はじめに我が国の企業が海洋開発市場へ参入・成長していく上で、特殊な技術を要する海洋関係の技術者の育成は、長期的な計画的に基づき進める必要がある。
このため、海底油田等の海洋開発分野で実績のある欧州において、海洋開発関係に従事する技術者の育成システムの実態について調査を実施した。
今後の我が国関係者の海洋開発への取組の一助となれば幸いである。

一般財団法人日本船舶技術研究協会

STUDY ON THE EDUCATION SYSTEM OF THE OFFSHORE
INDUSTRIES IN EUROPE

MARCH 2014

Table of contents

Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................5
2. UNIVERSITIES SCHOOLS AND RESEARCH INSTITUTES..............................................6
2.1

ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY .................................................................................................... 6

2.1.1. UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES .......................................................................... 7
2.1.2. PETROLEUM ENGINEERING BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING ...................................... 7
2.1.3. PETROLEUM ENGINEERING MASTER OF ENGINEERING .......................................... 9
2.1.4. POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES............................................................................ 11
2.1.5. OIL AND GAS ENGINEERING MASTER OF SCIENCE ................................................ 11
2.1.6. OIL AND GAS STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING MASTER OF SCIENCE .......................... 12
2.1.7. SUBSEA ENGINEERING MASTER OF SCIENCE ......................................................... 15
2.1.8. INTEGRATED PETROLEUM GEOSCIENCE MASTER OF SCIENCE .............................. 17
2.1.9. SAFETY AND RELIABILITY ENGINEERING FOR OIL AND GAS MASTER OF SCIENCE 19
2.1.10. OIL AND GAS LAW WITH PROFESSIONAL SKILLS MASTER OF SCIENCE ................. 22
2.1.11. PETROLEUM, ENERGY ECONOMICS AND FINANCE MASTER OF SCIENCE (ECON). 23
2.1.12. OIL AND GAS COMPUTING MASTER OF SCIENCE .................................................. 24
2.1.13. OIL AND GAS LAW WITH DISSERTATION MASTER OF LAWS ................................. 26
2.1.14. RENEWABLE ENERGY ENGINEERING MASTER OF SCIENCE ................................... 27
2.1.15. PETROPHYSICS AND FORMATION EVALUATION MASTER OF SCIENCE ................. 28
2.1.16. OIL AND GAS CHEMISTRY MASTER OF SCIENCE .................................................... 29
2.1.17. HYDROCARBON EXPLORATION MASTER OF SCIENCE (EXPLOHUB) ....................... 30
2.1.18. FACILITIES ............................................................................................................... 32
2.2

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY................................................................................................ 33

2.2.1. UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES ........................................................................ 33
2.2.2. MARINE TECHNOLOGY WITH OFFSHORE ENGINEERING BACHELOR OF
ENGINEERING WITH HONOURS .......................................................................................... 33
2.2.3. MARINE TECHNOLOGY WITH OFFSHORE ENGINEERING MASTER OF ENGINEERINGHONOURS ............................................................................................................................ 36
2.2.4. POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES............................................................................ 40
2.2.5. RENEWABLE ENERGY ENTERPRISE AND MANAGEMENT (REEM) .......................... 40
2.2.6. RENEWABLE ENERGY FLEXIBLE TRAINING PROGRAMME (REFLEX)....................... 42
2.2.7. MARINE AND OFFSHORE POWER SYSTEMS MASTER OF SCIENCE ........................ 43
2.2.8. MARINE ENGINEERING MASTER OF SCIENCE ........................................................ 45
2.2.9. MARINE STRUCTURE AND INTEGRITY MASTER OF SCIENCE.................................. 47
2.2.10. MARINE TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION CONSORTIUM (MTEC) .................................. 48
2.2.11. OFFSHORE AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY MASTER OF SCIENCE .............. 50
2.2.12. OFFSHORE ENGINEERING MASTER OF SCIENCE .................................................... 51
2.2.13. PETROLEUM GEOCHEMISTRY MASTER OF SCIENCE .............................................. 53
2.2.14. ENVIRONMENTAL AND PETROLEUM GEOCHEMISTRY MASTER OF SCIENCE ........ 56
2.2.15. PIPELINE ENGINEERING MASTER OF SCIENCE ....................................................... 57
2.2.16. SUBSEA ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT MASTER OF SCIENCE ....................... 59
2.2.17. FACILITIES ............................................................................................................... 61
2.2.18. EMPLOYABILITY ...................................................................................................... 62

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BERGEN UNIVERSITY ...................................................................................................... 63

2.3.1. UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES ........................................................................ 65
2.3.2. BACHELOR’S PROGRAMME IN PETROLEUM AND PROCESS TECHNOLOGY ........... 65
2.3.3. POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES............................................................................ 66
2.3.4. MASTER’S PROGRAMME IN PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY....................................... 66
2.3.5. MASTER’S PROGRAMME IN PROCESS TECHNOLOGY ............................................ 67
2.3.6. MASTER’S PROGRAMME IN EARTH SCIENCE ......................................................... 69
2.3.7. MASTER’S PROGRAMME IN ENERGY ..................................................................... 71
2.3.8. FACILITIES ............................................................................................................... 72
2.3.9. TRAINING OF TEACHERS ........................................................................................ 72
2.3.10. RELATIONSHIPS WITH COMPANIES ....................................................................... 73
2.3.11. COOPERATION WITH OTHER ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS ....................................... 73
2.3.12. SCHOLARSHIPS ....................................................................................................... 74
2.4

NORWEGIAN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY – TRONDHEIM (NTNU) ..... 75

2.4.1. POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES............................................................................ 76
2.4.2. MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMME IN CIVIL ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING ....... 76
2.4.3. MASTER’S DEGREE IN MARINE TECHNOLOGY ....................................................... 77
2.4.4. MASTER’S DEGREE IN PETROLEUM GEOSCIENCES AND ENGINEERING ................ 80
2.4.5. MASTER’S OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN ENGINEERING AND ICT ................................... 81
2.4.6. INTERNATIONAL MASTER’S OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN MARINE TECHNOLOGY –MARINE STRUCTURES, MARINE SYSTEM ENGINEERING AND NAUTICAL SCIENCE ............ 83
2.4.7. JOINT NORDIC MASTER IN MARITIME ENGINEERING............................................ 86
2.4.8. INTERNATIONAL MASTER’S OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN PETROLEUM ENGINEERING(MSG1)/PETROLEUM GEOSCIENCE (MSG2) ........................................................................ 88
2.4.9. INTERNATIONAL MASTER’S OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN RELIABILITY, AVAILABILITY,
MAINTAINABILITY AND SAFETY .......................................................................................... 91
2.4.10. MASTER’S OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN SUBSEA TECHNOLOGY .................................... 93
2.4.11. FACILITIES ............................................................................................................... 96
2.4.12. RELATIONSHIPS WITH COMPANIES ....................................................................... 97
2.4.13. COOPERATION WITH OTHER ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS ....................................... 98
2.4.14. SCHOLARSHIPS ....................................................................................................... 98
2.4.15. FACTORS INFLUENCING CAREER PATHS ................................................................ 99
2.5

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF DELFT ............................................................................... 100

2.5.1.
2.5.2.
2.5.3.
2.5.4.
2.5.5.
2.5.6.
2.5.7.
2.5.8.
2.6

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES ...................................................................... 100
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MARINE TECHNOLOGY .............................................. 100
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES.......................................................................... 101
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN OFFSHORE & DREDGING ENGINEERING........................ 101
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MARINE TECHNOLOGY .................................................. 103
SCIENCE & DESIGN ............................................................................................... 103
PRODUCTION & OPERATION................................................................................ 103
FACILITIES ............................................................................................................. 104

THE ERASMUS MUNDUS PROGRAMME ...................................................................... 105

2.6.1.
2.6.2.

COMEM – COASTAL AND MARINE ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT ............. 106
COMEM PROGRAMME CONTENT ........................................................................ 108

3. IN-HOUSE TRAINING IN OFFSHORE DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES........................ 120
3.1

AKER SOLUTIONS ......................................................................................................... 120

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3.1.2.

STUDENTS AND GRADUATES ............................................................................... 120
TRAINING AND COURSES OFFERED TO THIRD PARTIES ....................................... 122

3.2

BLUEWATER ................................................................................................................. 127

3.3

BP ................................................................................................................................. 128

3.3.1. STUDENTS AND GRADUATES ............................................................................... 128
3.3.1.1. SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND
MATHEMATICS UNDERGRADUATES ................................................................................. 129
3.3.1.2. CHALLENGE PROGRAMME FOR GRADUATES ...................................................... 130
3.3.2. TRAINING AND COURSES ..................................................................................... 131
3.3.2.1. UPSTREAM LEARNING CENTER ............................................................................ 131
3.4

DNV GL ......................................................................................................................... 133

3.4.1.
3.4.2.

STUDENTS AND GRADUATES ............................................................................... 133
SUBSEA PRODUCTION SYSTEMS TRAINING ......................................................... 133

3.5

FABRICOM .................................................................................................................... 135

3.6

GE OIL & GAS ................................................................................................................ 137

3.6.1. STUDENTS AND GRADUATES ............................................................................... 138
3.6.1.1. EDISON ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME ........................................ 138
3.6.2. TRAINING AND COURSES OFFERED TO THIRD PARTIES ....................................... 139
3.7

SCHLUMBERGER........................................................................................................... 141

3.7.1. STUDENTS AND GRADUATES ............................................................................... 141
3.7.2. TRAINING AND COURSES OFFERED TO THIRD PARTIES ....................................... 142
3.7.2.1. MASTERS DEGREE IN MANAGEMENT OF THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY .............. 144
3.7.2.2. INTEGRATED FIELD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME .............................................. 146
3.7.2.3. MULTIDOMAIN SHALE TRAINING PROGRAMME ................................................. 147
3.8

SHELL ............................................................................................................................ 148

3.8.1.
3.8.2.
3.9

STUDENTS AND GRADUATES ............................................................................... 148
TRAINING AND COURSES OFFERED TO THIRD PARTIES ....................................... 149

STATOIL ........................................................................................................................ 152

3.9.1. STUDENTS AND GRADUATES ............................................................................... 152
3.9.2. TRAINING AND COURSES ..................................................................................... 154
3.9.2.1. TRAININGS OFFERED TO EMPLOYEES .................................................................. 154
3.9.2.2. TRAINING OFFERED TO THIRD PARTIES ............................................................... 155
3.10 TECHNIP ....................................................................................................................... 158
3.10.1. TECHNIP UNIVERSITY ........................................................................................... 159
3.10.1.1. PROJECT LEADER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME.............................................. 159
3.10.1.2. TRAINING COURSES FOR THIRD PARTIES .......................................................... 162
3.11 TOTAL ........................................................................................................................... 168
3.11.1. STUDENTS AND GRADUATES ............................................................................... 168
3.11.2. TRAINING AND COURSES OFFERED TO EMPLOYEES ............................................ 169
3.11.2.1. TRAINING OF JUNIOR EMPLOYEES IN DRILLING & COMPLETION..................... 170

4. CONCLUSION ...................................................................................................... 173

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INTRODUCTION

This study provides detailed information about the educational system and training
programmes available in Europe as regards the training of technical personnel forthe offshore industry.
In Chapter 2 the study presents a comprehensive overview of programmes on offer
in the universities of Aberdeen, Newcastle, Bergen, Norwegian Institute ofTechnology, and TU Delft. In addition information is provided on relevant ERASMUS
Mundi schemes, which concern EU-sponsored cross EU Member State programmesof relevance. The information presented is based on a careful analysis of data madeavailable by the different universities, schools and training institutes.
As will be seen, some of the programmes focus directly on the offshore industry
whereas other programmes contain a wide syllabus embracing a diversity of marine
skills, including specific courses dedicated to offshore activities.
Following this, Chapter 3 provides information about relevant training courses
offered by a selection of offshore development companies. The information
presented is based on a combination of data available from the companies’ websites
and direct contacts with relevant personnel. Considerable efforts have been made toprovide a similar level of detail for the different companies, however, many of themwere not willing to provide additional information. This suggests that in-housetraining for technical personnel in the offshore industry is a rather sensitive field ofactivity, which is characterised by fierce competition between the different
operators.

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2.

UNIVERSITIES SCHOOLS AND RESEARCH INSTITUTES

2.1

ABERDEEN UNIVERSITYThe University of Aberdeen is a public research university, based in the city ofAberdeen in Scotland. The university was first established in 1495, making it one ofthe oldest universities in the English-speaking world. Located in the heart of the UK’s
oil and gas industry, the University of Aberdeen offers many courses coveringvarious areas of expertise in the offshore field.
In 2013, the University counted around 13.197 students in total, 10831
undergraduates and 2366 postgraduates. The total number of staff was 3307.
The University is divided into three colleges: the “College of Arts and Social Sciences“,
the “College of Life Sciences and Medicine” and the “College of Physical Sciences”.
Each college comprises different schools covering teaching and research in a numberof subject areas, and offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.
Of particular interest is the”College of Physical Sciences”, and its “School ofEngineering” and “School of Geosciences”. The “College of Arts and Social Sciences”
and its “School of Law” teaching oil and gas law is also of interest.
Furthermore, the University has a number of Research Institutes bringing together
experts in a wide range of topic areas. Of interest is the “Aberdeen Institute ofEnergy1”, recently established to create a global centre of energy research, industry
collaboration and education.
The commitment of the University of Aberdeen to energy and the offshore industry
is visible through the many initiatives it takes in this field. For example, theUniversity publishes a magazine, “Energeia”, providing an insight into work being
carried out by the University in the field of energy. It also regularly participates in the“Offshore Europe” conference held in Aberdeen.

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2.1.1. UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
2.1.2. PETROLEUM ENGINEERING BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING
Students infirst year

Admission requirements

Duration

Entry requirements vary according to place of study, but
generally prospective students are required to have a goodlevel in mathematics and physics. Detailed entry
requirements can be found here.2

4 years

Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships are provided by the Aberdeen University forevery year of undergraduate study for the length of the degree. Awards are split
between merit awards, for students with exceptional academic qualifications, andaccess awards, for students who might find it difficult to enter higher education
without financial support. All UK-based applicants for a full-time undergraduate
degree at the University can apply.
Head of Programme: Dr Alfred Akisanya3
The degree in Petroleum Engineering (BEng) is provided by the School of Engineeringof the College of Physical Sciences and is taught by a selection of compulsory andoptional courses. Students can also choose other eligible courses.
The curriculum in the first and second year consists of the following compulsory
courses:23Principles of Electronics



CAD and Communications in Engineering Practice

Fundamentals of Engineering Materials

Chemistry for the Physical Sciences 2

Engineering Mathematics 1 and 2

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Fundamental Engineering Mechanics



Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics

Process EngineeringDesign and Computing in Engineering PracticeSolids and Structures

Electrical and Mechanical Systems

Introduction to Geology for Engineers

Furthermore, in the first and second year students need to choose several courses inagreement with the adviser of studies.
In the third year, students choose their specialisation and decide between Master ofEngineering (MEng) and Bachelor of Engineering (MEng). Successful BEng candidates
will be offered the chance to change to the MEng programme. Following
specialisation in third year, honours studies will include:Engineering Analysis and Methods 1



Fluid Mechanics

Heat, Mass and Momentum Transfer

Petroleum Geology and Reservoir Characterisation



Drilling and Well EngineeringReservoir Engineering I: Fundamentals



Petroleum Engineering DesignWell TestingProject & Safety Management

In the fourth year, students have the following mandatory courses:


Fluid Dynamics



Reservoir Engineering II: Performance and ModellingDrilling and Well EngineeringSafety and Reliability Engineering

Petroleum Production Engineering and Economics

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In addition, they need to select one of the following optional courses:
Engineering Project B and Engineering Management II - Engineering ProjectManagement



Leadership and Teamwork orEngineering Project Abroad

The major feature of the fourth year is the undertaking of an individual project in thearea of specialisation.
2.1.3. PETROLEUM ENGINEERING MASTER OF ENGINEERING
Students infirst year

Admission requirements

Duration

Entry requirements vary according to place of study, but
generally prospective students are required to have a goodlevel in mathematics and physics. Detailed entry
requirements can be found here.4

5 years

Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships are provided by the Aberdeen University forevery year of undergraduate study for the length of the degree. Awards are split
between merit awards, for students with exceptional academic qualifications, andaccess awards, for students who might find it difficult to enter higher education
without financial support. All UK-based applicants for a full-time undergraduate
degree at the University can apply.
Head of Programme: Dr Alfred Akisanya5This five-year programme is provided by the School of Engineering of the College ofPhysical Sciences and it consists of the following mandatory courses:

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CAD and Communications in Engineering Practice

Fundamentals of Engineering Materials

Chemistry for the Physical Sciences 2

Engineering Mathematics 1 and 2

Fundamental Engineering Mechanics



Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics

Process EngineeringDesign and Computing in Engineering PracticeSolids and Structures

Electrical and Mechanical Systems

Introduction to Geology for EngineersEngineering Analysis and Methods 1



Fluid Mechanics

Heat, Mass and Momentum Transfer

Petroleum Geology and Reservoir Characterisation



Drilling and Well EngineeringReservoir Engineering (I: Fundamentals and II: Performance and Modelling)

Petroleum Engineering DesignWell TestingProject & Safety Management



Fluid Dynamics

Safety and Reliability Engineering

Petroleum Production Engineering and Economics



Advanced Topics for MEng StudyMathematical Optimisation

Upstream Oil and Gas Processing

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In the fifth year students need to undertake a group design project in addition tocourses in Engineering Analysis & Methods and Engineering & Project Management.
Furthermore, in the first and second year students need to choose several courses inagreement with the adviser of studies. In the fourth year, students have to selectone of the following optional courses:


