, and greater care being taken of our natural

resources, the oil industry faces a challenging and exciting future which is going to testthe ingenuity and expertise of those working within the industry and provide exciting

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Reservoir EngineerReservoir engineers analyse the production potential

of a petroleum reservoir. They study the behaviour andcharacteristics of a petroleum reservoir to determinethe drilling and extraction methods that should be usedto optimise oil or gas recovery. They gather data fromvarious sources to produce a development plan, usingcomputer models to simulate production conditions.This enables them to identify risks and forecast thelikely outcome of events and possible interventions,to maximise reservoir yields and performance. Decisionson the numbers and locations of wells depend on thesemodels, as do development programmes, such ascommissioning additional wells or recommending theemployment of enhanced recovery technologies (e.g.

water injection to simulate flow). Reservoir engineersmonitor and update the model as necessary during thelifecycle of the reservoir.

Communications EngineerCommunications engineers work within a number ofsectors, including internet and computing technologies,networking and telecommunications and radio, oftenapplying both their technical expertise and theirmanagement skills. Managerial responsibilities involve

planning and managing projects, ensuring that theyare delivered on time, within budget and to the agreedstandards of quality, while the technical role includesusing specialist knowledge to design and deliversolutions, as well as providing technical guidance toothers within the employing organisation.

RENEWABLESAn EU-wide study estimated that renewable energy hasthe potential to create over 900,000 new jobs by 2020.Studying renewable energy resources and sustainability

provides essential skills and knowledge to enter a widerange of roles in a rapidly growing sector. Careers canrange from technical-level jobs in areas such as design,engineering and planning, through to research anddevelopment, consultancy and project management.

Asset Integrity ManagerAn Asset Integrity Manager is responsible for ensuring

an asset performs its required function effectivelyand efficiently whilst protecting health, safety and theenvironment. The industry definition of Asset IntegrityManagement is that it is the means of ensuring that thepeople, systems, processes and resources that deliverintegrity are in place, in use and will perform whenrequired over the whole lifecycle of the asset. AssetIntegrity Managers are often the company focal pointfor the asset life cycle, from the design of new facilitiesto maintenance management to decommissioning.An effective Asset Integrity Management system willmaintain the asset in a fit-for-service condition whileextending its remaining life in the most reliable, safe and

cost-effective manner. Asset Integrity Managers are vitallyimportant at helping to lead organisations towardSocially Responsible Management, looking after thesafety of people, the prevention of environmentalpollution and minimising risks of disasters to assistcompany profitability.

Project EngineerThe role of the project engineer can often be describedas that of a liaison between the project manager and the

technical disciplines involved in a project. The projectengineer is also often the primary technical point ofcontact for the customer. Typically responsibilitiesinclude schedule preparation and resource forecastingfor engineering and other technical activities relatingto the project. They assure the accuracy of financialforecasts, which tie in to project schedules and ensureprojects are completed according to project plans.Project engineers manage project team resources andtraining, and develop extensive project managementexperience and expertise. When project teams arestructured so that multiple speciality disciplines report tothe project engineer, then two important responsibilities

of this role are inter-discipline co-ordination and overallquality control of the work.

WANT TO KNOW MORE?This is just a small selection of careeropportunities available. Find out moreby reading our course details from

pages 20 through to 45.
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CAREERs & EMPLOYABILITY Centre

We are on hand to help you reach informed decisions regarding your future career,

to assist you in achieving your goals and to provide a framework enabling you to copewith subsequent careers decisions.

CV AND APPLICATION FORMS SUPPORT

We support you in understanding how to sell yourskills and experiences to employers both in the UK andbeyond, ensuring that the information is tailored to theposition and sector you are applying to.

INTERVIEW PREPARATION

Within the Careers & Employability Centre we supportyou in understanding what is expected of you, and

the types of questions you may be asked and how torespond professionally. We also offer mockinterview sessions.

WHERE ARE THE OPPORTUNITIES?

The Graduate Job market can be very daunting,knowing where to look for opportunities and

understanding closing dates. We support you byidentifying resources (both online and paper, UK andglobally) that you can access as well as advertisingopportunities through JOBSHOP.

PART-TIME WORK

We understand the need to work part-time in orderto help finance your studies, enhance your workexperience and document your skills. We arrangea part-time Jobs Fair in the first week of teaching inSeptember and provide you access to our online

part-time Jobs Portal.

CAREERS FAIRS

We organise two large scale Careers Fairs per year, TheRGU Careers Fair in October and the North of ScotlandGraduate Careers Fair in Spring. These fairs provideyou with the opportunity to speak to graduate recruitersand understand more about their opportunities and therecruitment process before applying for vacancies.

EMPLOYER ON-CAMPUS PRESENTATIONS

Employers are keen to speak to our students directly,to facilitate this we arrange on-campus recruitment andapplications skills presentations where employers canraise the profile of their company and provide moreinformation on the opportunities that they have as

well as the benefits of working for that company and achance for you to ask questions.

ON-COURSE DELIVERY

Each Careers Consultant is assigned a caseload,and they liaise closely with Course Leaders to tailoron-course careers input to ensure that you are given themost up-to-date careers information relevant to yourdegree area.

ONLINE RESOURCES

Our website, as well as course specific Campus Moodlepages, has been created to convey career specificinformation to you. We have also recently launched ouronline employability module Preparing to Succeed.