Individual Project and Engineering Management II - Engineering ProjectManagement



Leadership and Teamwork orIndividual Project Abroad

2.1.4. POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
2.1.5. OIL AND GAS ENGINEERING MASTER OF SCIENCE
Students infirst year

Admission requirements

Duration

A minimum of 2:1 (upper second class) UK Honours degree(or an honours degree from a non-UK institution which is
judged by the University to be of equivalent worth) in any
branch of Engineering, or Physics at a minimum of 2:1(upper second class) or above, or honours degree in a
relevant Physical Sciences subject also at minimum of a 2:1
or above.
English language requirement: IELTS overall grade of 6.5
with 6.0 in writing, or equivalent qualification

1 yearScholarships or other sources of funding: this programme has funded places for
Scottish and EU students as a result of funding provided by the Scottish Funding
Council. The funding awards, totaling more than half a million pounds, cover tuition
fees and living costs (up to £3,500). Decisions will be made based on academic merit.
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University. A full list of funding opportunities available can be found on the Collegeof Physical Sciences Funding webpage6.
Head of Programme: Dr Thangavel Thevar7
The Master of Science Degree in Oil & Gas Engineering is offered by the School ofEngineering of the College of Physical Sciences. It provides students with a detailed
knowledge of the technology required to ensure energy provision in the oil and gas
industry and aims to give both a theoretical and practical grounding equipping them
to become future managers of energy projects. Teaching is done by experts from theEngineering, Geology, Chemistry, and the Energy Industry.
The curriculum consists of the following courses:
Energy Technologies: Current Issues and Future Directions

Fundamental Concepts in Safety EngineeringFinding Oil: Geosciences in Exploration and Production

Project Management

Oil and Gas Chemistry

Facilities EngineeringWell & Reservoir EngineeringFlow Assurance

In the summer term, students are required to complete a dissertation. This isnormally specified in collaboration with industrial partners, supervised either in the
School of Engineering or in the companies.
2.1.6. OIL AND GAS STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING MASTER OF SCIENCE
Students infirst year
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Admission requirements

Duration

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A 2:1 honours degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, or Normallyequivalent. Applicants with other relevant qualifications will
3 years
be considered if they also have significant relevant (maximum
Structural Engineering professional experience. Ideally all 6 years)
applicants must have at least 1 or 2 years (depending on its
nature) of relevant experience.
English language requirement: IELTS overall grade of 6.5
with 6.0 in writing, or equivalent qualification
No specific scholarship programme. However, the Aberdeen University provides a
possibility to obtain a 20-percent discount on one year of postgraduate studies. It isavailable to UK, EU and international students that have completed a fullundergraduate degree at the Aberdeen University and are applying for full time
postgraduate study at the same University. A full list of funding opportunities
available can be found on the College of Physical Sciences Funding webpage8.
Head of Programme: Dr Paul Davidson9This Master Programme is provided by the School of Engineering of the College ofPhysical Sciences and has been developed jointly with the industry in response to aclear need for an effective means of transferring knowledge and skills from senior
experts in Industry and the University to the new generation of Structural Engineers.
This degree is fully accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), theInstitution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE)
and the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT). It is accredited asmeeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for
candidates who have already acquired an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng (Hons) oran Accredited IEng (Full) BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree.

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Available as part-time (by distance learning) only, this programme is normally takenover three years (maximum of 6 years is permitted), consisting of two modules at atime in each of the two semesters in each year. Half of the modules are delivered bywell-respected structural engineers in the Oil and Gas industry in Aberdeen, from avariety of companies. The remaining modules are delivered by recognised Aberdeen
University Academics.
The programme consists of twelve taught modules, which are normally taken two at
a time, over three years. The modules have been selected to provide maximum
relevance to current and future Industry requirements and are subject to constantmonitoring and re-appraisal by an Advisory Board of Industry Representatives.
These modules are the following:Conceptual Design of Top-Side Modules (year one)

Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics (year one)



Structural Dynamics (year one)

Design of Connections (year one)



Blast and Fire Engineering (year two)

Brownfield Engineering (year two)

Petrochemical Structural Engineering (year two)

Finite Element Methods (year two)Conceptual Design of Jackets and Subsea Structures (year three)Design of Stiffened Plates (year three)Re-Assessment of Existing Structures by Structural Reliability Analysis (yearthree)

Design of Jacket Attachments (year three)

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

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2.1.7. SUBSEA ENGINEERING MASTER OF SCIENCE
Students infirst year

Admission requirements

Duration

A UK Honours degree (or an honours degree from a non-UK 1 year
institution which is judged by the University to be of(full
equivalent worth) in any branch of Engineering at a 2:1 (upper time) or
second) class or above. Applicants with slightly lower
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qualifications in an Engineering subject (e.g. a UK equivalent months
2:2 (lower second) class honours degree) may be considered(part
if they can demonstrate they have 5 or more years oftime
professional experience judged by the University to be of distancedirect relevance to the programme.
learning)
English language requirement: IELTS overall grade of 6.5 with
6.0 in writing, or equivalent qualification
Scholarships or other sources of funding: this programme has funded places for
Scottish and EU students as a result of funding provided by the Scottish Funding
Council. The funding awards, totaling more than half a million pounds, cover tuition
fees and living costs (up to £3,500). Decisions will be made based on academic merit.
The University of Aberdeen also provides a possibility to obtain a 20-percent
discount on one year of postgraduate studies. It is available to UK, EU andinternational students that have completed a full undergraduate degree at theAberdeen University and are applying for full time postgraduate study at the same
University. A full list of funding opportunities available can be found on the Collegeof Physical Sciences Funding webpage10.
Head of Programme: Prof. Ekaterina Pavlovskaia11
The Master of Science in Subsea Engineering is provided by the School ofEngineering of the College of Physical Sciences. The programme seeks to address theneeds of the industry in terms of subject areas of fundamental importance. Its
objectives are to provide students with increased technical knowledge andunderstanding of the development and operation of subsea technologies and1011http://www.abdn.ac.uk/cops/courses/funding-118.php
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systems, as well as practical skills.
This degree is fully accredited by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science &Technology (IMarEST) and Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), theInstitution of Civil Engineers (ICE), the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE),
the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) and the Chartered Institution of Highways &Transportation (CIHT).
Subsea Engineering at the University of Aberdeen has a unique relationship with thesubsea industry both locally and internationally. The programme receives
contributions from local industrial organisations in terms of relevant contributions toteaching and support in the specification of group and individual projects.
The programme is available as both full-time and part-time (distance learning) study.
Distance learning students make use of the University's online virtual learning
environment to study via the internet.
The curriculum consists of the following courses12:Fundamental Safety & Risk Management Concepts

Project Management



Subsea Integrity

Subsea ControlsSubsea Construction, Inspection & Maintenance

Pipelines & Soil Mechanics



Riser Systems & Hydrodynamics



Flow Assurance

In addition, all students who satisfactorily complete the core modules will undertakean individual project after the final examinations. Projects will normally be specified

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in collaboration with industrial partners. Overseas students may undertake theirprojects with sponsoring companies in their own countries.
2.1.8. INTEGRATED PETROLEUM GEOSCIENCE MASTER OF SCIENCE
Students infirst year

Admission requirements

Duration

A degree or equivalent qualification at a high 2.1 (upper

1 yearsecond class) or above in Geology, Geophysics or in
combined honours, covering sufficient Geology. Students
with a first degree in Engineering will not be considered.
English language requirement: IELTS overall grade of 7.0
with 6.0 in writing, or equivalent qualification

No specific scholarship programme. However, the Aberdeen University provides a
possibility to obtain a 20-percent discount on one year of postgraduate studies. It isavailable to UK, EU and international students that have completed a fullundergraduate degree at the Aberdeen University and are applying for full time
postgraduate study at the same University. A full list of funding opportunities
available can be found on the College of Physical Sciences funding website13.
Head of Programme: Professor David Jolley14
The programme is provided by the School of Geosciences in the College of PhysicalSciences. It has been running since 1973 and is internationally regarded as one of the
top vocational training pathways in the world. The overall aim of this programme isto provide a full training in integrated petroleum geoscience, and it is the only
course of this type in Europe.

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Components of the course focus on all aspects of upstream geoscience, from initial
exploration for new prospects, through field appraisal and development, tomaximising recovery from mature and declining fields. Topics covered include:
seismic

interpretation,

petrophysicalanalysis,geochemicalevaluation,

sedimentology, structural analysis, and reservoir modelling. Skills in the analysis of
the subsurface are further developed by fieldwork on outcrops and by hands-on
experience with core logging.
The curriculum contains the following courses:
Geophysics and Petrophysics (first term)Applied Sedimentology (first term)Production Geology (second term)Regional Exploration (second term)Professional Skills incorporating International Field Trip (second term)

In the summer term, students must complete a final project on a relevant andapproved topic.
The Department is well equipped for all types of geoscience research and training.
As well as a wide range of analytical equipment, it has many state-of-the-art industry
software packages on computer workstations, including Petrel and the entire
Landmark seismic interpretation, well log correlation, and modelling suite. The
course uses the Geographix Discovery suite in the seismic components.

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2.1.9. SAFETY AND RELIABILITY ENGINEERING FOR OIL AND GAS MASTER OFSCIENCE
Students infirst year

Admission requirements

Duration

A 2:1 (upper second class) UK Honours degree (or an
honours degree from a non-UK institution which is
judged by the University to be of equivalent worth) inany branch of Engineering, Maths or Physics.
English language requirement: IELTS overall grade of
6.5 with 6.0 in writing, or equivalent qualification

1 year (fulltime) or 27-60
months (parttime study)

Scholarships or other sources of funding: The Lloyd's Register Foundation offers
between three and five MSc Safety & Reliability Engineering Scholarships. The
scholarship is open to all students wishing to commence the full time MSc in Safety& Reliability Engineering. The scholarship is valued at £ 15000 for the one year
duration of the MSc Safety & Reliability Engineering degree course. This will cover
UK/EU postgraduate tuition fees, with the remainder providing a maintenancestipend. This programme also has funded places for Scottish and EU students as aresult of funding provided by the Scottish Funding Council. The funding awards,
totalling more than half a million pounds, cover tuition fees and living costs (up to£ 3500 ). Decisions will be made based on academic merit. The University ofAberdeen also provides a possibility to obtain a 20-percent discount on one year of
postgraduate studies. It is available to UK, EU and international students that havecompleted a full undergraduate degree at the Aberdeen University and are applying
for full time postgraduate study at the same University. A full list of funding
opportunities available can be found on the College of Physical Sciences Funding
webpage15.

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Head of Programme: Dr John Harrigan16
The programme is provided by the School of Engineering of the College of PhysicalSciences. It aims to provide education and training at postgraduate level for
graduate engineers in the general area of safety engineering, reliability engineering,loss prevention and risk management.
It can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis, and also by part-time distancelearning. For full-time students the duration of the programme is 12 months. Parttime campus students attend for the equivalent of one or two days per week over a
period of two to three years, and part-time distance-learners study for around 20
hours per week for 27 months.
The programme provides an integrated approach to safety and reliability issues
across most of the traditional branches of engineering, and allows students tospecialise in offshore engineering, technical safety, reliability, legislations andregulations or human factors.
It consists of two half-sessions, the first running from September to January and thesecond from February to May. A number of industrially based external lecturers
contribute to the programme to provide examples of how theoretical concepts are
currently being applied in the industry.
The first half session consists of the following courses:

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Fundamental Safety Engineering & Risk Management Concepts

Statistics & Probability for Safety, Reliability & QualityFire & Explosion EngineeringOffshore Oil & Gas Production Systems

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The courses of the second half session are:


Advanced Methods for Risk & Reliability Assessment

Applied Risk Analysis & Management

Process Safety & Reliability

Human Factors

The programme also requires a final individual project, providing an opportunity for
personal research and providing a deeper insight into particular safety and reliability
problems. Each year, a large number of projects are carried out in industry
placements or being supervised by industrial specialists.
For full-time students taking the programme over 12 months, a dissertation has tobe prepared on work undertaken during the final individual project, which will
normally be specified in collaboration with industrial partners. For part-timestudents who are sponsored by their company or who are working for a company
approved by the University, a dissertation needs to be prepared on approved projectwork carried out within that company during the second or third year of the
programme.

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2.1.10. OIL AND GAS LAW WITH PROFESSIONAL SKILLS MASTER OF SCIENCE
Students infirst year

Admission requirements

Duration

A 2:1 honours degree in Law (or another related 1 year (full time)
discipline) or equivalent, relevant practical experienceor 2 years (partin the field of commercial law are beneficial.

time)

No specific scholarship programme. However, a full list of funding opportunities
available can be found on the School of Law webpage on funding17.
The Masters in Oil and Gas Law is a programme provided by the University ofAberdeen Law School. It aims to provide the skills and knowledge necessary to workon the legal aspects of the oil and gas industry.
It covers private law aspects of the sector (for e.g. joint ventures and contractual
arrangements), as well as public law and regulatory aspects (for e.g. environmental
protection, health and safety and taxation). Although the programme is focused on
UK oil and gas law, it also looks at the global legal regime for oil and gas.
The University of Aberdeen Law School is said to have one of the largest and mostable teams of oil and gas faculty in any European law school, which enables the Law
School to provide both strength and depth to the courses provided.
Teaching is organised on a modular basis. The topics covered by this programme are
the following:17



Critical Legal Thinking and AnalysisOil & Gas Law: State Control



Oil & Gas Law: Taxation of Upstream



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Oil & Gas Law Skills: Exploration and Production (the so-called “Professional
Skills” module)

Additionally, one further course must be selected from the options available, which
would normally be Oil & Gas Law.
The Professional Skills module is an option that is delivered through an intensive
summer school during June, followed by time spent in the preparation of theextended essay. The LLM Oil & Gas Law with Professional Skills offers students theopportunity to develop key practical skills required for the legal management of Oil& Gas exploration and production activity. Students in this programme will
undertake some additional classes, followed by a simulated practical exercise andsubmission of a report.
2.1.11. PETROLEUM, ENERGY ECONOMICS AND FINANCE MASTER OF SCIENCE(ECON)
Students infirst year

Admission requirements

Duration

At least an upper second-class honours degree, or

1 yearequivalent, in any discipline with either a significant
quantitative component or some component of either
economics or finance. For candidates who do not meet
normal admission requirements a Graduate Management
Admission test (GMAT) may be requested.
English language requirement: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, with
6.0 in writing and reading

Scholarships or other sources of funding: this programme has funded places for
Scottish and EU students as a result of funding provided by the Scottish Funding
Council. The funding awards, totaling more than half a million pounds, cover tuition
fees and living costs (up to £3,500). Decisions will be made based on academic merit.

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The aim of this programme, introduced in 2008 and provided by the Institute ofEnergy is to address the need for economic and finance skills in complex decisionmaking in the petroleum and energy industries.
The programme is structured around 3 semesters and includes the following
subjects:


Economic analysis

AccountingIntroduction to corporate financeQuantitative methodsIntroduction to energy and petroleum economics

Business strategy

Real options and decision making

Issues in energy and petroleum economics

Empirical methods in energy economics

During the summer term, students are required to carry out a dissertation project on
a topic of choice within the field of economic and finance in the petroleum andenergy industries. Past topics have included the analysis of issues in energy
infrastructure and energy policy analysis. Students can also carry out theirdissertations in collaboration with companies involved in the energy industry.
In addition to the formal teaching of the above-mentioned subjects, visiting speakers
working in the energy field will be invited to give lectures to students. Study visits
will also be organised to energy industry sites.
2.1.12. OIL AND GAS COMPUTING MASTER OF SCIENCE
Students infirst year

Admission requirements

Duration

The programme is aimed at graduates in Computer Science or

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requirement is a UK Honours degree (or an honours degreefrom a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to
be of equivalent worth) at 2:1 (upper second) class or above.
English language requirement: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, with aminimum of 6.0 in writing
Scholarships or other sources of funding: this programme has funded places for
Scottish and EU students as a result of funding provided by the Scottish Funding
Council. The funding awards, totaling more than half a million pounds, cover tuition
fees and living costs (up to £3,500 ). Decisions will be made based on academic merit.
This programme, provided by the Institute of Energy, has been developed incollaboration with leading oil and gas companies and service providers in the energy
industry to ensure the IT skills in demand in the oil and gas sector are met. The aimof this programme is to provide the industry with graduates with advanced
computing science expertise that also know about the sector.
The programme is structured around 3 semesters including the following topics:

Big data in Oil & Gas



Security for data, software and data centres

Sensor networksAutonomous intelligent systems

Computer modeling and simulation



Cloud computing and Web services



Mobile computingData visualisation

Data mining

Legal aspects of Oil & Gas software and data

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Once students have successfully completed the required modules, they will be asked
to carry out an industry-lead summer project. The best candidates will be hosted at amajor oil and gas company.
2.1.13. OIL AND GAS LAW WITH DISSERTATION MASTER OF LAWS
Students infirst year

Admission requirements

Duration

An upper-second-class Honours degree in law or

1 year (fullanother related discipline, or equivalent.

time) or 2-3

English language requirement: IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in

years (partwriting and reading, or equivalent

time)

Scholarships or other sources of funding: this programme has funded places for
Scottish and EU students as a result of funding provided by the Scottish Funding
Council. The funding awards, totaling more than half a million pounds, cover tuition
fees and living costs (up to £3,500 ). Decisions will be made based on academic merit.
A limited amount of funding is also available through the University and the Collegeof Arts and Social Sciences, for further information please refer to the Law School’s
website on funding18.
This programme, provided by the School of Law, aims to give students the adequate
skills and knowledge necessary to work on the legal aspects of the development of
the oil and gas industry. It covers private law aspects of the sector (for e.g. joint
ventures and contractual arrangements), as well as public law and regulatory aspects(for e.g. environmental protection, health and safety and taxation). Although theprogramme is focused on UK oil and gas law, it also looks at the global legal regime
for oil and gas.
The topics covered by this programme are the following:18

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Oil and gas law - Contracting

Oil and gas law - Regulation

Oil and gas law - Taxation of upstream

Downstream energy law

International investment arbitration in the energy sector

Students must complete four courses and a dissertation. The dissertation must be on
a topic within the area of specialisation.
2.1.14. RENEWABLE ENERGY ENGINEERING MASTER OF SCIENCE
Students infirst year

Admission requirements

Duration

A UK honours degree (or an honours degree from a non-UK
institution which is judged by the University to be ofequivalent worth) in any branch of engineering at a upper
second class or above, or honours degree in a relevant
physical sciences subject also at an upper second class or
above
English language requirement: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, with aminimum of 6.0 in writing

1 yearScholarships or other sources of funding: this programme has funded places for
Scottish and EU students as a result of funding provided by the Scottish Funding
Council. The funding awards, totaling more than half a million pounds, cover tuition
fees and living costs (up to £3,500). Decisions will be made based on academic merit.
Additional funding opportunities can be found on the College of Physical Sciences
funding website19.
The programme looks to provide students with a detailed knowledge of all the major
renewable energy sources and the engineering skills associated with them. The
programme is suitable for students with mechanical, civil, electrical, chemical and19

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other suitable engineering backgrounds. It is provided by the School of Engineeringof the College of Physical Sciences.
The programme is made up of the following modules:
Electrical Systems for Renewable EnergyRenewable Energy 1 (Solar and Geothermal)

Renewable Energy 2 (Biomass)

Fundamental Concepts in Safety EngineeringRenewable Energy 3 (Wind, Marine and Hydro)Energy Conversion and Storage

Renewable Energy Integration to GridLegislation, Planning and Economics

In addition, a dissertation is to be prepared on work undertaken during a final
individual project. This project is usually specified in collaboration with industrial
partners, supervised in the School of Engineering or in the companies.
2.1.15. PETROPHYSICS AND FORMATION EVALUATION MASTER OF SCIENCE
Students infirst year

Admission requirements

Duration

Applicants must be employed in a petroleum company, theyshould have an honours degree in a STEM subject such asgeoscience, chemistry, physics, mathematics or engineering.
Other qualification will be considered but must be discussed
in advance of application.
English language requirement: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent

27-60
monthsNo specific scholarships or sources of funding offered
This programme is a part-time Continuing Professional Development Master of
Science only available to professionals already employed as petrophysicists in the oiland gas industry. It is delivered in partnership with Senergy20, an energy services
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company. It aims to deliver the practical knowledge and understanding necessary forearly career petrophysicists or related disciplines to acquire a masters degree.
The programme consists of the following modules21:
Introduction to petrophysics and its role in the oil and gas industry



Coring and core analysis

Integrating petrophysics and seismic data for reservoir characterisation

Reservoir surveillance and operational petrophysics

Characterisation of complex reservoirs

Specialist formation evaluation

Professional skills and research planning

In addition to the taught modules, the programme also includes the completion of a
project in petrophysics and formation evaluation.

Students are expected toundertake and complete a study of a problem applicable to the use of petrophysics
and formation evaluation in the petroleum industry.
Commonly, the projects are constructed around a current problem a company might
be facing, but for which it is short of people. These projects usually involve original
research, and have not been worked on before. Students are expected to work on
their projects in the offices of their employers.

2.1.16. OIL AND GAS CHEMISTRY MASTER OF SCIENCE
Students in firstyear

Admission requirements

Duration

A lower second class honours degree or above in
Chemistry or an upper second class honours degree ina Chemistry related degree.

1 year21

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English language requirement: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent,with a minimum of 6.0 in writing
Scholarships or other sources of funding: Funding opportunities can be found on
the College of Physical Sciences funding website22.
This programme gives students an insight into the chemistry behind the selectionof materials and processes used in the oil and gas sector.
The programme consists of three semesters, each with a set number of modules.
These modules include:Processes, Materials and Bioremediation for the Energy IndustryMaterials for the Oil and Gas Industry

Interfacial Chemistry and Enhanced Oil Recovery

Analytical and Instrumental Methods level 1



The Oil and Gas Industry level 1

Research Skills

Environmental Impact Assessment



Flow Assurance and Oil Field Chemicals



Natural Gas and Refinery Processes and ChemistryGreen ChemistryAnalytical and Instrumental methods level 2



The Oil and Gas Industry level 2

In addition, students are required to complete an extended research project in theform of a dissertation at the end of the degree.
2.1.17. HYDROCARBON EXPLORATION MASTER OF SCIENCE (EXPLOHUB)
Students infirst year

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Duration

A UK Honours degree (or an honours degree from a non-UK

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institution which is judged by the University to be ofequivalent worth) in geology (or a closely related subject
within the geosciences) and will normally be at upper
second class BSc level (2.1).
Applicants with slightly lower qualifications (e.g. a UK
equivalent lower second (2:2) class honours degree) may beconsidered if they can demonstrate they have 3, or more,
years of professional experience judged by the University to
be of direct relevance to the programme.
English language requirement: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, witha minimum of 6.0 in writing(flexible)

No specific scholarships or sources of funding offered: However, students can besponsored by their current or future employers.
Head of Programme: Dr Stuart Archer23
The Master programme in Hydrocarbon Exploration is run by the University ofAberdeen “exploHUB”. “exploHUB” is a joint industry-academia training initiative
which provides an environment that prepares exploration geoscientists for thechallenge of discovering hydrocarbon resources. Trainees are immersed in a
professional exploration environment where they are supported by expert mentors
and state-of-the-art industry standard technologies. exploHUB is classed as"continuing professional development" rather than a post-graduate course.
exploHUB attracts primarily early to mid-career industry professionals and focuseson "learning while doing" rather than being classroom dominated.
The exploHUB curriculum is structured around three main modules:Global Basin Screening

Petroleum System Fundamentals

Play and Prospect Analysis

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complete a 3-month independent research project. The project can be designed incollaboration with the sponsor or employer. A list of past projects can be found on
the exploHUB webpage24.
Students also learn to use geoscience related software packages.
Students have access to state of the art learning facilities including 2D seiemic
layout tables and a 3D visualization suite. Further information on these facilities
can be found on the exploHUB webpage25.

2.1.18. FACILITIESIn addition to the specific facilities available in the different schools, the University ofAberdeen has an extensive range of research facilities. This includes the “Oceanlab”
sub-sea research facility. For further information on the University’s facilities pleaserefer to the overview of the campus webpage26.

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2.2

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

Newcastle University is a public research university, based in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
and is one of the leading universities in the UK. Originally part of the University ofDurham, Newcastle University became independent in 1963.
For the academic year 2013-2014, the University counted 22874 students in total, of
which around 5000 were from overseas (non-EU). The total number of staff for
2013-2014 was 5429.
The University is divided into three faculties: “Medical Sciences”, “Science,
Agriculture and Engineering”, and “Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences”. Eachfaculty is made up of a number of different schools.
Of particular interest is the Faculty of “Science, Agriculture and Engineering”, and its“School of Marine Science and Technology27” and “School of Civil Engineering andGeosciences28”. These schools offers a number of undergraduate and postgraduate
degrees teaching various aspects of the offshore profession.

2.2.1. UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
2.2.2. MARINE TECHNOLOGY WITH OFFSHORE ENGINEERING BACHELOR OF
ENGINEERING WITH HONOURS
Students infirst year

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Admission requirements

Duration

A level results of AAB-ABB including
Mathematics and preferably Physics and/or
Chemistry (or other equivalent qualification)
English language requirement: IELTS 6.0 or
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No specific scholarship programmeThis professionally accredited three-year Offshore Engineering Bachelor ofEngineering (BEng Honours) degree addresses the demands of the offshore
engineering industry and provides students with a basis in engineering fundamentals.
Students are taught the ability to design and produce fixed and floating offshore oiland gas production installations, and the crafts which service these and otheroffshore resource developments.
This degree is accredited by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science andTechnology29 (IMarEST), the Royal Institution of Naval Architects30, and theEngineering Council31, providing industry-wide recognition of this qualification.
The degree is divided into three stages, each stage lasting one academic year. The
different modules of these stages include:
Stage 1 - Compulsory modules:


EEE1007 Electrical Engineering I (For MAR)ENG1001 Engineering Mathematics IMAR1001 Marine Engineering Practice IMAR1002 Marine Statistics



MAR1003 Naval Architecture IMAR1004 Marine Informatics IMAR1005 Marine Production Management IMAR1006 Marine Engineering Science 1MAR1007 Materials in the Marine EnvironmentMAR1009 Marine Mechanics

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Stage 2 - Compulsory modules:

ENG2001 Accounting, Finance and Law for Engineers

ENG2008 Analytical Methods in Marine Technology

MAR2001 Marine Dynamics



MAR2002 Marine Engineering Practice IIMAR2006 Marine Structures IAMAR2007 Marine Structures IBMAR2008 Naval Architecture IIMAR2010 Resistance and Propulsion IMAR2012 Engineering Applications

MAR2013 Marine Production Management IIMAR2014 Marine Informatics II

Stage 3 - Compulsory modules:

MAR3003 Offshore DesignMAR3019 Marine Structures IIA

MAR3021 Marine Transport Business

MAR3024 Fluid Structure Interaction Modelling

MAR3026 Marine and Offshore Mechanics



MAR3027 Future Marine Projects

MAR3098 Project and Report

Optional modules:

EEE3010 Microprocessor Control



ENG8017 Management of New Product Introduction

MAR3012 Dynamic Modelling and Simulation

MAR3013 Internal Combustion EnginesMAR3015 Small Craft PoweringMAR3016 Marine Engineering III

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MAR3023 Offshore Vehicle DesignMAR3025 Offshore Studies



MAR3030 Naval Architecture III

MAR3031 Ship Manoeuvring Performance and Operability

MAR8038 High Speed and Advanced Craft

The programme consists of a combination of lectures, seminars (with speakers fromindustry and academia), and practical work. It also includes study visits in order for
students to see the applications of marine technology in a range of organisations,
including local and national marine production facilities, offshore rigs, and platform
building sites.
This degree is organised by the School of Marine Science and Technology. This
School has staff and students from all over the world. Networking opportunities areoffered to students through the local joint branch of Naval Architects and the
IMarEST, which is hosted in the School.
The student society, WETSOC, organises social activities, trips abroad, visits from
employers and trips to conferences around the UK. The School also organises trips
during the summer vacation, including visits to the university’s marine campus in
Singapore. Working in collaboration with the Singapore Institute of Technology,
Newcastle University also offers a full-time Bachelor’s degree in Offshore
Engineering in Singapore.
2.2.3. MARINE TECHNOLOGY WITH OFFSHORE ENGINEERING MASTER OFENGINEERING HONOURS
Students in firstyear

Admission requirements

Duration

A level results of AAB including Mathematics andpreferably Physics and/or Chemistry (or other non-UK
equivalent qualification)
English language requirement: IELTS 6.0 or equivalent

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No specific scholarship programmeThis professionally accredited four-year Offshore Engineering Master of Engineering
Honours (MEng Honours) degree also addresses the demands of the offshore
engineering industry, and provides students with a basis in engineering
fundamentals. Compared to the Bachelor of Engineering described above, thisdegree allows students to study offshore engineering at a greater depth.
Both the Bachelor of Engineering and the Master of Engineering degrees give
students the opportunity to become Chartered Engineer’s (CEng). However the
Master’s is considered a more direct route to becoming a Chartered Engineer as
students do need to undertake any further study.
With this degree students are taught the ability to design and produce fixed andfloating offshore oil and gas production installations, and the crafts which service
these and other offshore resource developments.
This degree is also accredited by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science andTechnology 32 (IMarEST), the Royal Institution of Naval Architects 33 , and theEngineering Council34.
This degree is divided into four stages, each stage lasting one academic year. The
different modules of these stages include:
Stage 1 - Compulsory modules:


EEE1007 Electrical Engineering I (For MAR)ENG1001 Engineering Mathematics IMAR1001 Marine Engineering Practice IMAR1002 Marine Statistics

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MAR1003 Naval Architecture IMAR1004 Marine Informatics IMAR1005 Marine Production Management IMAR1006 Marine Engineering Science 1MAR1007 Materials in the Marine EnvironmentMAR1009 Marine Mechanics

Stage 2 - Compulsory modules:

ENG2001 Accounting, Finance and Law for Engineers

ENG2008 Analytical Methods in Marine Technology

MAR2001 Marine Dynamics



MAR2002 Marine Engineering Practice IIMAR2006 Marine Structures IAMAR2007 Marine Structures IBMAR2008 Naval Architecture IIMAR2010 Resistance and Propulsion IMAR2012 Engineering Applications

MAR2013 Marine Production Management IIMAR2014 Marine Informatics II

Stage 3 - Compulsory modules:

MAR3003 Offshore DesignMAR3019 Marine Structures IIA

MAR3021 Marine Transport Business

MAR3024 Fluid Structure Interaction Modelling

MAR3026 Marine and Offshore Mechanics



MAR3027 Future Marine Projects

MAR3098 Project and Report

Optional modules:

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ENG8017 Management of New Product Introduction

MAR3012 Dynamic Modelling and Simulation

MAR3013 Internal Combustion EnginesMAR3015 Small Craft PoweringMAR3016 Marine Engineering III

MAR3017 Resistance and Propulsion IIMAR3022 Maritime Systems Analysis

MAR3023 Offshore Vehicle DesignMAR3030 Naval Architecture III

MAR3031 Ship Manoeuvering Performance and Operability

MAR8038 High Speed and Advanced Craft

Stage 4 - Compulsory modules:

MAR8021 Advanced Offshore Design

MAR8022 Marine Management Technology IIMAR8043 Shipping Market Analysis and Risk Management

MAR8059 Mooring and Riser Systems



MAR8403 Theory of Plates and Grillages

MAR8499 Group Project and Report

Optional modules:

CME8012 Business and Environmental Management

ENG8016 Advanced Computer-Aided Engineering

ENG8017 Management of New Product Introduction

MAR8003 Marine Transmission Systems



MAR8005 Design and Implementation of Experiments

MAR8024 Ship Performance at Sea

MAR8026 Marine Machinery Systems



MAR8027 Structural Response Analysis



MAR8034 Advanced Hydrodynamics



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MAR8038 High Speed and Advanced Craft



MAR8404 Further Design Studies (Marine Engineering)

MAR8405 Further Design Studies (Naval Architecture)

MAR8407 Further Design Studies (Small Craft Technology)

The degree programme, similarly to the Bachelor’s degree, consists of a combinationof lectures, seminars, practical work and study visits (including to offshore rigs andplatform building sites).
This degree is organised by the School of Marine Science and Technology. For further
information about the opportunities offered by this school to undergraduate
students, please refer to the information in the section above.

2.2.4. POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
2.2.5. RENEWABLE ENERGY ENTERPRISE AND MANAGEMENT (REEM)
Students infirst year

Admission requirements

Duration

A minimum of a second-class Honours degree, or equivalent,in a relevant subject such as geography, planning, surveying,business, economics, social policy, politics, product design,industrial management, environmental management, physicalor Earth sciences. Applicants who do not meet the standard
entry requirement should submit a CV detailing qualifications
and experience.
English language requirement: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent

Varies
(see
below
for
details)

Scholarship and other sources of funding: Newcastle University offers International
Scholarships35, and provides a list of available funding opportunities by externalorganisations 36 . Students can also consult their employers for sponsorship
opportunities.