WEEKLY WORKSHOPS

In conjunction with key events, we deliver tailored

presentations and workshops on areas such as securing

part time work, how to complete application forms and

the importance of networking to support you in your

search for graduate employment. These workshops are

open to all students.

CAMPUS MOODLE

You can also access our services through the websiteor Campus Moodle. You can also submit questions byemail, or request a phone or Skype interview.

For more information visit www.rgu.ac.uk/careers


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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTFor individuals looking for Continuing Professional Development, we offer a diverse

range of accredited postgraduate courses and study options to suit your needs.If you are an employer interested in training and development for your workforce ourBusiness Services team will work with you to identify your organisations requirements.

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL

DEVELOPMENT (CPD)

It is important to manage your own career andpersonal development is the key in achieving this.

What is CPD about?Professional development is now a fundamentalpart of our working lives. It allows you to:

Formalise your experience

Keep up to date professionally

Develop your existing skills and knowledge

Make a successful career move

Gain accreditation from a professional body

Professional Development at RGUManaging your career to ensure you have the up-to-date skills required by employers is essential in todaysincreasingly competitive job market. All our modules aredelivered through online distance learning, providing

the flexibility to study whenever and wherever suitsyou. You can:

Try stand alone tasters allow you to try out a newsubject and the experience of studying online

Access flexible, relevant learning to enable you tomanage your career more effectively

Study one or more modules to develop yourknowledge or support a change of specialism

Should you decide to work towards a graduate orpostgraduate award up to a full Masters degree youmay be able to transfer the credits accumulated. Manyof our modules are accredited by professional bodies.

For further information visit www.rgu.ac.uk/profdev

IMECHE Modules

We are the first university to achieve prestigiousIMechE approval for a suite of Masters level modulesfor inclusion in Further Learning Plans. These Plans are

a fundamental element in achieving recognition as aChartered Engineer.

Our suite of modules is divided into three areas:

Engineering and Science Deepening

Engineering and Science Broadening

Non-Technical Broadening

For a full list of modules please visitwww.rgu.ac.uk/imeche

For further information on how to apply, contact ustoday: [email protected]

Bite-sized learningWe offer the following flexible short courses around theareas of:

Introduction to Oil & Gas

Subsurface

Subsea

Facilities

The Energy CentreThe Energy Centre works closely both with individualdepartments across the University and with industry

to develop courses for those individuals interestedin conversion to the oil and gas industry or who arepursuing further specialisation in this area.

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BUSINESS SERVICES

We work with UK and overseas organisations andgovernments to provide accredited and customisedlearning and development solutions.

What we can do for youWe spend time with clients to understand theirspecific needs and objectives to identify training andcompetency gaps:

Industry-relevant, award-bearing educationalprogrammes, from graduate certificates to Mastersprogrammes and MBAs.

Training customised to meet specific businessrequirements; from short courses to in-depthprogrammes.

Consultancy interventions such as Training Needs

Analyses and Innovation Audits, Contract Research,Business Simulation exercises and maintenance of aproductive and healthy workforce and environment.

Competency and Capability Assurance: partneringwith you to bridge competency and skills gaps.

With access to a wide range of both University andindustry experts, we can provide programmes eitherdirectly from our existing courses or developed fromour expertise within the following specialist areas:

Management

Law Engineering

Accounting and Finance

Computing

Health

To ensure our programmes are fit for purpose, wehave developed courses in conjunction with industry

through specialist expertise within the EngineeringSchools Energy Centre, Aberdeen Business School and

the Faculty of Health and Social Care to meet market

requirements. Courses relevant to the Oil and Gasindustry include :

Energy Management


Project Management (APM, PMI accredited)

Quality Management (CQI accredited)

MBA and MBA Oil & Gas Management(AMBA accredited)

Oil and Gas Accounting Oil and Gas Law (CIArb accredited)

Offshore Renewables

Oil and Gas Engineering (Energy Institute accredited)

Drilling and Well Engineering (Energy Instituteaccredited)

Subsea Engineering (Energy Institute accredited)

Petroleum Production Engineering (Energy Instituteaccredited)

Asset Integrity Management (Energy Instituteaccredited)

Purchasing and Supply Chain Management (CIPSaccredited)

Health, Safety and Risk Management

Commercial Practice for the Energy Sectors

Corporate Social Responsibility with Energy

Occupational Health Practice

Health Improvement and Health Promotion

Industry linksThe Universitys strength lies in working directly withindustry to understand its needs and objectives, whichin turn shapes the courses we deliver. Based in theEuropean capital for Oil & Gas technology and expertisegives us a significant advantage and ability to engage athigh level with international and national oil and servicecompanies such as Shell, Chevron, Sonatrach in Algeria,PdVSA in Venezuela and PetroChina. We also workclosely with national and local industry bodies such as

UKTI, IMechE, Subsea UK and the Energy Institute.

FlexibilityWe can deliver training in Aberdeen, via OnlineDistance Learning (ODL) or through blended learning(ODL supported by in-country teaching) allowing youflexibility where operational demands and geographicspread can restrict traditional learning routes.

CustomisationOur flexibility and ability to customise programmesare key factors for us in providing development

programmes that will help your organisation tomaximise the potential of your workforce.