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This postgraduate degree can be taken as a Master of Science (12 months full time;
60 months maximum part time), a Postgraduate Diploma (9 months full time; 60months maximum part time), or a Postgraduate Certificate (6 months minimum fulltime; 36 months maximum part time). Certain modules contained in this degree canalso be taken in the context of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
This programme is directed at students from different backgrounds who want todevelop knowledge and expertise in renewable energy, enterprise and management.
The programme covers issues such as: the social, political and economic climate inwhich renewable energy must work; the environmental impact of renewable energy
exploitation; planning and managing the future development and direction of therenewable energy industry; and starting and running a business.
This programme consists of a combination of distance learning and one-weekintensive courses. All students take compulsory modules, and Certificate, Diploma
and Master students choose between a number of additional optional modules.
Diploma and Master students then undertake a research project.
The compulsory modules include:

MST8010 Project Management Application



SPG8009 Renewable Energy: Policy, Politics and Ethics



SPG8012 Renewable Energy: Energy Management

SPG8013 Environmental Impact Assessment (Flexible Learning)

SPG8014 Introduction to Hydro, Wind, Wave and Tidal Energy

SPG8015 Introduction to Enterprise and Entrepreneurship in Science andEngineering

SPG8016 Business Enterprise in Science and Engineering

SPG8017 Introduction to Bioenergy and Photovoltaics



SPG8024 Quantifying Energy Decision Making



SPG8025 Energy from Earth

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2.2.6. RENEWABLE ENERGY FLEXIBLE TRAINING PROGRAMME (REFLEX)
Students infirst year

Admission requirements

Duration

A minimum of a second-class Honours degree, or
equivalentEnglish language requirement: IELTS 6.5 orequivalent

Varies (see below
for details)

Scholarship and other sources of funding: Newcastle University offers International
Scholarships37, and provides a list of available funding opportunities by externalorganisations 38 . Students can also consult their employers for sponsorship
opportunities.
This postgraduate degree can be taken as a Master of Science (12 months full time;
60 months maximum part time), a Postgraduate Diploma (nine months full time; 60months maximum part time), or a Postgraduate Certificate (six months minimum
full time; 36 months maximum part time).
This programme, approved by the Energy Institute, The Institute of Marine
Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST), The Institution of MechanicalEngineers (IMechE) and The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), is
designed to meet the needs of an expanding and developing renewable energy
industry. The programme looks at the complete renewable energy technology
industry and provides students with training in mechanical, electrical, chemical,
marine/offshore engineering, photovoltaic’s, geothermal energy, and economics.
Students of the Master of Science have to complete the 12 modules in addition to a
research project and a dissertation. Diploma students must complete nine modules

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and carry a research project and report. The Certificate students must complete six
modules. Each module is delivered by a combination of distance learning and a oneweek intensive course.
The compulsory modules include:

SPG8001 Renewable Energy: Resources

SPG8002 Renewable Energy: Photovoltaics and Geothermal Energy

SPG8003 Renewable Energy: Electrical Generation Systems



SPG8004 Renewable Energy: Grid Systems



SPG8005 Renewable Energy: Mechanical Power Transmission



SPG8006 Renewable Energy: Wind and Hydro Energy Technology

SPG8007 Renewable Energy: Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology

SPG8008 Renewable Energy: Biomass and Waste Technology

SPG8009 Renewable Energy: Policy, Politics and Ethics



SPG8010 Renewable Energy: Marine and Offshore Devices

SPG8011 Renewable Energy: Marine and Offshore Structures and Systems



SPG8012 Renewable Energy: Energy Management

SPG8095 Renewable Energy: Masters Project and Report

This degree is organised by the School of Marine Science and Technology.
2.2.7. MARINE AND OFFSHORE POWER SYSTEMS MASTER OF SCIENCE
Students infirst year

Admission requirements

DurationA second-class Honours degree, or international equivalent.
Relevant professional experience is desirable, although notessential
English language requirement: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent

1 yearScholarship and other sources of funding: Newcastle University offers International
Scholarships39, and provides a list of available funding opportunities by external
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organisations 40 . Students can also consult their employers for sponsorship
opportunities.
This programme is aimed at graduate engineers who wish to specialise in the design,
analysis and operation of power systems on ships and offshore structures. It
provides students with an overview of the dynamic behaviour of ocean engineeringsystem and the operational techniques and analysis for its evaluation.
The degree aims to develop the knowledge and understanding of students in:

Design, selection, analysis and installation of marine transmission systems

Interaction between the external loading and structural behaviour of oceanengineering systemKey areas associated with advanced offshore designMathematics and physics appropriate to marine technology and related fields

Management principles and business practices

Production practice including codes of practice and regulatory framework

The programme also develops the students’ practical skills in order to:

Select and apply appropriate mathematical and computer based methods formodeling and analysing relevant problems

Use scientific principles in the development of engineering solutions topractical problems

Use scientific principles in the modeling and analysis of engineering systems,
processes and products

Test design ideas practically through laboratory work or simulation withtechnical analysis and to evaluate the results critically

Integrate and evaluate information and data from a variety of sources

A description of the different modules of this programme can be found below:

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Compulsory modules:

MAR8001 Research Skills

MAR8003 Marine Transmission Systems



MAR8021 Advanced Offshore Design

MAR8025 Ship Propulsion

MAR8026 Marine Machinery Systems



MAR8063 Marine Electrical Power Systems



MAR8098 Dissertation

Optional modules:

MAR8011 Dynamics of Offshore Installations



MAR8017 Marine Electro-TechnologyMAR8018 Optimal Marine Design

MAR8022 Marine Production Business

MAR8023 Surveying Ships and Offshore Installations



MAR8059 Mooring and Riser Systems

This degree is organised by the School of Marine Science and Technology.
2.2.8. MARINE ENGINEERING MASTER OF SCIENCE
Students infirst year

Admission requirements

DurationA second-class Honours degree, or international equivalent.
Relevant professional experience is desirable, although notessential.
English language requirement: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent

1 yearScholarship and other sources of funding: Newcastle University offers International
Scholarships41, and provides a list of available funding opportunities by external

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organisations 42 . Students can also consult their employers for sponsorship
opportunities.
This programme is designed to give students a sound knowledge of marine
engineering and its practical application. It provides an overview of subjects
associated with 'Naval architecture (hull and propulsion)' and 'Marine Engineering(machinery).
The programme aims at developing the knowledge and understanding of:

Design, selection, analysis and installation of marine transmission systems

Key areas associated with advanced offshore designMathematics and physics appropriate to marine technology and related fields

Management principles and business practices

Production practice including codes of practice and regulatory framework

The programme also looks to develop practical skills in order to:

Select and apply appropriate mathematical and computer based methods formodeling and analysing relevant problems

Use scientific principles in the development of engineering solutions topractical problems

Use scientific principles in the modeling and analysis of engineering systems,
processes and products

Test design ideas practically through laboratory work or simulation withtechnical analysis and to evaluate the results critically

Integrate and evaluate information and data from a variety of sources

A description of the different modules of this programme can be found below:
Compulsory modules:
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MAR8003 Marine Transmission Systems



MAR8024 Ship Performance at Sea

MAR8025 Ship Propulsion

MAR8026 Marine Machinery Systems



MAR8031 Marine Electrical Power Systems



MAR8032 Marine Electric Propulsion

MAR8098 Dissertation

Optional modules:

MAR8017 Marine Electro-TechnologyMAR8018 Optimal Marine Design

MAR8022 Marine Production Business

MAR8023 Surveying Ships and Offshore Installations



MAR8029 Marine Transport and Economics

This degree is organised by the School of Marine Science and Technology.
2.2.9. MARINE STRUCTURE AND INTEGRITY MASTER OF SCIENCE
Students infirst year

Admission requirements

DurationA second-class Honours degree, or international equivalent.
Relevant professional experience is desirable, although notessential.
English language requirement: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent

1 yearScholarship and other sources of funding: Newcastle University offers International
Scholarships43, and provides a list of available funding opportunities by externalorganisations 44 . Students can also consult their employers for sponsorship
opportunities.

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This programme is directed at students wanting to specialise in structural design andanalysis of ships, fixed and floating offshore oil and gas platforms and pipelines. The
programme includes taught modules, a research project and a dissertation.
A description of the different modules of this programme can be found below:
Compulsory modules:

CME8040 Corrosion and Corrosion Control



MAR8001 Research Skills

MAR8011 Dynamics of Offshore Installations



MAR8018 Optimal Marine Design

MAR8027 Structural Response Analysis



MAR8062 Structural Integrity of Pipelines

MAR8098 Dissertation



MAR8403 Theory of Plates and Grillages

Optional modules:

MAR8012 Design and Construction

MAR8002 Marine Fluid Dynamics



MAR8022 Marine Production Business

MAR8023 Surveying Ships and Offshore Installations

This degree is organised by the School of Marine Science and Technology.

2.2.10. MARINE TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION CONSORTIUM (MTEC)
Students infirst year

Admission requirements

DurationA second-class Honours degree, or equivalent.
English language requirement: IELTS 6.5 orequivalent

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Scholarship and other sources of funding: Nine bursaries of £3,600 are available tostudents applying for the marine renewable energy technology stream.
This programme is offered by the Marine Technology Education Consortium (MTEC).
MTEC is a consortium of four UK universities recognised for their excellence inmarine technology education and research: University of Newcastle, University ofStrathclyde in Glasgow, University of Southampton and University College London(UCL). It is designed specifically for graduates in the marine industry and teaches
new and advanced technical and managerial skills, in conjunction with business andmanagement applications. Each module is delivered by a combination of distancelearning and a one-week intensive course.
This postgraduate degree can be taken as a Master of Science, a Postgraduate
Diploma, a Postgraduate Certificate or a Certificate (Rolls Royce plc).
The Master and Diploma are accredited for students seeking Chartered Engineer
registration by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology, theInstitution of Mechanical Engineers and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects. The
programme also links in with the Rolls-Royce graduate training programme.
Eight technology streams are available for those studying for the Master or Diploma:
naval architecture; marine engineering; offshore engineering; small craft design;classification and survey; conversion and repair; defence; and marine renewableenergy.
Moreinformation

about

the

MTEC

modules

can

be

found

here:

http://www.mtec.ac.uk/mod_list.html
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2.2.11. OFFSHORE AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY MASTER OF SCIENCE
Students infirst year

Admission requirements

DurationA second-class Honours degree, or equivalent, in engineeringor another relevant subject. Practical experience in therelevant field is desirable, although not essential.
English language requirement: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent

1 yearScholarships or other sources of funding: the School of Marine Science andTechnology offers Research Studentships. Newcastle University also offers
International Scholarships45, and provides a list of available funding opportunities byexternal organisations46. Students can also consult their employers for sponsorship
opportunities.
This programme is directed at students wanting to specialise in the design andoperation of offshore oil and gas platforms, production, process and transportationof hydrocarbons.
The programme looks to provide students with:

A sound theoretical grasp of offshore engineering, and the ability to apply
knowledge practically through real world industry projects

Awareness of social and environmental needs when applying engineeringknowledge

Experience of testing design ideas through laboratory work or simulation plus
technical analysis and critical results evaluation

Confidence in applying professional judgment to balance risks, costs, benefits,safety, reliability, aesthetics and environmental impact

Transferable skills in computing, IT, data collection and analysis, problem
formulation and solving, and communication

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On completion of the programme students are expected to:Be able to design creative and innovative systems, whilst applying
mathematical and computer based methods for modeling and analysis

Be skilled in management principles and business practices, including projectmanagementHave the knowledge required to contribute to the international maritime
industry at professional engineering level

The programme consists of a number of taught modules, a research project and a
dissertation.
Compulsory modules:

CME8021 Safety, Risk and Environmental Management

CME8022 Hydrocarbon Production and Process Engineering

LAW8035 Foundations of Environmental Law and PolicyMAR8001 Research Skills

MAR8002 Marine Fluid Dynamics



MAR8022 Marine Production Business

MAR8098 Dissertation

Optional modules:

CEG3003 Engineering Ethics and Sustainability

CEG8101 Core Concepts in Environmental Engineering

LAW3010 Company Law

MAR8059 Mooring and Riser Systems

This degree is organised by the School of Marine Science and Technology.
2.2.12. OFFSHORE ENGINEERING MASTER OF SCIENCE
Students infirst year

Admission requirements－ 51 －

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A second-class Honours degree, or equivalent, inengineering or another relevant subject. Practical experiencein the relevant field is desirable, although not essential.
English language requirement: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent

1 yearScholarships or other sources of funding: the School of Marine Science andTechnology offers Research Studentships. The Petrofac/Royal Academy ofEngineering also offers Fellowships for the Enhanced Graduate Engineer. In addition,
Newcastle University offers International Scholarships 47 , and provides a list ofavailable funding opportunities by external organisations 48 . Students can also
consult their employers for sponsorship opportunities.
This programme aims at students who want to specialise in the design, dynamic andstrength analysis of fixed and floating offshore oil and gas platforms as well as
subsea systems including marine systems to produce renewable energy.
The programme looks to provide students with:

A sound theoretical grasp of offshore engineering, and the ability to apply
knowledge practically through real world industry projects

Awareness of social and environmental needs when applying engineeringknowledge

Experience of testing design ideas through laboratory work or simulation plus
technical analysis and critical results evaluation

Confidence in applying professional judgment to balance risks, costs, benefits,safety, reliability, aesthetics and environmental impact

Transferable skills in computing, IT, data collection and analysis, problem
formulation and solving, and communication

On completion of the programme students are expected to:47
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Be able to design creative and innovative systems, whilst applying
mathematical and computer based methods for modeling and analysis

Be skilled in management principles and business practices, including projectmanagementHave the knowledge required to contribute to the international maritime
industry at professional engineering level

The programme consists of a number of taught modules, a research project and a
dissertation.
Compulsory modules:

MAR8001 Research Skills

MAR8002 Marine Fluid Dynamics



MAR8021 Advanced Offshore Design

MAR8027 Structural Response Analysis



MAR8059 Mooring and Riser Systems



MAR8062 Structural Integrity of Pipelines

MAR8098 Dissertation



MAR8403 Theory of Plates and Grillages

Optional modules :MAR8018 Optimal Marine Design

MAR8022 Marine Production Business

MAR8023 Surveying Ships and Offshore Installations



MAR8034 Advanced Hydrodynamics

This degree is organised by the School of Marine Science and Technology.
2.2.13. PETROLEUM GEOCHEMISTRY MASTER OF SCIENCE
Students infirst year

Admission requirements－ 53 －

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A second-class Honours degree, or international equivalent, in
an appropriate discipline. Relevant work experience isdesirable, although not essential.
English language requirement: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent

1 yearScholarships or other sources of funding: the School of Civil Engineering andGeosciences offers Research Studentships. In addition, Newcastle University offers
International Scholarships49, and provides a list of available funding opportunities byexternal organisations50.
This programme is aimed at those wanting to pursue a career in petroleum
exploration and its related service industries or further academic research in thisarea. The programme is accredited by the Geological Society of London and Joint
Board of Moderators (JBM).
The programme covers the following areas of expertise:Origin of petroleum source rock and processes of oil and gas generation in
sedimentary basinsProcesses influencing petroleum migration and trappingGeochemistry of petroleum reservoirs



Geochemistry of molecular marker compounds in sediments and crude oils
and their uses and limitations

Role played by the petroleum geochemist in the oil and gas industries,
especially in petroleum systems analysis and appraisals of hydrocarbon
prospectively

Principles, applications and limitations of the main analytical techniques usedin petroleum geochemistry

Theory and practice of microscopy in the study of sedimentary organic
matter and its value and limitations

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Students will gain skills enabling them to:Critically assess the quality of data generated by analytical geochemical
techniques

Present and summarise such data in graphical and tabular form, and criticallyappraise its significance, using statistical techniques where applicable

Understand the principles, applications and limitations of the main analyticaltechniques used in petroleum geochemistry

Acquire practical experience of modern organic geochemical techniquesPlan, execute and present a research projectThis degree is accredited as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for aChartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired an Accredited
CEng (Partial) BEng (Hons) undergraduate first degree or an Accredited IEng (Full)
BEng / BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree.
The programme consists of a compulsory taught modules, followed by a summer
research project written up as a dissertation. The modules include:

CEG8601 Research Methods

CEG8621 Molecular Marker Compounds



CEG8623 Maturation and the Generation of Oil and Gas



CEG8624 Migration and Reservoir Geochemistry

CEG8625 Chemical Analysis of Organic Matter

CEG8626 Petroleum in the Environment

CEG8627 Geology of the Wessex Basin

CEG8628 Petroleum Systems Analysis of the Wessex Basin

CEG8629 Petroleum Systems Analysis



CEG8632 Sedimentary Organic Matter 1

CEG8633 Sedimentary Organic Matter 2



CEG8705 Geographic Information Systems



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2.2.14. ENVIRONMENTAL AND PETROLEUM GEOCHEMISTRY MASTER OF SCIENCE
Students infirst year

Admission requirements

Duration

A minimum of a second-class Honours degree, or aninternational equivalent, in an engineering or science
subject. Other qualifications or relevant professional
experience are also considered.
English language requirement: IELTS 6.5, with a minimumof 6.0 in each category, or equivalent

1 year (fulltime), or up
to 4 years
part time

Scholarships or other sources of funding: the School of Civil Engineering andGeosciences provides some postgraduate funding.
This programme is an introduction to environmental geochemistry for those wanting
to follow a research-oriented career path. It also aims to provide students withadvanced understanding, knowledge and specialist technical skills for a career in theenvironmental industry with a focus on the interactions between petroleum and theenvironment.
The progamme provides students with an advanced knowledge and understanding
in the areas of:

Low temperature geochemistry of waters, soils and sediments



The fundamental role of micro-organisms in catalysing low temperaturegeochemical reactions

Origins, toxicity and ultimate fates of pollutantsModern techniques for the analysis of environmental materials

Impact and geochemistry of oil in the environment

The programme consists of compulsory taught modules followed by a summer
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laboratory, field work and computer-based modeling. They will also have theopportunity to work alongside one of the university’s established research groups,
and some placement projects may be available with industrial partners.
The modules of this programme are:

CEG8405 Air Pollution

CEG8601 Research Methods

CEG8604 Introduction to Microbiology and Microbial Transformation of
Pollutants

CEG8605 Aqueous Geochemistry

CEG8606 Sources Fates and Control of Pollutants

CEG8608 Contaminated Land



CEG8621 Molecular Marker Compounds



CEG8626 Petroleum in the Environment

CEG8632 Sedimentary Organic Matter

CEG8634 Environmental Analytical Geochemistry

CEG8705 Geographic Information Systems



CEG8695 Consultancy Project OR CEG8696 MSc Project and Dissertation in
Geosciences

This degree is organised by the School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences.

2.2.15. PIPELINE ENGINEERING MASTER OF SCIENCE
Students infirst year

Admission requirements

Duration

A first-class or upper-second-class Honours degree, or
equivalent, in a relevant engineering subject is preferred.
English language requirement: IELTS 6.5, or equivalent

Varies
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Scholarship and other sources of funding: Newcastle University offers International
Scholarships51, and provides a list of available funding opportunities by externalorganisations 52 . Students can also consult their employers for sponsorship
opportunities.
This postgraduate degree can be taken as a Master of Science (12 months full time;
24 months part time), a Postgraduate Diploma (12 months full time; 24 months
maximum part time), or a Postgraduate Certificate (12 months minimum full time;
24 months maximum part time).
This programme is directed at students wanting to practise as pipeline engineers. It
is the only accessible Master of Science course dedicated to high pressure oil and gas
pipeline engineering in the world.
In order to tailor the programme to the needs of the industry, the oil and gas
industry is involved in the development of the curriculum.
The programme aims to give students:An understanding of the key steps in a pipeline’s lifecycle: design,
construction, installation, asset management, maintenance and dismantling,
and the technical issues affecting themInvaluable experience from specialists in pipeline operating, construction,
integrity and consulting, providing real issues, problems and solutions



The ability to propose, test and evaluate a thesis through selection of
appropriate experimental, computer simulation or data analysis procedures

Skills in identifying, designing and applying laboratory tests to solve pipeline
engineering problems

Knowledge in selecting and applying appropriate mathematical models in thesimulation and analysis of pipeline engineering problems and data

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as a pipeline engineer by prospective employers.
For the Master of Science students take compulsory modules, in addition to a
research project and a dissertation.
For the Postgraduate Diploma and the Postgraduate Certificate students take bothcompulsory modules and optional modules.
Compulsory modules:

CME8021 Safety, Risk and Environmental Management

CME8022 Hydrocarbon Production and Process Engineering

CME8039 Materials and Fabrication



CME8040 Corrosion and Corrosion Control



MAR8009 Fundamentals of Pipeline EngineeringMAR8010 Pipeline Structural Analysis



MAR8011 Dynamics of Offshore Installations



MAR8012 Design and Construction

MAR8013 Asset Management

MAR8053 Elements of Economics and Business FinanceMAR8057 Civil and Geotechnical Aspects of Pipeline EngineeringMAR8097 Pipeline Engineering ProjectThis degree is organised by the School of Marine Science and Technology.

2.2.16. SUBSEA ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT MASTER OF SCIENCE
Students infirst year

Admission requirements

Duration

An upper-second-class Honours degree in a relevant

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equivalentor 2-3 years (parttime)

Scholarship and other sources of funding: Newcastle University offers International
Scholarships53, and provides a list of available funding opportunities by externalorganisations 54 . Students can also consult their employers for sponsorship
opportunities.
This programme aims at experienced and recently graduated engineers wanting todevelop their subsea knowledge given that subsea engineering plays a vital role in
the exploitation of oil and gas resources. In order to tailor make the programme to
the needs of the industry, the curriculum has been developed in collaboration withindustry partners.
The programme consists of taught modules delivered in short ‘intensive schools’ andfeature industry guest speakers, site visits, industry-based projects andmultidisciplinary teaching. The taught modules are sometimes combined withassignments. Students will also undertake a research project leading to adissertation. The research project is supported by an academic supervisor and may
be conducted with an industrial partner which, where appropriate, can be thestudent’s employer.
Compulsory modules:

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EEE8072 Subsea Control and Communication Systems



MAR8045 Fundamentals of Subsea Engineering - Semester 1MAR8046 Materials and Corrosion Aspects of Subsea EngineeringMAR8047 Reliability and Integrity Management of Subsea Systems



MAR8048 Subsea Surveying, Positioning and Installation

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MAR8050 Deepwater Pipelines

MAR8051 Design and Manufacture of Pipelines, Risers and Umbilicals



MAR8052 Dynamics of Subsea Installations



MST8020 Subsea Project Management Application



NBS8242 Advanced Operations Management

This degree is organised by the School of Marine Science and Technology.

2.2.17. FACILITIESThe University is well equipped for a range of practical work and students will also
have access to local workshops for hands-on experience. The School of Marine
Science and Technology in particular has invested in modern laboratories
integrated with the central research facilities of the University.
The School also benefits from a dedicated network of computers, many equippedwith specialist application software for marine structural design and marine science
analysis, including Aveva Marine, Maxsurf, AutoCAD, Primer and many others.
Many of the facilities are unique to Newcastle University and include:The only operational cavitation tunnel in the UK, used for testing models of
ship propellers and other propulsion devices, submarine vehicles and theimmersed parts of other marine structuresA 37-metre towing tank for ship model experiments



A combined wind, wave and current tank for complex modelling of the fullmarine environmentA new £1m Research Vessel, The Princess Royal, which was designed inhouse by staff and students in the School of Marine Science and TechnologyA hydrodynamics laboratory with wave-making and electronic recording
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A dedicated computer cluster running specialist marine design software a
specialist technical library and archive

2.2.18. EMPLOYABILITY
As one of the top 20 ‘most targeted’ universities by the UK’s leading
employers, Newcastle

graduates haveanexcellent reputation with

graduate

recruiters.
Over 260 employers visit the University each year to attend recruitment fairs, holdinterviews and deliver presentations. The University holds two large, annual
recruitment fairs attracting major graduate employers, plus sector specific fairs for IT,
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2.3

BERGEN UNIVERSITYThe University of Bergen was founded in 1946 and is a research university with ahigh international profile. It focuses on basic research, research-based teaching andthe development of academic disciplines. In addition to research and education in
the traditional university disciplines, the academic profile of the University of Bergen
has two major focuses, namely marine research and co-operation with developing
countries.
In 2012 (latest figures available) the University of Bergen had a total student
population of 14290 of which 1584 were international students. It consists of six
faculties and 60 different specialised departments, centres and institutes. Total
academic staff amounted to around 2064.
Of particular relevance is the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences and its
three (out of altogether eight) departments:


The Department of Physics and Technology



The Department of Earth Science and

The Geophysical Institute

The Department of Physics and Technology provides bachelor programmes inphysics as well as process and technology, 17 lines of studies at master level, andPhD education. The relevant Bachelor programme is the Programme in Petroleum
and Process Technology. As for Master Programmes, the ones of importance are theMaster's Programme in Petroleum Technology and the Master’s Programme inProcess Technology.
The Department of Earth Science embodies research and research based education
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petroleum, climate and earth quake-seismology. The research is conducted on landand sea all over the globe. Amongst others this Department offers a Master's
Programme in Earth Science, which offers specialisations in petroleum geoscienceand marine geology and geophysics.
Another relevant department is the Geophysical Institute, which is an internationallyacknowledged contributor to the development of marine research and weather
forecasting methods. Its research strategy rests upon the use of own cutting-edge
measurement techniques developed in collaboration with technology partners incombination with theoretical studies and modelling in geophysics. The relevant
programme that the Institute provides is the Master’s programme in Energy, which
comprises energy technology as well as renewable and nuclear energy and carbon
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2.3.2. BACHELOR’S PROGRAMME IN PETROLEUM AND PROCESS TECHNOLOGY
Students in firstyear

Admission requirements

Duration

158 (in 2012), 177(in 2013)

High School Diploma, sufficient proficiency in
Norwegian and English, a Norwegian ID-number

3 years

No specific scholarship programme
Heads of Programme: Prof. Harald Høiland (for petroleum technology) and AssociateProf. Pawel Kosinski (for process technology)
The Bachelor’s Programme in Petroleum and Process Technology is provided by the
Department of Physics and Technology of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural
Sciences. It includes a variety of courses, such as introductory courses to petroleum
and process technology, geology, algebra, chemistry and energy, mechanics,
reservoir physics, reservoir technology, chemical thermodynamics, fluid mechanics
and heat transfer, and calculus. Furthermore, students can choose between thecourse on Electromagnetism and Optics and Basic Measurement Science and the one
on Experimental Physics. They can also choose between the course on Petroleum
geology and the course on Mass Transfer and Phase Equilibrium.
The course “Introduction to Petroleum and Process Technology” entails learning
about petroleum exploration, production technology, and about the transport andprocessing facilities for oil and gas. The course on “Petroleum geology” explains themost important methods utilized in exploration for hydrocarbons and theirproduction.
The programme also contains practical learning, such as designing basic installations
for handling one-phase flow in the process industries, and designing basic
installations for heat exchange in the process industries.

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2.3.3. POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
2.3.4. MASTER’S PROGRAMME IN PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY
Students in firstyear

Admission requirements

Duration

39 (in 2012 and2013)

Bachelor's degree of 3 or 4 years’ duration from anapproved institution of higher education, which must
include courses in mathematics, physics and chemistry,in addition to geology and reservoir technology,
average grade of an international bachelor's degree
has to be at least 2nd class, upper division/B(corresponding to a Norwegian grade C), proficiency inEnglish, open only for Norwegian applicants andinternational applicants residing in Norway

2 years

No specific scholarship programme
Head of Programme: Prof. Harald Høiland
This programme is provided by the Department of Physics and Technology of theFaculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences.
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Reservoir Chemistry

Reservoir Geophysics

Reservoir Physics

Reservoir Geology



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Each of the specialised areas contains various compulsory or elective courses and a
Master Thesis. For Reservoir Physics, subjects are chosen in consultation with thestudent’s academic supervisor. The elective courses available are: Reservoir
Simulation, Integrated Operations in Drilling and Production, Selected Topics inPetroleum Technology and Reservoir Characterization and Recovery techniques. The
course on Integrated Operations in Drilling and Production explains the principles
and techniques behind the drilling, directional drilling and placement of the wellborewith respect to the optimisation of production.
Under the specialisation areas Reservoir Geophysics and Reservoir Geology, students
choose subjects in consultation with their academic supervisors.
The specialisation area Reservoir Chemistry has two mandatory courses, i.e. Surface
and Colloid Chemistry and Experimental Techniques in Physical Chemistry, and therest of the subjects are chosen in consultation with the student’s academic
supervisor.
The specialisation field Reservoir Mechanics contains two mandatory courses,
namely Flow in Porous Media and Reservoir Simulation. Further to this, the students
have to choose between the course Partial Differential Equations and the course
Continuum Mechanics. The other half of the subjects is chosen in consultation withthe academic supervisor.
2.3.5. MASTER’S PROGRAMME IN PROCESS TECHNOLOGY
Students in firstyear

Admission requirements

Duration

30 (in 2013) and26 (in 2012)

Bachelor's degree of 3 or 4 years’ duration from anapproved institution of higher education, which must
include courses in mathematics, physics and chemistry(competence in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics
are especially important), average grade of aninternational Bachelor's degree has to be at least 2ndclass, upper division/B (corresponding to a Norwegian

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Norwegian applicants and international applicants
residing in Norway
No specific scholarship programme
Head of Programme: Associate Prof. Pawel KosinskiThis programme is provided by the Department of Physics and Technology of theFaculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences.
It offers several specialisation areas, of which one needs to be chosen:

SeparationProcess Safety Technology

Chemometrics

Multiphase Systems

The specialisation area Separation provides analyses of different unit operations
with respect to energy and flow conditions. It has one mandatory course on Oil and
Gas Processing, which aims to give a fundamental understanding of the basic
principles of the design of new industrial process plants as well as for the
optimisation of existing plants. The elective courses available are on Fluid Mechanics
and Heat Transfer as well as Mass Transfer and Phase Equilibrium.
The core of the specialisation area Process Safety Technology consists of the courseon explosion hazards in the process industry and on combustion physics. The
elective courses are: Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer, Mass Transfer and Phase
Equilibrium, and Risk Analysis – Methods and Application. The latter is conducted incollaboration with DNV GL. There are several optional courses on Oil and Gas
Processing, Introduction to Multiphase Systems, Gas Dynamics and Dust Explosions
in the Process Industries.

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The specialisation area Chemometrics contains a mandatory course on Process andEnvironmental Chemometry, which provides an introduction to analysis andmonitoring of industrial processes by means of data analytical methods. The
methods are illuminated with real examples from both onshore and offshore processindustry, e.g. oil-source correlation, modelling of reservoir characteristics from welllogs and application on rigs and refineries. Furthermore, there are also several
optional courses, from which two need to be chosen: Environmental Chemistry,
Petroleum Chemistry (where modern procedures for fractionating and analysing oil
and gas are also presented), Chemical Thermodynamics, Reservoir Technology,
Measurement Technology, Oil and Gas Processing and other57. The elective courses
available are on Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer and on Mass Transfer and Phase
Equilibrium
A Master’s in Multiphase Technology focuses on transport phenomena in multiphasesystems, i.e. flow and heat and mass transport in such systems. The mandatory
course introduces multiphase technology and elective courses available are on Fluid
Mechanics and Heat Transfer and on Mass Transfer and Phase Equilibrium. There arealso several optional courses, of which minimum one needs to be chosen, on
Differential Geometry, Numerical Techniques for Process Technology, Dust
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2.3.6. MASTER’S PROGRAMME IN EARTH SCIENCE
Students infirst year

Admission requirements

Duration

120

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent higher degree, average
grade of the Bachelor’s degree of at least 2nd class upperdivision/B or the equivalent as academic result, Bachelor
degree must include knowledge and competence in earthscience and/or related fields corresponding to 90 ECTS (oneand a half academic year), a good command in English,
academic degree not older than two years (exceptions

2 years

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No specific scholarship programme
Head of Department: Gunn Mangerud59
This programme is provided by the Department of Earth Science, one of thedepartments of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. It aims to give
students a broad general knowledge of geoscience, as well as research skills in thechosen speciality. Master's projects range from dealing with theoretical aspects ofsolid Earth physics to applied geology. The proximity to the North Sea oil fields, andthe access to two ocean going research vessels equipped for marine reflection
seismics, give students a great opportunity within petroleum and marine research.
The department has extensive cooperation with the petroleum industry, andparticipates in several international research projects in geodynamics.
Within this programme, students can choose between five specialisations, mirroring
the five main research groups in the department:

Quaternary geology and paleoclimate

Geobiology

Petroleum geoscienceMarine geology and geophysics



Geodynamics

Within each of the specialisation area, students choose their courses in consultation
with their academic supervisor. They also have to submit a Master Thesis.
The Master programme in Quaternary geology and palaeoclimate includes
knowledge about the geological and climatological history during the last three
million years. It also includes work in field and laboratory courses.

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The Master in Geobiology includes different topics within the interactions between
magmatic, metamorphic, hydrothermal, geochemical and biological processes inmodern and ancient geological time, biological and (bio)geochemical processes inmarine sediments, sedimentary provenance, and weathering reactions and aquaticgeochemistry. It also covers marine research cruises and on-land fieldwork, in
combination with laboratory research.
Students who specialise in Petroleum Geoscience gain basic skills in geology andgeophysics, as well as enhanced recovery of oil and gas in an economic and safemanner. The wide spectrum of courses offered provides the students the skills
coherent with the requirements of the industry for petreoleum geoscientific work.
The Master in Marine Geology and Geophysics consists of acquisition andinterpretation of geophysical data and geological sampling of marine sediments androcks.
Under the specialisation area Geodynamics, the important disciplines covered areseismology, tectonics, paleomagnetism and magmatic petrology, which aresupported by computer science and mathematics.
2.3.7. MASTER’S PROGRAMME IN ENERGY
Students in firstyear

Admission requirements

Duration

14 in 2013, 5 in2012 (start oftheprogramme)

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent higher degree, average
grade of C or above in the Bachelor’s degree major
subject (according to the Norwegian grading system),proficiency in English, valid residence permit in Norway/a
Norwegian ID number

2 years

No specific scholarship programme
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the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences.
The core curriculum consists of the following courses:
Energy Resources and Energy UseEnergy physics and Energy Technology

Other optional subjects are chosen by the students in consultation with theirrespective academic supervisors.
The specialised areas, of which one has to be chosen, are:

Energy Technology



Nuclear Power

Renewable EnergyCarbon Capture and Storage

2.3.8. FACILITIESThe facilities of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences include reading
rooms, computer rooms and a science library, which provides comprehensive
collections of literature in mathematics and the natural sciences.

2.3.9. TRAINING OF TEACHERS
There are various opportunities in continuing and further education at the university
in addition to internal courses and seminars. Members of staff and persons inleadership positions can take individual external courses and programmes, adapted
to the wishes and needs of the individual and the university. These courses include
language learning and courses on human resources. The university also offers a wide
range of courses and arrangements for English speaking employees.
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operating the Bergen University’s life long learning provision. This contains extension
studies, continuing education, professional development, adult education, open anddistance education, and part time studies.
Technical and administrative staff at the university can also apply for financial
support for training initiatives outside the university. Funds for training are allocatedby the faculties and the central administration, and the individual unit must also
provide an equivalent amount of funding.

2.3.10. RELATIONSHIPS WITH COMPANIESThe Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences of the Bergen University has acomprehensive collaboration with the petroleum industry and participates in a
number of international research programmes. It provides some courses incollaboration with companies, such as DNV GL. Furthermore, it has an extensive
international collaboration including CERN and the European Space Agency (ESA).

2.3.11. COOPERATION WITH OTHER ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONSThe University of Bergen is heavily involved in international co-operation in researchand education. It has signed bilateral agreements with universities, research
institutions and academic centres of excellence in all parts of the world. The
university is also committed to co-operating with developing countries and has
established programmes with universities in Third World Countries in the areas ofhealth, poverty, and resource management.
The University is furthermore engaged in the European Union's Frameworkprogrammes for research and technological development and has been designatedas a European Research Infrastructure and a Research Training Site in several
scientific fields.