HOW TO CONTACT US

[email protected]: +44 (0)1224 263320

Head of New BusinessDebbie [email protected] +44 (0) 1224 263171

Mobile: +44 (0)7920 818938

Business Development ManagerGreg [email protected]: +44 (0)1224 263332


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AS AN ALUMNUS YOU ENJOYLIFELONG CONNECTIONSWITH OTHER ALUMNI ANDTHE UNIVERSITY. THE ALUMNI

MAGAZINE AND RECENTINITIATIVES LIKE BUSINESSNETWORKING ON LINKEDINAND EMAIL FOR LIFE, HAVEDRAWN OUR COMMUNITY

CLOSER. ITS GREAT TO SEESUCH INNOVATIVE INITIATIVESDEVELOPED BY THE ALUMNIASSOCIATION, OPENINGUP OPPORTUNITIES TO GET

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BENEFITS AND SERVICES FOR ALUMNI

Connect and Nexus OnlineAlumni magazine and bi-monthly electronic bulletin

keeping you up to date.

Careers supportGiving you access to a range of services availablefrom the Robert Gordon University Careers &Employability Centre.

Email for lifeYou will never need to change your email address again.All alumni are eligible to receive a free Universityemail account for life.

Find a friend serviceHelping you keep in touch with former classmates andlink up with other graduates living in your area.

Alumni loyalty discountProviding 15% off postgraduate course fees tograduates of Robert Gordon University with anundergraduate degree.

Lifelong learningProviding information and advice on a wide rangeof postgraduate and CPD courses.

Events and reunionsIncluding masterclasses, exhibitions, open days andalumni receptions, both at home and overseas.As well as providing an opportunity to catch up withformer classmates, alumni events are the perfectchance to expand your social and business networks,opening up new opportunities.

AFTER YOU LEAVEUniversity life doesnt end after graduation. Our Alumni Association supports our

worldwide community of over 70,000 graduates. We keep our graduates in touchwith the University and each other, with a range of exclusive benefits and services.

Alumni Privilege CardProviding you with a host of discounts and special offers.

Alumni groups

The University has a number of alumni groups andvirtual communities around the globe.

VolunteeringEnhance our students learning experience andboost your CV by participating in our alumnivolunteering programme.

There are many ways you can get involved including:providing a career profile or testimonial; using yourindustry expertise to talk to students and supportstudent projects; offering student placements;

joining our international alumni ambassador scheme;assisting with student recruitment and establishingan alumni group.

The Alumni FundYou can help our students to learn, create andinnovate by donating to the Alumni Fund.

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On-campus Course Overview 22

Asset Integrity Management 24

Communications andComputer Network Engineering 26

Drilling and Well Engineering 28

Energy and Sustainability 30

Offshore Oil and Gas Engineering 32

Offshore Renewables 34Oil and Gas Engineering 36

Petroleum Production Engineering 38

Subsea Engineering 40

Module Glossary 42

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TIONS

FLEXIBLE STUDY OPTIONSTO SUIT YOUR LIFESTYLE

When considering a postgraduate course, it is important toalso consider the mode of study which best suits your needs.We deliver the equivalent learning experience across all ourmodes of study, offering a variety of different options, allowingyou to gain the qualifications you need in a way that suits you.

Full-timeThis is the traditional and quickest option forcompleting any of the postgraduate coursesoffered at the University and requiresfull attendance for the duration of theprogramme as stated on each of the coursepages. If you are looking to focus solely onyour studies, this option will allow you togain the knowledge and practical skills yourequire within the shortest amount of time.

Online Distance Learning (ODL)If you are unable to study on campuswe also offer a large number of courses

through distance learning, allowing agreater degree of flexibility.

These courses do not differ in contentfrom those taught on campus, thedifference lies with the mode of deliveryvia our online virtual learning environmentCampus Moodle (Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment).

You will be taken through aninduction on Campus Moodle byCourse Leaders at the beginning of eachprogramme, ensuring you understandhow to use this effectively, where to findresources, how to contact your CourseLeaders and the use of multimedia suchas podcasts and virtual classrooms.

The student experience is equally asimportant for those studying online as for

those attending lectures on campus, ODLstudents have a strong sense of community

through the use of discussion forums, chat

and group working areas.

QUALIFICATIONS EXPLAINED

If you dont want to commit to studyinga full Masters degree, you can complete

single modules and qualify with thefollowing exit awards:

Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert)Award granted on completion of fourmodules appropriate to your chosencourse.

Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip)Award granted on completion of eightmodules appropriate to your chosencourse.

Masters (MSc)Award granted on completion of eightmodules along with a dissertation.


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ON-CAMPUSCOURSEOVERVIEW

Our Engineering courses are student-centric and have been specifically designedalongside our industry partners to provideintensive programmes which blendacademia and practical application, buildconfidence and competency throughpersonal experience and focus on yourcareer development.

For those who choose an on-campusfull-time course you will benefit fromour strong industry links which bring realadded value to your experience andlearning outcomes.

Induction WeekWe organise an induction week which helpsprepare you for your course and introducesyou to the University, the School and livingin Aberdeen.

During the week you will be taken throughyour induction pack and introduced tomembers of staff who will be on hand tosupport you through your time in the School.

For those of you who are new to the Higher

Education system within the UK, we will talkyou through the course expectationsrelating to use of language, assessmentsand lecture formats. Campus Moodle is ouronline virtual learning environment whichyou will access throughout your studies toobtain lecture notes, course work and anumber of supporting resources.

If you are new to Aberdeen, you will alsogain a better understanding of the city,

the University around the campus and

your accommodation.