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2.3.12. SCHOLARSHIPSThe University of Bergen itself does not offer any scholarships. International
students can apply for admission either as a self-financing student or a student
financed through the Quota Scheme.
The Quota Scheme is a funding scheme offered by the Norwegian Government to
students from certain developing countries, countries in the Western Balkans,
Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The list of the countries can be found here60.
At the moment the University of Bergen has 154 study places financed by thisscheme. The scheme only finances students at Master and doctoral levels and thosethat are affiliated with institutions with a formal, active collaboration agreementwith the University of Bergen. The list of such collaborating institutions can be foundhere61. As a general rule applicants must have resided in their home country for atleast one year prior to the intended study period in Norway. Applicants residing in
Norway can apply if they have been financed by a Norwegian state scholarship or
research grant, and if they have not been in Norway for more than two years when
the programme starts.
In addition there are some possibilities for funding for incoming and outgoingstudents through various organisations, associations or foundations. International
Scholarship Section at the Research Council of Norway provides an overview ofscholarships and programmes in the Research Council of Norway. It is possible forstudents to apply for some of them:
EEA Grants – Norway

Fulbright grants

Norway-America Association grants

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NORWEGIAN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY – TRONDHEIM(NTNU)The Norwegian University of Science and Technology was founded in 1996. It is theprimary Norwegian university for Bachelor’s and Master’s education in engineering.
Approximately 22000 students are studying at NTNU each year of which about 1800
are international students and 8000 are enrolled in engineering courses. In 2012
over 7750 students were admitted to NTNU and 3326 Bachelor’s and Master’s
degrees were awarded in addition to 374 PhDs.
NTNU offers 50 Bachelor’s, 126 Master’s programmes (both 1,5-2 and 5-6 years) and48 PhD programmes taught in 7 faculties. NTNU awards approximately 80% of alladvanced engineering degrees in Norway and has a long history of cooperatingclosely with industry to ensure that programmes it offers are relevant to businesses
and curriculum incorporates current research and technology.
From the total staff of 5000 over 3000 are academic or research employees,
including 629 full professors. Moreover 25% of academic staff is international.
NTNU participates in many international student exchange programmes and has
over 300 cooperation or exchange agreements with 60 universities worldwide. The
annual budget of the University is at the level of $890 million.
Of particular relevance is the Faculty of Engineering Science and Technology(Department of Marine Technology), which offers 30 engineering programmes andthe Faculty of Information Technology Mathematics and Electrical Engineering(Department of Electric Power Engineering).

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2.4.1. POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
2.4.2. MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMME IN CIVIL ENVIRONMENTAL
ENGINEERING
Students admitted
a yearAdmission requirements

Duration200

A high grade average on the secondary school
diploma, good level of mathematics and physics andproficiency in Norwegian

5 years

In the first two years of Civil Environmental Engineering Master’s programme
students focus on core technical and science courses as well as building andenvironmental courses.
Throughout the programme students learn how to organise and manage building
projects in various environments such as domestic buildings, roads, bridges, oil
platforms and major public communication systems (railways, airports). They aretaught how to plan, design, build and maintain public infrastructure as well as toconduct and present measuring at sea and on shore. Students also study
construction loads in different environments, maximum load forces and impact loads
and collisions.
The Core Curriculum consists of the following courses:


Hydraulic and environmental engineering

Building and construction materialDesign of buildings and structures

Geotechnical engineering and engineering geology



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General chemistryTechnology managementCalculus

StatisticsMechanics

Physics

Building physics, basic courseConcrete structures 1, basic coursePhilosophy and Theory of ScienceInterdisciplinary project (Experts in Teams)

Thesis

The specialised areas, of which one has to be chosen, are:

Building and constructionRoad, transport and geomatics

Structural engineeringHydraulic and environmental engineering

An overview of the programme together with more in depth information about the
specialisations is available on the NTNU website 62.
2.4.3. MASTER’S DEGREE IN MARINE TECHNOLOGY
Students infirst year

Admission requirements

Duration

A high grade average on the secondary school diploma, goodlevel of mathematics and physics and proficiency in Norwegian

5 years

Department of Marine Technology, Department Head: Harald Ellingsen
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Non-technological courses

Technology foundation

Professional foundation

Specialisation

It aims to help students gain knowledge within the area of marine engineering by
providing a solid base of marine technology basic courses.
Throughout the programme, students gain understanding of various aspects of themarine industry and marine systems. The majority of classes are laboratory activities
carried out in groups and only few are given in traditional lecture form. The
programme prepares student to perform engineering work related to design,
construction and operation of ships, platforms and other marine systems.
The Master’s programme in Marine Technology is based on four main elements:
Marine hydrodynamics

Marine structural engineeringMarine engineering systems

Marine operations and design

The programme has eight specialisations, which combine the disciplines ofhydrodynamics, structural engineering and marine systems. An emphasis is placedon students' ability to combine practical understanding with the use of mathematicalmodels and computer-based methods of analysis. The programme also aims to help
students develop the ability to see the bigger picture in technical problems related
to design, analysis and operations of marine systems. The eight specialisations, to bechosen after the third year of studies, are:

Marine Structures

Marine Cybernetics

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Marine Operations

Marine EngineeringMarine Design and Logistics

Marine Resources

Aquaculture and Subsea Techniques

The Core Curriculum consists of the following courses:Marine Technology – elementary course

Marine Technology- Marine Structures

Marine Technology – Hydrodynamics

Marine Technology- Machinery systems and operations

Materials Technology

Thermo Dynamics



Fluid mechanics



Information Technology - IntroductionGeneral ChemistryTechnology ManagementCalculus 1 to 4



StatisticsMechanics 1 & 2PhysicsPhilosophy and Theory of ScienceInterdisciplinary project (Experts in Teams)

ThesisA detailed overview of the courses can be found on the NTNU website63.

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2.4.4. MASTER’S DEGREE IN PETROLEUM GEOSCIENCES AND ENGINEERING
Students infirst year

Admission requirements

Duration+/- 60A high grade average on the secondary school diploma, goodlevel of mathematics and physics and proficiency in
Norwegian

5 years

The Master’s programme in Petroleum Geosciences and Engineering provides
students with skills and knowledge to solve future tasks and challenges related tothe exploration and production of oil and gas. It targets students who would like towork for the oil industry, such as Norwegian and international oil companies,
consultancy firms and service providers.
During the first two years students are given theoretical grounding in natural science,geosciences and information technology. In the third year students can chose to
specialise in petroleum geosciences or petroleum engineering and later on they canfurther narrow their main topic to the following six specialisation profiles:

Drilling EngineeringFormation Evaluation



Petroleum Production

Petroleum Geology

Petroleum Geophysics

Reservoir Engineering

The core curriculum consists of the following courses:
Physics and Geophysics

Resources of Earth

Geology, Introduction

Geomechanics and Flow in Porous Media

Fluid mechanics



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General ChemistryTechnology ManagementCalculus 1 to 4



StatisticsMechanics

PhysicsPhilosophy and Theory of ScienceInterdisciplinary project (Experts in Teams)

ThesisMoreover, students have the opportunity to spend a year abroad in one of thepartner universities, including the Technical University of Delft.
A detailed overview of the courses can be found on the NTNU website64.
2.4.5. MASTER’S OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN ENGINEERING AND ICTStudents
admitted

Admission requirements

Duration

A high grade average on the secondary school diploma, goodlevel of mathematics and physics and proficiency in
Norwegian

5 years

Due to the industry’s need for highly qualified engineers with both ICT expertise andan advanced engineering education NTNU offers a five-year Master’s Degree
programme in Engineering and ICT. Students are taught to understand and further
develop the existing computer tools used by engineers. During the first two years
students learn basic ICT, mathematics, physics and mechanics.
After two years they choose from the following five specialisations:64

Petroleum geosciences and engineeringGeomatics

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Structural engineeringProduct development and process engineering

The core curriculum consists of the following courses:


Object-oriented Programming

Algorithms and Data Structures

Software Engineering

ERP and PLM Systems

Technology for IO and Semantic WebApplied Procedural Programming

Supercomputing - Introduction

PhysicsDiscrete Mathematics

Data Modelling, Database and Database Management Systems



Fluid mechanics



Information Technology - IntroductionTechnology ManagementIndustrial ICT – Introduction

Calculus 1 to 4M

StatisticsMechanics 1 & 2Philosophy and Theory of ScienceInterdisciplinary project (Experts in Teams)

ThesisA detailed overview of the courses can be found on the NTNU website65.

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2.4.6. INTERNATIONAL MASTER’S OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN MARINE TECHNOLOGY– MARINE STRUCTURES, MARINE SYSTEM ENGINEERING AND NAUTICALSCIENCE
Students
admitted

Admission requirements

Duration25

Bachelor of Science degree or a similar qualification (at least
3 years of university studies) in areas related to marine
technology, such as Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering,
Offshore Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Marine
Technology, Coastal or Harbour Engineering;

2 years

English language requirements:
 TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with aminimum score of 600/90 points on the paper
based/internet based test
 IELTS (International English Language Testing Service)with a minimum score of band 6.5
 APIEL (Advanced Placement International English
Language) examination with a minimum score of 3
pointsThe Department of Marine Technology offers three streams of the Master’s
programme:Marine Structures

Marine Systems EngineeringNautical Science

During the first three semesters of the programme students attend advanced
courses. Teaching and course material are given in English. In addition to the courses,
a project within one of the specified areas must be carried out in the 3rd semester.
The project work is an introduction and preparation for the thesis research.
This study programme offers seven specialisations:

Marine StructureMarine Cybernetics

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Marine Operations

Marine EngineeringMarine Design and Logistics

Marin Resources and Aquaculture

The programme include education in the areas of offshore technology, automatic
control ship technology, operations & logistics and aquaculture and fisheries.
The Core Curriculum consists of the following course:

Viscous flowsComputational heat/fluid flowNatural gas technologyIndustrial ecology

Mechanics 3

Machine elementsDesign methods



Risk analysis



Sustainable utilisation of marine recourses

Finite elementary methods



Fatigue/Fracture

Sea Loads



Stock theory sealoads



Safe operations/maintenanceModelling Simulation and Analysis of dynamic systems

Marine electric power and propulsion systems



Simulation base designSafety/ reliability analysis

Linear system theory

Nonlinear control system

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Energy utilisation



Underwater energy BCShip buildingAdvanced vessel designDesign of marine production plantsMarine structures

Marine Dynamics

Design offshore structures

Buckling/collaps structuresHydro high-speed vehicles

Naval hydrodynamics

Machinery maintenanceMarine operations

Oceanography

Maritime control systemInternational combustions enginesPipe system designGuidance/control

The specialisation courses are:

Marine structures



Maritime control systems

Marine Hydrodynamics

Marine engineeringOperations maintenance engineeringMarine systems designMarine recourses/aquaculture

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2.4.7. JOINT NORDIC MASTER IN MARITIME ENGINEERING
Students infirst year

Admission requirements

Duration

NA

Strong working knowledge of mathematics and mechanics
and proved completion of: Mathematics: 25 ECTS including linear algebra, calculus
and differential equations; Statistics and probability theory: 5 ECTS;
 Statics, mechanical vibrations, and strength of materials:
10-15 ECTS;
 Fluid mechanics: min. 5 ECTS;
 Sufficient qualifications within numerical methods andelementary programming using e.g. MATLAB or a similar
programming language;

2 years

Students without this qualification must be prepared tocomplete their curriculum during the first year.
Applicants with a Polytechnic (FI), Högskoleingeniör (SE) and
Diplomingeniør (DK) degree may be expected to do extra
course work to qualify for the programme.
English language requirements:
 TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with aminimum score of 600/90 points on the paper
based/internet based test
 IELTS (International English Language Testing Service)with a minimum score of band 6.5
 APIEL (Advanced Placement International English
Language) examination with a minimum score of 3 points
The Nordic Master Programme in Maritime Engineering is offered by a consortium of
five leading technical universities in the Nordic countries, working together within
the framework of the Nordic Five Tech university alliance67:67Aalto: Aalto University, Helsinki, Finland

Chalmers: Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden



DTU: Technical University of Denmark, Copenhagen (Lyngby), DenmarkKTH: Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden



NTNU: Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway

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The Nordic Master in Maritime Engineering offers education in the following areas ofexpertise: naval architecture, offshore engineering and maritime engineering. It
provides knowledge within design, construction and operation of ship and offshore
structures, including hydrostatics and stability, hydrodynamics, wave and wind loads
and structural analyses.
The teaching comprises lectures, assignments, workshops and project work.
Students are taught to apply rational methods within mathematics, numeric analyses,
fluid mechanics and structural mechanics to analyse, design and technically operate
ships and offshore structures.
In the first year, education covers topics of maritime engineering, naval architecture
and offshore engineering on Master level: stability, resistance and propulsion,
seakeeping, manoeuvring and ship and ocean structures. In addition to maritime
engineering courses, courses on general and special engineering competences, suchas CFD, structural analysis, composite materials etc are also foreseen. In the second
year, students choose a specialisation from the from the topics ocean structures,
passenger ships, ship design, ship operations and small craft.
NTNU is responsible for the stream on ocean structures, which covers courses in thefollowing areas:Description of the marine environment, including oceanography and theories
for ocean waves, current and wind,Environmental loads, primarily dealing with hydrodynamic forces from waves
and current, and rigid body motions from such loads,

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Structural capacity, which covers fatigue and fracture based on material
properties, but also buckling of structural elements and total collapse ofstructures,Marine cybernetics, dealing with control theory relevant for marine
operations like station keeping, offshore loading, and use of remote operated(ROV) and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV).

More information about the programme can be found on the Nordic Master
Programme website68.
2.4.8. INTERNATIONAL MASTER’S OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN PETROLEUM
ENGINEERING (MSG1)/PETROLEUM GEOSCIENCE (MSG2)
Students infirst year

Admission requirements

Duration

MSG1 – 28
MSG2 - 21

BSc/BEng in Petroleum Engineering. Applicants with a
BSc/BEng degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
may also be considered for admission if they have relevant
work experience from the petroleum sector. For the MSc in
Petroleum Geoscience a first degree in Applied
Geosciences or Geology is required;

2 years

English language requirements:
 TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with aminimum score of 600/90 points on the paper
based/internet based test
 IELTS (International English Language Testing
Service) with a minimum score of band 6.5
 APIEL (Advanced Placement International English
Language) examination with a minimum score of 3
pointsThis master programme has two branches; Petroleum Engineering and Petroleum
Geosciences.

The programme’s main elements include courses related to

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considerations in the northern regions. In addition, students can choose further
specialisations.
MSG1 has the following specialisations:

Reservoir Engineering

Petroleum Production

Drilling Technology

MSG2 has the following specialisations:

Petroleum Geophysics

Petroleum Geology

The core curriculum consists of the following courses.
For MSG1:
Compulsory and optional courses:
Reservoir fluids

Unconventional reservoirs



Reservoir recourses technology

Subsurface decision analysis



3d visualisation of petroleum data

Petrophysics fundCarbonate reservoir characterisation

High deviation drillingWell testingMath/computerSpecialisation in sub surface management



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Reservoir simulation



Drilling techniques pressure control



Drilling fluidFractured reservoirs



Field development

Petroleum economics

Natural gas

Carbonate reservoir characterisationFormation mechanics

Well testingElectromagnetic methods in oil exploration

CO2 storage

Specialisation courses:


Petroleum production

Drilling engineeringReservoir engineering

For MSG 2
Compulsory and optional courses:


Structural geology

Petroleum geologySeismic wave propagation

Reservoir recovery techniques

3d visualisation of petroleum data

Petrophysics

Carbonate reservoir characterisationFormation mechanics

Gravimetry and magnetometry

Electromagnetic methods in oil exploration

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Seismic processingExpert in team interdisciplinary project

Basin analysis

Diagenesis/reservoir quality

Geological reservoir modelling

Seismic interpret

Reservoir seismics



Petrophysics, interpretation of well data

Petroleum economics



Subsurface decision analysis

Seismic dataCO2 storage

Specialisation courses:


Petroleum geology

Petroleum geophysics

A similar Master’s programme is also provided in Norwegian language under the titleof Master’s Degree in Petroleum Geoscience and Engineering, Specializations:
Petroleum Geophysics and Petroleum Geology with the same choice of courses as
MSG2.
A detailed overview of the courses can be found on the NTNU website69.

2.4.9. INTERNATIONAL MASTER’S OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN RELIABILITY,AVAILABILITY, MAINTAINABILITY AND SAFETY

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Students in firstyear

Admission requirements

Duration

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completed an engineering college ("ingeniørhøgskole")
in Norway or a similar education from outside Norway(equivalent to a bachelor degree, or 180 credits in theEuropean Credit Transfer System);English language requirements:
 TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
with a minimum score of 600/90 points on thepaper based/internet based test
 IELTS (International English Language Testing
Service) with a minimum score of band 6.5
 APIEL (Advanced Placement International
English Language) examination with a minimumscore of 3 points
The objective of this Master's programme is to provide knowledge and skills toenable students in the development and operation of safe, reliable and easily
maintainable systems. Students will learn how products and systems can be usedsafely, and how technical faults can be avoided. Furthermore, students will learn
how to plan and cost-effectively perform maintenance.
Students who finish this Master’s program are expected to possess deep disciplinary
knowledge within the areas of safety, reliability and maintenance and the ability to
use these theories and methods.
The core curriculum consists of the following courses:


Scientific Communication or Risk GovernanceInterdisciplinary project (Experts in Teams)

Safety and Reliability Analysis



RAMS Assessment and Optimisation



RAMS Engineering and Management

Risk Analysis

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Risk Management in Projects

A detailed overview of the courses can be found on the NTNU website70.
2.4.10. MASTER’S OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN SUBSEA TECHNOLOGY
Students infirst year
20

Admission requirements

Duration

Completed engineering or Bachelor degree,
For specialisation in Operation and Maintenance bachelor
degree in subsea technology, mechanical engineering ,cybernetics / automation, electricity or equivalent is required.
For specialisation in Subsea Technology Bachelor's degreefrom technical marine line is required.
It is assumed that applicants have the necessary knowledge ofmathematics , statistics and mechanics.
At least overall grade of 2.5 or letter grade is C is required.
A list of approved programmes form Norwegian
universities/collages that meet all the admission criteria ispublished on the NTNU website.