Field TripsWe organise a number of field trips

throughout the year that provide ourfull-time students with the opportunity tosee theory put into practice. Previous field

trips have included:

DART TrainingDrilling and Well engineering studentsparticipated in training sessions on KCADeutags DART (Drilling and Advanced RigTraining) simulator. Students used the fullvirtual reality simulation and experiencedreal drilling situations and challenges,including well-control scenarios.

RigTrain (Weatherford) visitThis visit to the drilling rig facility at theBridge of Don, Aberdeen, allowed students

to see a real full-size rig, with its hoisting,rotating and circulating systems and enabled

them to appreciate some of the challengesinvolved in practical rig operations.

Subsurface Field TripA geological field visit designed to introducepetroleum geology for non-geologiststudents. Those who participated used thespectacular exposures of Permian strata asonshore outcrop analogues for some of the

main oil fields or prospects offshore.

Experienced Industry PractitionersAll of our courses are delivered by industryexperts who are either still currently workingwithin their specialist field or have movedinto academia from industry; allowing us

to provide well-rounded courses coveringboth theory and practical application.

Industry Resources

To support you through your courseyou will have access to a number ofindustry-specific resources such as APIStandards OnePetro digital library(including SPE papers) and DNV codesof conduct. These resources enable you

to keep abreast of industry developments.

You will also have access to a numberof industrial software packages such asPETEX IPM suite, Schlumberger Petreland Eclipse, Landmark WellCat and

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Asset IntegrityManagement

MSc

YOU WILL LEARN TO:

> Develop knowledge of tools andtechniques used to resolve problemsin an asset management context

> Analyse and justify the importance

of a safety culture and thedevelopment of risk assessment skills

> Analyse and justify the importanceand effectiveness of the financialmanagement of assets throughout

their lifecycle

> Identify, justify and apply thesystems and techniques that areused to effectively maintain andmonitor asset integrity and reliability

> Use business management expertiseto manage assets in line with companymission and values

> Develop the skill and abilities for theeffective management of projects,work and assets

> Use and develop knowledge ofstrategies for optimum asset integrityand reliability management

COURSE CONTENT:

> Problem Solving

> Maintenance and Inspectionfor Asset Integrity

> Introduction to Integrity and Reliability

> Safety, Health, Environment andRisk Assessment

> Asset Lifecycle Analysis

> Corrosion Management

> Engineering Project Management

> Integrity and Reliability Management

> Individual Project Report

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

This is a unique course relevant for those who aspire to competentlymanage and co-ordinate physical assets to optimum effect. It marksa significant advance in the delivery of specialised professionaldevelopment, designed to meet the real world needs of industry.

This course has been developed following guidelines set out by theEnergy Institute (EI) providing you with the appropriate knowledgeand skills to ensure that the people, systems, processes andresources which deliver the integrity, are in place, in use and fit forpurpose over the whole lifecycle of the asset. Furthermore you willlearn how to adapt strategies to fulfil dynamic business objectives,enabling long-term financial return.

The Online Distance Learning (ODL) option allows you to studyfrom any internet location in the world. Added flexibility means thatyou can effectively plan your time dedicated toward study at a timeof your choosing around your work and family commitments. You

will be taught via our virtual learning environment Campus Moodle,which allows us to recreate the same challenging interactive formatof the on-campus programmes for those studying at a distance.

Individual ProjectIn order to complete the full MSc you will submit an individualproject with an industry focus. This is designed to allow you todemonstrate the skills and knowledge gained through the coursealong with integrating and implementing research methods, whilstbeing of practical relevance to the industry. For those who continue

to work through their studies, you are encouraged to use an issue

currently faced within your organisation allowing you to make yourcourse relevant to your workplace.


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WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course is suitable for those with an Honours degree inEngineering or related discipline at level 2:2 or above and forengineers and management personnel working in an engineeringor operations environment.

BENEFITS TO YOU

This course is fully accredited by the EI ensuring the coursecontent is to the highest industry standards and provides you withkey recognition. This course will also count towards the academicrequirements of the Institute, allowing you to work towards yourchartered status. You will also be able to enjoy networking withfellow professionals from various backgrounds.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Qualified professionals in asset integrity management are indemand by companies with a drive to prevent loss of human lifeor damage to the environment whilst realising the cost benefits ofemploying a holistic approach to their business operations.

BENEFITS TO ORGANISATIONS

Those studying on this course will be able to bring new knowledgeto the organisation, developing processes and procedures whichadd real value to the workplace. Employees will be able to take

the theory and immediately put it into practice, demonstrating therelevance of the material being taught.

The flexibility of the onlinedelivery was really the onlyoption available for me dueto working in the offshoreindustry. When I returned tostudy the benefits were hugein terms of being able to takethe theory and immediately putit into practice and clearly seethe relevance of the material

being taught.Stephen KinlochSenior Survey Engineer, Andrews Survey

KEY DETAILS

STUDY OPTIONSOnline Distance Learning (ODL)

START DATE

ODL January

COURSE DURATIONODL from 3.5 years (part-time)

FUNDINGAvailable, visitwww.rgu.ac.uk/scholarships

FINAL AWARDMSc

EXIT AWARDPgCert/PgDip

COURSE LEADERHeather [email protected] +44 (0)1224 262426Alternative contact:[email protected]

ACCREDITATION

FEES and further informationPlease visit www.rgu.ac.uk/assetmanagement

APPLY ONLINEWWW.RGU.AC.UK/APPLYONLINE
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Communications andComputer NetworkEngineering

MSc

YOU WILL LEARN TO:

> Analyse the performance of aconverged communications network

> Design and implement convergedcommunications networks

> Analyse the performance of mobile,digital, radio and optical fibrecommunications systems

> Design mobile, digital, radio andoptical fibre communications systems

> Analyse the performance ofmultimedia coding techniques

> Select appropriate internetsecurity techniques

> Plan, implement, document andpresent a major project

COURSE CONTENT:

> Analogue and DigitalCommunications

> Cisco CCNA Stages 1 and 2

> Data Networks

> Multimedia Coding

> Optical and Radio Communications

> Cisco CCNA Stages 3 and 4

> Internet Security

> Project Management

> MSc Project

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

The global communications industry has recently experiencedrapid growth in networked, radio and fibre optic communications.These technologies carry the information which allow the internet,mobile-phone services and wireless networks on which modernlife depends to run. More radical change and further growth is

on the way and this will impact every aspect of our lives. Networkoperators, network services companies, academic institutions,businesses and organisations are now planning and buildingconverged networks. These will replace the current separatevoice and data networks and bring a plethora of new services andopportunities to academic, business and domestic usersof networks.

This course is newly accredited by the Institute of Engineeringand Technology (IET) and has been developed to provide youwith the necessary skills and knowledge to build and operate these

networks, and focuses on the practical application of building,configuring, testing and troubleshooting networks.

You will be taught via a mixture of lectures, tutorials andlaboratory classes. Furthermore, as Robert Gordon University isa Cisco Regional Networking Academy, you will be taught usingCisco training materials and successful completion of this coursewill allow you to progress to Cisco Certified Network Associatecertification (CCNA).

Individual ProjectIn order to complete the full MSc you will submit an individual

project with an industry focus. For those who continue workingwhilst studying, this will allow you to focus on an issue you arecurrently experiencing within your role. This is designed to allowyou to demonstrate the skills and knowledge gained through thecourse along with integrating and implementing research methods,whilst being of practical relevance.


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WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course is suitable for those with an undergraduate degree ineither Electronic or Electrical Engineering at a 2:2 level or above.

BENEFITS TO YOU

The course is accredited by the Institute of Engineering andTechnology (IET). This provides you with the appropriate academicrequirements to work towards Chartered Engineer status (CEng)when presented with a CEng accredited Bachelors programme orwhen equivalent prior learning at Bachelors level is demonstrated.

This course is also available on a part-time basis.


This rapidly changing global industry enjoys excellentemployment opportunities with previous graduates going on to

work as communication engineers in optical and radio systems aswell as network managers, network support engineers and networkoperations engineers.



the theory and immediately put it into practice demonstrating therelevance of the material being taught.

Applications

Applications for this course are currently being accepted forSeptember 2014.

KEY DETAILS

STUDY OPTIONSFull-time, part-time

START DATE

September 2014

COURSE DURATIONFull-time 1 yearPart-time from 3 years


FINAL AWARDMSc


COURSE LEADERChris [email protected] +44 (0)1224 262412

ACCREDITATION

FEES and further informationPlease visit www.rgu.ac.uk/commsengineering


This course is newly accreditedby the Institute of Engineeringand Technology (IET) and hasbeen developed to provide youwith the necessary skills andknowledge to build and operatethese networks, and focuseson the practical application

of building, configuring, testingand troubleshooting networks.


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Drilling andWell Engineering

MSc

YOU WILL LEARN TO:

> Develop a critical approach to theimplementation of drilling andwell engineering and to provide abroad and sound understanding

of the scientific, engineering andmanagement aspects related toselected areas of effective drillingand well engineering

> Apply innovative thinking anddevelop greater professionalknowledge which can be applied

to drilling and well engineering

> Use initiative, creativity, interpersonalskills and a high level of independent

critical judgement at a senior level

COURSE CONTENT:

> Subsurface

> Wells

> Facilities

> Business Essentials

> Drilling Technology

> Well Completions andSubsea Systems

> Drilling Operations Management

> Advanced Well Engineering


PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

We have worked closely with industry partners, blending a mixof solid theory and hands-on practical experience to develop thiscourse which is now well recognised within industry. The coursefocuses on the concept of effective well construction, and aims

to develop high levels of professional skill in the key areas of well

design, drilling and operations management.

Through this focus and examining the lifecycle of the well, thecourse develops high levels of professional competence in thekey areas of well design, drilling and operations management andwill give you real practical and academic skills which will enhanceyour career options. The course represents a significant advance in

the delivery of specialised professional development. Its modularstructure and flexible delivery are designed especially to meet thereal world needs of industry.

Those studying on the full-time course will be taught via a

combination of lectures, guest speakers, seminars, lectures,tutorials and discussion. All full-time students are expectedto participate in our induction week and in industry field tripsthroughout the course.

The Online Distance Learning (ODL) option has been designedto fit in and around your work commitments, allowing you tostudy from any location. You will be taught via our virtual learningenvironment Campus Moodle, which allows us to recreate thesame challenging interactive format of the on-campus programmesfor those studying at a distance. The ODL course uses the same

material and content as the full-time on-campus course and typicallyis delivered by the same subject specialists.

Individual ProjectIn order to complete the full MSc you will submit an individualengineering research project with an industry focus. This isdesigned to allow you to demonstrate the skills and knowledgegained through the course along with integrating and implementingresearch methods, whilst being of practical relevance.


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WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course is suitable for those who have an Honours degreein Engineering or closely related discipline or who have extensivepractical industrial experience relevant to drilling and wellengineering. Students from Nigeria should have a 2:1 or above inEngineering or a related discipline. The course is aimed at practising

drilling and well engineers working in oil and gas companies,energy companies, national oil companies, engineering firms andengineering service companies.

BENEFITS TO YOU

This course is fully accredited by the Energy Institute (EI) whichensures the course content is to the highest industry standardsproviding you with key recognition. This course will also count

towards the academic requirements of the EI allowing you towork towards your chartered status.


Previous graduates have gone on to gain employment in every oilproducing area of the world and work for many of the oil majors anddrilling contractors. This innovative course is designed to deliver

tomorrows drilling and well engineering experts and is relevant tosenior and middle managers and engineers.

KEY DETAILS

STUDY OPTIONSFull-time,Online Distance Learning (ODL)

START DATEFull-time SeptemberODL January

COURSE DURATIONFull-time 1 yearODL from 3.5 years (part-time)


FINAL AWARDMSc


COURSE LEADERJohn Bisset

[email protected] +44 (0)1224 262377

ACCREDITATION

FEES and further informationPlease visit www.rgu.ac.uk/dwengineering


The course was considered partof my Career Development.During my two years of study,I had the chance to collaboratewith Industry Professionalsand Professors as well as veryexperienced fellow students.The structure was such thatInteractive Discussions andExercises enhanced my overallskills and prepared me forday-to-day Job Interfaces.All this intensive time createdgood friendships and mostimportantly Academic andIndustry linkage invaluable

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Energy &Sustainability

MSc

YOU WILL LEARN TO:

> Apply your existing field ofknowledge and expand into otherareas that impinge on sustainability,be it technology, social issues, builtenvironment, business practices orenergy issues.

> Identify, assess and justify robustanalytical techniques for application to

new subject areas. This course will giveyou the capabilities and confidence tobe professionally more persuasive onissues of global importance.

COURSE CONTENT:Choose seven of the following modules:

> Corporate Social Responsibility in theEnergy Sector

> Risk, Responsibility and Accountability

> Urban Environment and SocialRegeneration

> Economic Contexts and Impacts

> Community and Cultural Impact

> Security, Conflict, Oil and Gas

> Renewable Energy Issues

> Oil & Gas Management

> Environmental Aspects ofOil & Gas Law

> Asset Life Cycle Analysis> Design Management

> Existing Building Refurbishment

> Sustainable Development

> Building Science

> Low Carbon Housing

> CO2Management

> Embedded Energy System

> Environmental Impact and Risk

Assessment> Sustainable Energy Resources

> Sustainable Energy Systems

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

This MSc is designed to receive graduates from a range ofbackgrounds (engineering, business, architecture, environmentaland social sciences) and draw them into understanding the fullbreadth of human sustainability with energy as the core theme.Energy systems have much wider implications than just how far we

can drive or whether the lights stay on; energy is a fundamentalcomponent of our water and food resources too.

This course allows you to reinforce your knowledge andunderstanding of sustainability within your own field of expertise,before inviting you to leave your comfort zone and engage withaspects outwith your usual zone. Thus, for example, engineers maywant to examine behavioural issues, environmentalists perhapsneed to understand business drivers and architects need to assesshow residents may interact with their structures.

The course is designed in such a way that you can select modules

of interest for CPD purposes, or accumulate towards an exit award,e.g. PGCert, PGDip or MSc. There are twenty modules to choosefrom over the four principal subject areas, plus the final project(required for MSc). There is an initial introductory module (Energyand Sustainability - The Interdisciplinary Roots) that will be takenby all students.

You will be able to select from a broad range of module subjectsincluding: Corporate social responsibility, risk, urban environment,social regeneration, economic contexts, energy security & conflict,strategy, renewable energy (issues, technologies & resources),

building design & improvement, life-cycle analysis, energy systems,food, water, travel transport, environmental impact andCO2management.

You will be taught via our virtual learning environment CampusMoodle, allowing you to study from any location and is designed

to fit in and around your work commitments. You will be taughtand supported by experienced industry professionals using currentstandards and fundamental engineering practices, which allowsus to recreate the same challenging interactive format of the on-campus programmes for those studying at a distance.


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WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course is suitable for those who hold an honours degree,or equivalent, in an appropriate discipline at 2:2 or above.

BENEFITS TO YOU

Robert Gordon University has long-established strengths in theareas of engineering, business, social sciences and architecture,with a substantial collective staff experience in sustainable practices,corporate social responsibility and other related fields. TheUniversity is a major provider of personalised Open and DistanceLearning education to thousands of professionals around the world.This course builds on the recognised strengths of establishedcourses across four Schools, all of whom are committed to high-quality postgraduate development. The course can be taken asindividual CPD modules or as a coherent portfolio leading toPGCert/PGDip/MSc qualifications.


Many companies and corporations throughout the world areseeking to reduce energy costs, improve their image and reducerisk to their operations. The global challenges addressed by

this course are long-term, substantial ethical, professional andtechnological tasks that must be addressed by organisations of allshapes and sizes.

Benefits for your organisation

Graduates will be equipped with excellent analytical, diagnostic andtechnical skills across a broad range of sustainability related fields.Their team-working abilities, presentation skills and leadershippotential are essential for any progressive organisation.