2 years

Coordinator of Study: Professor Olav Egeland
Responsible for marine underwater technology: Professor Bernt Johan Leira
The Master’s Programme in Subsea Technology offers two specialisations:

Operations and MaintenanceMarine and Underwater Technology

The programme provides basic knowledge of underwater technology andtechnologies and students are taught how to produce, transport, install, andmaintaining underwater systems. The programme also includes courses onenvironmental and safety aspects of such systems. Moreover, through its
interdisciplinary character, the programme provides a common platform forstudents with different backgrounds to work on project within the area of Subsea
Technology.
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The programme is organised in close cooperation with Bergen University College(HiB) and students are required to spend one semester at HiB.
The Core Curriculum consists of the following courses.
Operations and Maintenance:

Master ThesisAdvanced Project

Underwater production systems

Processing of petroleum

Experts in team Interdisciplinary project

Tribolog and surface engineeringMechatronics



Field development

Petroleum EngineeringBlackouts maintenanceIndustrial safety / reliabilityCorrosion

Optional courses:

Robotics



Risk management in projects



Evaluation and optimization of reliability

Production wells



Fatigue and fracture of marine structures

Courses in Bergen:Marine operations

Materials for Underwater Technology

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Marine Subsea Technology:Marine construction

Marin hydrodynamics



Underwater production systems

Marine Operations

Experts in team Interdisciplinary projectPetroleum engineering course

Element MethodSea loads

Optional courses:


CorrosionProduction wells

Industrial Safety and reliability

Robotics



Risk



Marine engineering

Fatigue and fracture of marine structures

Courses in Bergen:Regulation, modeling, analysis



Fluid Mechanics, oil hydraulics and hydraulic machinesMaterials for Underwater Technology

Opportunity Analysis in BusinessAn overview of the programme together with more in depth information about the
specialisations is available on the NTNU website 71.

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2.4.11. FACILITIESThe NTNU Faculty of Engineering Science and Technology is one of the top
Norwegian research organisations and currently hosts five elite research centres:Centre for Sustainable Arctic Marine and Coastal Technology SAMCoT
SAMCoT is a leading national and international centre for the development ofrobust technology, necessary for sustainable exploration and exploitation of
the valuable and vulnerable Arctic region. More information is available on
the SAMCoT website72Centre for Ships and Ocean Structures
The Centre for Ships and Ocean Structures focuses on the acquisition of basic
knowledge concerning the behaviour of ocean structures. It integrates
theoretical and experimental research in hydrodynamics, structural
technology and automatic control. The centre supports innovations in thedesign and operation of the vessels, for platforms, and fish-farming
structures of tomorrow.

More information is available on the CeSOS

website73.
Centre for Integrated Operations in the Petroleum Industry
The centre conducts research, innovation and education within the IO field,
to promote accelerated production, increased oil recovery, reduced
operating costs and enhanced safety and environmental standards. Moreinformation is available on the Integrated Operations Center website74.

Structural Impact Laboratory SIMLABSIMLAB aims to develop a technology platform for safe and cost-effective
structures in aluminium, high-strength steels, and polymers throughadvances in research areas such as materials, solution techniques, andstructures. The research programmes currently include: fracture and crack
propagation; connector and joints; polymers; multi-scale modelling of

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metallic materials; and optimal energy absorption and protection. Moreinformation is available on the SIMLab website75.
In addition to research centers, NTNU has over 100 laboratories, which are usedboth in research and teaching. The main laboratories are listed below:


ENGAS Lab Facilities76 - Cleaning up CO2

Wireless Trondheim77 - Building a wireless city

Aerodynamics Laboratory78 - A tunnel used for experiments on everythingfrom oilrig equipment, to speed-skating suits, to bridge structures andcomponents



NTNU Sealab79 - working with aquaculture, fisheries and the processing ofmarine resources.



Remotelab80

Marine Cybernetics Laboratory (MCLab)81

More information about the NTNU research facilities are available of the NTNU
website82.

2.4.12. RELATIONSHIPS WITH COMPANIESNTNU has numerous partnerships with industry, and is a host of projects funded
under the EU's Research Framework. Moreover its Faculty of Engineering Scienceand Technology actively participates and initiates high quality international researchcollaborations. A particularly important research partner is SINTEF, the largest
independent research organization in Scandinavia.

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http://www.ntnu.edu/energy/engas
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NTNU offers its students education in industry areas that need highly educated staff.
It ensures that programmes match industry needs in terms of knowledge and skillsof NTNU graduates. The university and individual faculties and departments build
partnerships and cooperation with industry.
The Department of Marine Technology for example is well known within the
shipping

andoffshoreindustry.

These

industries

arevery complex

and are offering different kinds of work positions to marine master candidates. Thisequals great opportunities to the candidates to work within their personal areas ofinterest. Some start working for engineering and consultancy firms, some join
research institutions, some are employed by oil companies and some start working
for shipping companies.
Also worth noting is a dedicated website for students and businesses on possible
cooperation: http://www.ntnu.edu/business.

2.4.13. COOPERATION WITH OTHER ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONSThe Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) cooperates withselected partner countries in accordance with stipulated national priorities in
Norway. Cooperation in research and education is established with about 200
universities all over the world. Our prioritized geographical areas are the EU, the USA,
Japan and China.

2.4.14. SCHOLARSHIPS
As at all Norwegian universities studying at NTNU is free of charge. For students whoneed support to cover living expenses such as housing, books, food and travel theuniversity provides a list of main funding alternatives available to international
students on the NTNU website83

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2.4.15. FACTORS INFLUENCING CAREER PATHS
The following factors are important in the graduates’ career paths:
High quality education gained at one of the best Norwegian engineering
universities

Contact with industry through formal and informal activities organised byNTNUPractical skills acquired in one of the best research facilities and throughcooperation with the industry



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2.5

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF DELFT

Technical University of Delft (TU Delft) was founded in 1842 and is the largest andoldest Dutch public technical university. In 2012 (latest figures available) it had atotal student population of 17.530 of which 2.769 were international students. It
offered 15 Bachelor’s programmes and 33 Master’s programmes, taught in 8
different faculties. Total academic staff amounted to 2.491.
Of particular relevance is the Faculty 3mE and its department of of Maritime
Transport Technology (M&TT). It provides Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD
programmes related to offshore development and works in four focus areas:Offshore and Dredging Engineering (Prof.Dr.ir. C. van Rhee)

Ship Hydromechanics and Structures (Prof.Dr.ir. R.H.M. Huijsmans)



Ship Design, Production & Operations (Prof.ir. J.J. Hopman)Transport Engineering and Logistics (Prof.Dr.ir. G. Lodewijks)

2.5.1. UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
2.5.2. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MARINE TECHNOLOGY
Students in first
year
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Admission requirements

DurationHigh School Diploma, English, willingness to learn Dutch

3 years

No specific scholarship programme
Director of Studies; Prof.ir. J.J. Hopman84
This broad-based programme covers maritime subjects such as Maritime Operations,Hydromechanics, Ship Production and Ship Construction, and related subjects
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including economics, philosophy, sustainability, environment and management. The
programme also contains practical elements, such as the task of designing, building
and demonstrating a floating hoist construction. It also foresees an internship in amaritime enterprise in first year. While offshore technology is not the concrete focus
the BSc does include engineering aspects of offshore structures. It is an entry
qualifications for the more specialised Masters’s programmes.
A detailed study guide is available from the TU Delft website85. This guide also
contains the names and contact details about the professors and lecturers
responsible for the individual courses.

2.5.3. POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
2.5.4. MASTER OF SCIENCE IN OFFSHORE & DREDGING ENGINEERING
Students infirst year+/- 35Admission requirements

Duration

Undergraduate Degree, solid math, basics of solid and fluid
mechanics, English

2 years

No specific scholarship programme
Director of Education; Dr.ir. Sape A. Miedema86, Associate Professor of Dredging
Engineering
The overall objective of the Degree is to prepare students to work in and later lead
teams of engineers designing all sorts of man-made objects to be used in localised
areas of the (deeper) sea. Participants need to follow the Core Curriculum andchoose one specialised area.

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The core curriculum consists of the following course:

Survey of Offshore Engineering Lectures

Survey of Offshore Engineering ProjectIntroduction to Offshore Structures

Physical Oceanography

Short Waves (not mandatory for students who started in 2008/2009 or later)Wind Waves

Offshore Hydromechanics

Probabilistic Design

Soil Mechanics

Thesis

The specialised areas, of which one has to be chosen are:

Bottom Founded StructuresDredging EngineeringFloating Offshore Structures



Ship & Offshore Structures

In addition two elective subjects are available:


Marine Pipelines

Subsea Engineering

A detailed study guide is available from the TU Delft website87. This guide also
contains the names and contact details about the professors and lecturers
responsible for the individual courses.

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2.5.5. MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MARINE TECHNOLOGY
Students infirst year+/- 50Admission requirements

Duration

Undergraduate Degree, additional preparation depending
on Undergraduate Degree (“bridging programme”), English

2 years

No specific scholarship programme
Director of Education; Dr.ir. Sape A. Miedema88, Associate Professor of Dredging
Engineering
Cooperation with Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)This programme provides future engineers with the knowledge and skills they needto handle the entire process of design, construction, production and operation ofships and marine systems. Students are offered two track: Science & Design and
Production & Operation.

2.5.6. SCIENCE & DESIGNIn this track students focus on mathematics, advanced hydrodynamics, properties of
new materials, advanced methods of structural analysis and advanced ship concepts.
In addition they choose between two specialisations:

Ship Hydromechanics (SH)

Ship and Offshore Structures (SOS)A detailed overview or courses and contact details of professors and lecturers forthis track is available from the TU Delft website89.

2.5.7. PRODUCTION & OPERATIONThis track is offered in cooperation with NTNU in Trondheim, where students spent88

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their first semester. Students choose between four technical specialisations, to be
combined with either logistics, technical marketing, management, or safety andsustainability.
The four specialisations are:

Ship DesignShip Production

Shipping Management

Marine Engineering

In their second year, students may combine their elective internship with theirgraduation project, addressing a single topic and working at the same company
while completing both requirements.
A detailed overview or courses and contact details of professors and lecturers forthis track is available from the TU Delft website90.

2.5.8. FACILITIESTU Delft takes pride in its 'state-of-the-art' research facilities. They include many
wind tunnels, a high voltage lab and a fluid dynamics lab.
A complete database of facilities can be browsed online91.

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2.6

THE ERASMUS MUNDUS PROGRAMME

Erasmus Mundus is a cooperation and mobility programme focused on higher
education in Europe, with the objective to promote intercultural dialogue and foster
the quality of higher education. The programme, established in 2004, is a European
Commission initiative managed by the Commission’s Executive Agency for Education,
Audiovisual and Culture (EAEAC). The 2009-2013 Erasmus Mundus’ Action
Programme and budgetary allocations were established by Decision 1298/2008/EC92.
In particular, the Erasmus Mundus 2009-2013 was based on the following threeactions:Action 1: Erasmus Mundus joint programmes of outstanding academic quality atmaster level (action A1) and doctoral level (action A2)
Joint programmes under Action 1 are implemented by a consortium of
universities from at least three different higher education institutions from
European countries and possibly third countries. Action 1 provides scholarships
and fellowships to master and doctoral students from European and third
countries, as well as short-term scholarships for academics to carry out researchor teaching assignments under the Erasmus Mundus Masters courses.



Action 2: Erasmus Mundus Partnerships between European and Third Country
higher education institutions
This action supports the establishment of cooperation partnerships between
higher education institutions from EU Member States and selected third
countries. It also provides dedicated scholarships to European and third country
individuals, the content and duration of which depend on the partnershipagreement.



Action 3: Promotion of European Higher Education
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accessibility of higher education, quality assurance, credit recognition, mutual
recognition of qualifications, curriculum development and mobility.
The total budget for Action 1 and 3 of the 2009-2013 Programme was of EUR 493.7
billion, while Action 2 was funded under the different financial instruments available
for the External Relations activities of the EU.
The Erasmus Mundus Programme came to an end on 31 December 2013. While no
more calls for proposal will be launched, consortia with an ongoing frameworkagreement for Master and Doctoral courses (Action 1) will continue to selectstudents and award scholarships in 2014.
Furthermore, Action 1 of the Erasmus Mundus will receive funding until 2017 under
the newly established Erasmus+93, the EU programme for Education, Training, Youthand Sport 2014-2020. Erasmus+ can be seen as the successor of Erasmus Mundus
and aims at streamlining existing life-long learning programmes, international higher
education programmes (including Erasmus Mundus) and the Youth in Action
programme, with the objective i.a. to further promote mobility of students andscholars. The first Erasmus+ call for proposal for consortia offering Joint Master
Degrees will close on 27 March 2014.
An overview of the relevant Master courses offered under Erasmus Mundus
programme is provided below.

2.6.1. COMEM – COASTAL AND MARINE ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENTThe CoMEM Programme is a two-year joint Master in Civil Engineering designed andmanaged by a consortium of the following five universities:

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Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim,
Norway

Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya (UPC), Barcelona, Spain

City University London, United Kingdom

University of Southampton (SOTON), United Kingdom

Furthermore, the consortium includes 17 associated partners and supportingorganisations. A complete list is available here94.
Students
in first
year

Admission requirements

Duration

University BSc degree in civil engineering, environmental
engineering or degree in a subject relevant to the CoMEM
Programme
A BSc Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 75 %Proof of English Language proficiency, such as Toefl (iBT scoreof at least 90), IELTS (total score of at least 6.5) or University ofCambridge’s Certificate of Proficiency in English or Certificate inAdvanced English
A clear and CoMEM relevant essay

2 years

Erasmus Mundus Scholarships

Students admitted to the CoMEM Master programme are eligible for Erasmus
Mundus scholarships. CoMEM Universities select eligible scholarship applicants,
which are then submitted to the European Commission for approval.
Two types of scholarships are available:“Category A” scholarships, available to non-EU, non-EEA/EFTA States 95
students. Category A scholarships provide a contribution of € 48,000 for theduration of the programme (two academic years), of which € 16,000 cover
the participation costs (€ 8,000 per semester for non-EU students)

“Category B” scholarships, available for students from the EU Member Statesor EEA/EFTA States, or students that have resided in one or several of the

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countries listed above for 12 months or more during the past 5 years.
Category A scholarships provide a contribution of € 20,000 for the duration of
the programme of which € 8,000 cover the participation costs (€ 4,000 per
semester for non-EU students).
The number of scholarships awarded to CoMEM students varies between 7 and 17
each year.

2.6.2. COMEM PROGRAMME CONTENTThe CoMEM programme includes one common semester and five specialisations“mobility tracks”, according to the following structure96:Semester 1: all students attend the same classes at NTNU, Trondheim

Semester 2: Track 1 and Track 4 students attend TU Delft, Track 2, Track 3
and Track 5 students live in BarcelonaSemester 3: Track 1 students attend classes at TU Delft, Track 2 students at
the University of London and Track 3, Track 4 and Track 5 students at the
University of Southampton



Semester 4: students work on their Master thesis at their Track home
university

An overview of the mobility tracks can be found below.
Track 1: Arctic, Marine Coastal Engineering (NTNU)
Track Tutor: Prof. Raed Lubbad
This mobility track aims at providing students with the knowledge and skills formarine and coastal development in the Arctic region, with an emphasis on ports andcoastal and offshore structures. Track 1 classes take place at NTNU and TU Delft,96

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allowing students to undertake coastal fieldwork in the Norwegian Arctic region andalong the coast of the Netherlands.
An overview of Track 1 optional and compulsory classes is provided below.
Semester 1 (NTNU)
Compulsory courses:


TBA4145 Port and Coastal Facilities (7.5 ECTS97)



TBA4265 Arctic and Marine Civil Engineering (7.5 ECTS)TBA4275 Dynamic Response to Irregular Loadings (7.5 ECTS)

Optional courses:


TBA5100 Theoretical Soil Mechanics (7.5 ECTS)TBA4325 Spreading of Pollution (7.5 ECTS)

Recommended extra course:

Norwegian Elementary (3 ECTS)

Semester 2 (TU Delft)
Compulsory courses:


CIE4061-09 Multidisciplinary Project (10 ECTS)CIE4305 Coastal Dynamics 1 (6 ECTS)

WM0312CIE Philosophy, Technology Assessment and Ethics for Civil
Engineering (4 ECTS)OE4680-12 Arctic Engineering (4 ECTS)

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OE4651-12 Bottom Founded Structures (5 ECTS)CIE4309 Coastal Dynamics 2 (5 ECTS)CIE5308 Breakwaters and Closure Dams (4 ECTS)

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Other optional courses:


CIE5314 Flood Defences (3 ECTS)CIE5307 Coastal Zone Management (3 ECTS)CIE5312 Turbulence in Hydraulics (3 ECTS)

Recommended extra course:

CIE4040-09 Traineeship - summer internship (10 ECTS)

Dutch Elementary (3 ECTS)

Semester 3 (TU Delft)
Compulsory courses:


CIE4130 Probabilistic Design and Risk Management (4 ECTS)CIE4310 Bed, Bank and Shoreline Protection (4 ECTS)CIE4340 Computational Modelling of Flow and Transport (4 ECTS)AT-327 Arctic Offshore Engineering (7.5 ECTS)