KEY DETAILS


START DATE

ODL September

COURSE DURATIONODL from 3.5 years (part-time)


FINAL AWARDMSc


COURSE LEADERAlan [email protected] +44 (0)1224 262360

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Offshore Oil and GasEngineering

MSc (subject to validation)

YOU WILL LEARN TO:

> Use a critical approach to offshore oiland gas engineering

> Apply the scientific, engineeringand management aspects related toselected key areas of offshore oil andgas engineering

> Utilise skills in integrating knowledgedrawn from different subject areas

and learn innovative thinking, whichcan be applied to the discipline ofoffshore oil and gas engineering

> Develop initiative, creativity, inter-personal skills and a high level ofindependent critical judgement

COURSE CONTENT:

> Subsurface

>

Wells> Facilities


> The Oceans, Operability and Humansin the Ocean

> Subsea Systems

> Processing and Pipelines

> Materials Science and Corrosion

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

This course has been developed in close collaboration with industryand follows guidelines set out by the Energy Institute (EI) whichensure the specialist subject areas covered are up to date andprovide you with the essential knowledge and skills required for anengineering career within the offshore oil and gas industry.

The course builds on scientific and mathematical skills obtainedthrough experience or from a first degree and has a stronggrounding in project engineering with a focus on managementrelating to selected key areas within offshore oil and gasengineering. You will acquire and utilise skills and integrateknowledge drawn from different subject areas.

Those studying on the full-time course will be taught via acombination of lecturers and guest speakers in seminars, lectures,

tutorials and online campus discussion forums. You will alsoparticipate in the induction week and a number of industrial field

trips throughout the course.

The Online Distance Learning (ODL) option has been designedto fit in and around your work commitments, allowing you tostudy from any location. You will be taught via our virtual learningenvironment Campus Moodle, which allows us to recreate

the same challenging interactive format of the on-campusprogrammes for those studying at a distance. The ODL courseuses the same material and content as the full-time on-campuscourse and is supported by subject specialists.

Individual Project

In order to complete the full MSc you will submit an individualengineering research project with an industry focus. This isdesigned to allow you to demonstrate the skills and knowledgegained through the course along with integrating and implementingresearch methods, whilst being of practical relevance.


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WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course is suitable for those who hold an Honours degreein Engineering or related discipline at level 2:2 or above and

typically have at least one years relevant industrial experience.However those with other qualifications but with considerableappropriate relevant industrial experience may be considered.

Students from Nigeria should have a 2:1 or above in Engineeringor a related discipline.

BENEFITS TO YOU

Post Validation, accreditation of this course will besought from the Energy Institute (EI).

If this accreditation is awarded it will ensure that the coursecontent is to the highest industry standards providing you withkey recognition. This course will then also count towards theacademic requirements of the EI allowing you to work towardsyour chartered status.


This course provides the knowledge required for a range ofprofessional careers within the offshore oil and gas industry.


Those studying on this course will be able to bring newknowledge to the organisation, developing processes and

procedures which add real value to the workplace. Employeeswill be able to take the theory and immediately put it into practice,demonstrating the relevance of the material being taught.

KEY DETAILS


START DATEFull-time September

ODL January



FINAL AWARDMSc


contact detailsLaurie [email protected] +44 (0)1224 262325

further informationPlease visitwww.rgu.ac.uk/pipeline



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WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course is suitable for those who hold an honours degree, orequivalent, in Engineering or related discipline at 2:2 or above.

BENEFITS TO YOU

Aberdeen as the Energy capital of Europe and Robert GordonUniversity as a major provider of Open and Distance Learningprofessional education to the energy and offshore industry areuniquely placed to exploit the opportunity presented by the drive

toward renewable energy sources. This course builds on thestrengths of the existing courses in Offshore Renewable Energy, Oiland Gas Engineering and Subsea Engineering and adds content on

the offshore environment and electrical power, forming a uniqueprogramme which is relevant to the needs of professional engineersworking in, or aspiring to work in, the offshore renewables sector.The MSc will equip graduates to become part of the 21st century

engineering community responsible for sustainable energygeneration for the future.


An EU-wide study estimated that renewable energy has thepotential to create over 900,000 new jobs by 2020. The BritishWind Energy Association states that ...the range of opportunitieswithin the wind energy industries is diverse, and the demand for

talent is vast. Over the next 10 years it is anticipated that the windenergy industry will grow from 5,000 up to potentially 60,000

employees. In Scotland, an additional 26,000 jobs could be createdin the renewable energy sector and about 28,000 offshore windspecific jobs by 2020 (Scottish Government, 2010).


Graduates will be equipped with broad and wide-rangingexperience covering the offshore renewable energy sector.They possess excellent diagnostic and technical skills, leadershippotential, team working abilities, time management skills,presentation skills which are essential for any progressiveorganisation within the offshore renewable energy sector.

KEY DETAILS


START DATE

ODL January

COURSE DURATIONODL from 3.5 years


FINAL AWARDMSc


COURSE LEADERDr Alan [email protected] +44 (0)1224 262360

FEES and further informationPlease visit www.rgu.ac.uk/renewables



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Oil and GasEngineering

MSc

YOU WILL LEARN TO:

> Use a critical approach to upstreamoil and gas engineering

> Apply the scientific, engineeringand management aspects related

to selected key areas of oil andgas engineering

> Utilise skills in integrating knowledgedrawn from different subject areasand learn innovative thinking, whichcan be applied to the discipline of oiland gas engineering

> Develop initiative, creativity,inter-personal skills and a high levelof independent critical judgement

COURSE CONTENT:

> Subsurface

> Wells

> Facilities


> Well Completions and Subsea Systems

> Engineering Project Management

> Processing and Pipelines

> Materials Science and Corrosion

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

This course has been developed in close collaboration with industryand follows guidelines set out by the Energy Institute (EI) whichensure the specialist subject areas covered are up to date andprovide you with the essential knowledge and skills required foran engineering career within the upstream oil and gas industry.

The course builds on scientific and mathematical skills obtainedthrough experience or from a first degree and has a stronggrounding in project engineering with a focus on managementrelating to selected key areas within oil and gas. You will acquireand utilise skills and integrate knowledge drawn from differentsubject areas.

Those studying on the full-time course will be taught via acombination of lecturers and guest speakers in seminars, lectures,

tutorials and online campus discussion forums. You will alsoparticipate in the induction week and a number of industrial field

trips throughout the course.

The Online Distance Learning (ODL) option has been designedto fit in and around your work commitments, allowing you tostudy from any location. You will be taught via our virtual learningenvironment Campus Moodle, which allows us to recreate thesame challenging interactive format of the on-campus programmesfor those studying at a distance. The ODL course uses the samematerial and content as the full-time on-campus course and issupported by subject specialists.

Individual Project

In order to complete the full MSc you will submit an individualengineering research project with an industry focus. This isdesigned to allow you to demonstrate the skills and knowledgegained through the course along with integrating and implementingresearch methods, whilst being of practical relevance.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course is suitable for those who hold an Honours degreein Engineering or related discipline at level 2:2 or above and

typically have at least one years relevant industrial experience.

However those with other qualifications but with considerableappropriate relevant industrial experience may be considered.Students from Nigeria should have a 2:1 or above in Engineeringor a related discipline.


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BENEFITS TO YOU

This course is fully accredited by the Energy Institute (EI) whichensures the course content is to the highest industry standardsproviding you with key recognition. This course will also count

towards the academic requirements of the EI allowing you towork towards your chartered status.


This course provides the knowledge required for a range ofprofessional careers within the oil and gas industry. Previousgraduates have gone on to work within oil and gas companies,energy companies, national oil companies, engineering firms,and project service companies.



the theory and immediately put it into practice, demonstrating therelevance of the material being taught.

KEY DETAILS


START DATEFull-time SeptemberODL January



FINAL AWARDMSc


COURSE LEADERGeorge [email protected] +44 (0)1224 262322

ACCREDITATION

FEES and further informationPlease visit www.rgu.ac.uk/oilgasengineering


The Oil and Gas Engineeringcourse provided a comprehensivelevel of teaching in several keyareas of offshore hydrocarbon

production. The materialprovided was extensive andclearly structured to suit mymethod of study, and the supportprovided by the staff was firstrate. I particularly found theonline forum useful, giving easyaccess to my fellow studentsand bringing real-time working

examples to the floor.Corrie EwartSubsea Operations Engineer, BP


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COURSE DETAILS

PetroleumProductionEngineering

MSc

YOU WILL LEARN TO:

> Develop a critical awarenessof current industry challengesand available techniques foraddressing these

> Deal with complex issuesand incomplete data, bothsystematically and creatively

> Demonstrate self-directionand originality in tackling andsolving problems

> Show initiative, personalresponsibility anddecision-making skills

> Provide clear communicationof project conclusions to bothspecialist and non-specialistaudiences

COURSE CONTENT:

> Subsurface

> Wells

> Facilities


> Production System Modelling

> Production Operations

> Well Completionsand Subsea Systems

> Petroleum Economicsand Asset Management


PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

The course has been developed and is supported by experiencedindustry professionals, with reference to authentic industryapplication software, current technical standards, leading-edgeengineering practices and is fully accredited by the EnergyInstitute (EI).

This course will allow you to develop the skills and knowledgenecessary to select equipment, optimise the design and performanceof production facilities and manage field and well productionoperations. You will also cover wells and related productionfacilities, whether on land, offshore or subsea. In addition to themore technical aspects of the course you will also gain valuablemanagement skills for working in a multidisciplinary team oncomplex projects such as field developments, field enhancementprojects and well rehabilitations.

Those studying on the full-time course will be taught via a

combination of guest speakers, tutorials, workshops, lectures anddiscussion. Previous guest presentations have included a demoof I-pop by Chevron and lab exercises on Petrel and Eclipse bySchlumberger. You will also participate in relevant field visits.Previous examples are BP, Schlumberger and Corex.

The Online Distance Learning (ODL) option has been designed to fitin and around your work commitments, allowing you to study fromany location. You will be taught via our virtual learning environmentCampus Moodle, which allows us to recreate the same challenginginteractive format of the on-campus programmes for those studying

at a distance. The ODL course uses the same material and contentas the full-time on-campus course and is delivered by the samesubject specialists, to the same learning outcomes.

Individual ProjectIn order to complete the full MSc you will submit an individualengineering research project with an industry focus. This isdesigned to allow you to demonstrate the skills and knowledgegained through the course along with integrating and implementingresearch methods, whilst being of practical relevance.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course is suitable for those who hold an Honours degree inEngineering or related discipline at level 2:2 or above and typicallyhave at least two years relevant industrial experience. However

those with other qualifications but with considerable appropriaterelevant industrial experience may be considered. Students fromNigeria should have a 2:1 or above in Engineering or arelated discipline.

This course is aimed at practising oilfield engineers and managerswho already have at least two years oil and gas industry experience.


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START DATEFu

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