Optional courses - recommended:CIE4190 Analysis of Slender Structures (4 ECTS)CIE4330 Ports and Waterways 1 (4 ECTS)CIE5318 Fieldwork Hydraulic Engineering (4 ECTS)

Other optional courses:


CIE4115 Steel Structures 2 (4 ECTS)OE4606 Introduction to Offshore Engineering (3 ECTS)OE4607 Introduction to Dredging Engineering (3 ECTS)OE4624 Offshore Soil Mechanics (3 ECTS)

Semester 4 (NTNU)
Compulsory course:

TBA4920 MSc Thesis on Arctic Marine Coastal Engineering (30 ECTS)

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AT-307F Arctic Offshore Engineering – Fieldwork (3 ECTS)

Track 2: Marine Operation and Management (City University London)
Track Tutor: Laurie Boswell
Students following Track 2 will learn to understand the workings of maritime
operations and technology and the related business environments. Furthermore,they will acquire competences as regards the design of ship and offshore
installations, as well as the business, legal and economic environment in which themaritime and offshore industry operates. Track 2’s classes take place in Norway,
London and Barcelona.
An overview of Track 2 optional and compulsory classes is provided below.
Semester 1 (NTNU)
Compulsory courses:


TBA4265 Arctic and Marine Civil Engineering (ECTS 7.5)

TBA4145 Port and Coastal Facilities (ECTS 7.5)

FI5205 Corporate Responsibility and Ethics (ECTS 7.5)

Optional courses - recommended:

TBA4325 Spreading of Pollution (ECTS 7.5)

TMR4137 Sustainable Utilization of Marine Resources (ECTS 7.5)

Other optional courses:


TPK4120 Safety and Reliability Analysis (ECTS 7.5)

TBA4275 Dynamic Response to Irregular Loadings (ECTS 7.5)

TBA5100 Theoretical Soil Mechanics (ECTS 7.5)

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Recommended extra course:

Norwegian Elementary (ECTS 3)

Semester 2 (UPC)
Compulsory courses:
250600 Coastal Processes and Dynamics (ECTS 5)



250601 Coastal Sustainability: Defence and Realignment (ECTS 5)



250602 Coastal Zone Planning and Management (ECTS 5)



250603 Coastal Multidisciplinary Project: Sustainable Engineering in the
Coastal Zone (ECTS 6)

Optional courses:
250604 Design of Coastal and Harbour Structures: Deterministic andProbabilistic (ECTS 3)



250605 Impacts, Conflicts and Risks: Present and Future Conditions (ECTS 3)



250606 Climate Effects on the Water Cycle: Floods and Droughts (ECTS 3)



250607 Early Warning Systems for Flash Floods and Debris Flows (ECTS 3)



250608 Meteo-Oceanographic Time Series: Time and Frequency Analyses(ECTS 3)



250609 Marine Environmental Turbulence (ECTS 3)

250610 Port Management and Exploitation (ECTS 3)

Recommended extra course:Spanish Elementary (ECTS 3)

Semester 3 (London City)

EPM 782 Maritime Operations (ECTS 7.5)



EPM 784 Maritime Technology (ECTS 7.5)

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EPM 783 Maritime Economics and Accounting (ECTS 7.5)



EPM 785 Maritime Management (ECTS 7.5)

Recommended extra course:

EPM 786 Maritime Law (ECTS 7.5)

Semester 4 (London City)
Compulsory course:

EPM 402 Dissertation - Marine Operations and Management (ECTS 30)

Track 3: Environment and Management (SOTON)
Track Tutor: Robert Nicholls
Track 3 combines the knowledge of coastal and marine engineering withmanagement. Students attending track 3 are provided with the tools to work forcoastal engineering consultancies or to continue their studies at a PhD level. The
programme builds a solid basis in coastal engineering while also covering softengineering, shoreline management planning and preparation for sea-level rise andclimate change in coastal areas.
An overview of Track 3 optional and compulsory classes is provided below.
Semester 1 (NTNU)
Compulsory courses:
 TBA4265 Arctic and Marine Civil Engineering (ECTS 7.5)
TBA4145 Port and Coastal Facilities (ECTS 7.5)

FI5205 Corporate Responsibility and Ethics (ECTS 7.5)

Optional courses - recommended:

TBA4325 Spreading of Pollution (ECTS 7.5)

TMR4137 Sustainable Utilization of Marine Resources (ECTS 7.5)

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Other optional courses:


TPK4120 Safety and Reliability Analysis (ECTS 7.5)

TBA4275 Dynamic Response to Irregular Loadings (ECTS 7.5)

TBA5100 Theoretical Soil Mechanics (ECTS 7.5)

Recommended extra courses:
Norwegian Elementary (ECTS 3)

Semester 2 (UPC)
Compulsory courses:
250600 Coastal Processes and Dynamics (ECTS 5)



250601 Coastal Sustainability: Defence and Realignment (ECTS 5)



250602 Coastal Zone Planning and Management (ECTS 5)



250603 Coastal Multidisciplinary Project: Sustainable Engineering in the
Coastal Zone (ECTS 6)

Optional courses:
250604 Design of Coastal and Harbour Structures: Deterministic and Probabilistic(ECTS 3)


250605 Impacts, Conflicts and Risks: Present and Future Conditions (ECTS 3)



250606 Climate Effects on the Water Cycle: Floods and Droughts (ECTS 3)



250607 Early Warning Systems for Flash Floods and Debris Flows (ECTS 3)



250608 Meteo-Oceanographic Time Series: Time and Frequency Analyses(ECTS 3)



250609 Marine Environmental Turbulence (ECTS 3)

250610 Port Management and Exploitation (ECTS 3)

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Semester 3 (SOTON)
Compulsory courses:


CENV6084 Maritime and Coastal Engineering and Energy (ECTS 7.5)



CENV6126 Coastal Morphodynamics (ECTS 7.5)



CENV6139 Geographic Information Systems (ECTS 7.5)

Optional courses:


ENSV6028 Environmental Impact Assessment (ECTS 7.5)



SOES3014 Coastal Sediment Dynamics (ECTS 7.5)

Semester 4 (SOTON)
Compulsory course:

CENV6149 MSc Thesis/Dissertation - Environment and Management(ECTS 30)

Track 4: Coastal Engineering (TU Delft)
Track Tutor: Paul Visser
Track 4 combines basic coastal engineering competence with soft engineering by
providing the students with first hand experience on different coastal engineering
issues in Norway, the Netherlands and the UK.
An overview of Track 4 optional and compulsory classes is provided below.
Semester 1 (NTNU)
Compulsory courses:


TBA4265 Arctic and Marine Civil Engineering (ECTS 7.5)

TBA4145 Port and Coastal Facilities (ECTS 7.5)

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TBA4325 Spreading of Pollution (ECTS 7.5)

TMR4137 Sustainable Utilization of Marine Resources (ECTS 7.5)

Other optional courses:


TPK4120 Safety and Reliability Analysis (ECTS 7.5)

TBA4275 Dynamic Response to Irregular Loadings (ECTS 7.5)

TBA5100 Theoretical Soil Mechanics (ECTS 7.5)

Recommended extra courses:
Norwegian Elementary (ECTS 3)

Semester 2 (TU Delft)
Compulsory courses:


CIE4061-09 Multidisciplinary Project (10 ECTS)CIE4305 Coastal Dynamics 1 (6 ECTS)

WM0312CIE Philosophy, Technology Assessment and Ethics for Civil
Engineering (4 ECTS)CIE4340 Computational Modelling of Flow and Transport (4 ECTS)

Optional courses - recommended:CIE4130 Probabilistic Design and Risk Management (not if TPK4120
completed in Norway) (ECTS 4)



CIE4310 Bed, Bank and Shoreline Protection (ECTS 4)



CIE5300 Dredging Technology (ECTS 4)



CIE5302 Stratified Flows (ECTS 3)



CIE5307 Coastal Zone Management (ECTS 3)



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CIE5312 Turbulence in Hydraulics (ECTS 3)



CIE5314 Flood Defences (ECTS 3)

Other optional courses:


CIE4460 Polders and Flood Control (ECTS 4)



CIE5304 Waterpower Engineering (ECTS 3)

Recommended extra course:

CIE4040-09 Traineeship - summer internship (10 ECTS)

Dutch Elementary (3 ECTS)

Semester 3 (SOTON)
Compulsory courses:


CENV6084 Maritime and Coastal Engineering and Energy (ECTS 7.5)



CENV6126 Coastal Morphodynamics (ECTS 7.5)



CENV6139 Geographic Information Systems (ECTS 7.5)

Optional courses:


ENSV6028 Environmental Impact Assessment (ECTS 7.5)



SOES3014 Coastal Sediment Dynamics (ECTS 7.5)

Semester 4 (TU Delft)
Compulsory course:

CIE5030 MSc Thesis - Coastal Engineering (30 ECTS)

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the coastal environment.

An overview of Track 5 optional and compulsory classes is provided below.
Semester 1 (NTNU)
Compulsory courses:


TBA4265 Arctic and Marine Civil Engineering (ECTS 7.5)

TBA4145 Port and Coastal Facilities (ECTS 7.5)

FI5205 Corporate Responsibility and Ethics (ECTS 7.5)

Optional courses - recommended:

TBA4325 Spreading of Pollution (ECTS 7.5)

TMR4137 Sustainable Utilization of Marine Resources (ECTS 7.5)

Other optional courses:


TPK4120 Safety and Reliability Analysis (ECTS 7.5)

TBA4275 Dynamic Response to Irregular Loadings (ECTS 7.5)

TBA5100 Theoretical Soil Mechanics (ECTS 7.5)

Recommended extra courses:
Norwegian Elementary (ECTS 3)

Semester 2 (UPC)
Compulsory courses:
250600 Coastal Processes and Dynamics (ECTS 5)



250601 Coastal Sustainability: Defence and Realignment (ECTS 5)



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250603 Coastal Multidisciplinary Project: Sustainable Engineering in the
Coastal Zone (ECTS 6)

Optional courses:
250604 Design of Coastal and Harbour Structures: Deterministic andProbabilistic (ECTS 3)



250605 Impacts, Conflicts and Risks: Present and Future Conditions (ECTS 3)



250606 Climate Effects on the Water Cycle: Floods and Droughts (ECTS 3)



250607 Early Warning Systems for Flash Floods and Debris Flows (ECTS 3)



250608 Meteo-Oceanographic Time Series: Time and Frequency Analyses(ECTS 3)



250609 Marine Environmental Turbulence (ECTS 3)

250610 Port Management and Exploitation (ECTS 3)

Recommended extra course:
Spanish Elementary (ECTS 3)
Semester 3 (SOTON)
Compulsory courses:


CENV6084 Maritime and Coastal Engineering and Energy (ECTS 7.5)



CENV6126 Coastal Morphodynamics (ECTS 7.5)



CENV6139 Geographic Information Systems (ECTS 7.5)

Optional courses:


ENSV6028 Environmental Impact Assessment (ECTS 7.5)



SOES3014 Coastal Sediment Dynamics (ECTS 7.5)

Semester 4 (UPC)

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3.

IN-HOUSE TRAINING IN OFFSHORE DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES

3.1

AKER SOLUTIONS

Aker Solutions98 is a global provider of products, systems and services to the oil andgas industry, with origins dating back to the 19th century. Aker Solutions ASA is theparent company in the group, which consists of a number of separate legal entities.
Aker Solutions is used as the common brand and trademark for most of these
entities.
Approximately 26,000 staff, spread over about 30 countries, work at Aker Solutions.
In 2013, Aker Solutions had an operating revenue of NOK 42.9 bn (around $7.1 bn).
3.1.1. STUDENTS AND GRADUATESInternships: Aker Solutions provides summer internships with a duration of
approximately six weeks. These internships are designed to provide participants withthe opportunity to discover what it is like to work at Aker Solutions.
Graduate Trainee Programmes: Aker Solutions offers various trainee programmes indifferent locations. The assignments are “real jobs” and participants are provided
with structured and systematic training and development. Several of the graduate
trainee programmes are of interest as they focus on technical training.
Of particular interest is the Subsea Technical Trainee programme (Oslo, Norway).
This two-year programme comprises three job rotations and is aimed at students
who already hold a Master of Science degree. Participants are placed within thesubsea product areas and subsea life-cycle services teams. The programme offers
learning and development according to the technical career path (or other career
paths), a technical mentor, and regular intensive workshops.

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A similar Subsea Graduate Programme is offered in the UK. This two-year rotational
programme aims at European engineers (mechanical, electrical & electronic,
software) or business graduates with an interest in subsea engineering. The
programme offers on-the-job training, formal training courses and project anddepartmental assignments. Participants will get an overview of subsea engineeringand business processes. Additionally, there is the possibility of employment with therelevant institute after the trainee programme is completed. Experienced
supervisors, mentors and coaches provide guidance, assistance and advice.
Also relevant for this study is the Graduate Engineering Programme (London, UK),
which lasts for four years. It is aimed at holders of a Masters of Engineering inmechanical, electrical & electronic, chemical or civil engineering, with an interest in
the oil and gas industry. The programme consists of a combination of on-the-job andformal training. There are opportunities in the following disciplines: process,mechanical, electrical, structural, design safety, instrumentation and control.
While taking place outside Europe it is also worth mentioning the following threeprogrammes:
The Engineer Trainee Programme (Curitiba/ Rio das Ostras, Brazil) is offered to
students with an engineering degree in mechanical, electronics, mechatronics, or
production that have an interest in subsea engineering. The programme is spreadover ten months and offers training in the following fields: technical, business view,and behavioural. Practical training in the key areas of Manufacturing and Technology
engineering complements the formal classroom training.
The Subsea Graduate Engineering Programme (Malaysia) is a two-year rotational
programme for graduates (mechanical, electrical, civil, or software engineering) withan interest in subsea engineering. The participants receive on-the-job training, work
alongside experienced engineers and managers, and are exposed to the various
technical aspects within the subsea manufacturing environment.

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The Campus to Corporate (c2C) Trainee Programme (India) aims to ease thetransition for graduate engineers from college to professional life. Two hours per day
are dedicated for c2C training while the remaining hours are devoted to on-the-job
training. A large part of the programme has a technical focus. Participants aretrained in critical soft skill areas like business communication, time and goal
management, and cross-cultural awareness. This programme is divided into threephases:

The first phase gives a general overview of the company and of eachengineering discipline.

The second phase covers a number of technical topics in great depth, giving
the trainees an insight into the functioning of each discipline.

The third phase includes inter-departmental interface training, project workand site visits.

For more information on internships and graduate programmes, please click here99.
Contact information:
Malaysia - Centre for people administration
Phone: +603 23005221
Norway - Centre for people administration
Phone: Call +47 51 85 15 00 and press 2
USA - Centre for people administration
Phone: +1 713-685-5770
3.1.2. TRAINING AND COURSES OFFERED TO THIRD PARTIES
Aker Solutions offers lifecycle services for all of its drilling equipment and systems,
ranging from top drives and drawworks to drilling risers and mud mixing systems.
Aker Solutions has set up regional strategic hubs for its training services in:99

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Kristiansand, Norway

Rio das Ostras, BrazilSingapore, SingaporeOkpo, South Korea



Houston, US

Each hub is staffed with experienced industry professionals and is equipped with
Aker Solutions' drilling simulators that offer customers onshore training
opportunities. The training facilities comprise fully equipped classrooms, simulator
facilities, single equipment simulators and a technical training lab.
The following courses are available:MH hydraulic roughneck (HRN) 1898

MH hydraulic roughneck (HRN) 1899



MH derrick drilling machine (DDM)Technical training laboratory (TTL)MH drillstring compensator (DSC)MH active heave compensator (AHC)

MH crown mounted compensator (CMC)

MH direct acting tensioner (DAT)

MH wire line tensioner (WLT)

Equipment maintenance courseConventional rig simulator training

RamRig simulator training

Instrumentation and control system course

Aside from these specific courses, it is possible to book a tailor made training,
including a selection or all of the following modules: E-learning, classroom training,
simulator training, and practical training. The full training programme is provided in
Kris ansand, Norway. However, classroom and simulator training can also be
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and Korea. The practical training courses can take place in the technical training
laboratory or onboard the customer’s rig, depending on the participant’s
background. In short, training is offered on all kinds of equipment and services
offered by Aker Solutions’ drilling technologies.
The standard language for these courses is English. However, on request it ispossible to have courses in other languages. Participants have to sign up for a course
at least three weeks in advance of the scheduled start date. For more information on
the start dates, or on other aspects of the courses, please click here100.
Of particular interest among these training centers, is the Aker’s Technical Training
Laboratory (TTL). The TTL is operated by Aker MH, a subsidiary of Aker Solutions,and headquartered in Kristiansand (Norway). An important field of business for Aker
is training offshore rig operating personnel in the TTL.

Aker uses the same

automation hardware and software, and the same operating environment as on theoffshore rigs. In this way, all procedures can be practiced in a realistic simulation, in
real time and in 3-D, without having to move the large machines and systems. All of
the courses can be tailor made in order to reflect the clients’ specific requirements.
The TTL also offers training to maintenance personnel with an electro/instrument or
hydraulic background. Aside from the hands-on training on Aker Solutions’ live
systems, training in the TTL includes an in-depth understanding of the mostcommonly used components of Aker equipment. Courses are limited to a maximumof 8 participants.
For more information on drilling training and the TTL, please click here101.
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Norway
Tel: +47 3805 7000
24/7 support centre
Tel: +47 3805 7911
911support@akersolutions.com
Another training center with a wide range of courses is located in Erkelenz(Germany). This center also uses a modularised training concept, allowing forflexibility as regards the different modules. The courses have been developed incooperation with the independent training experts from the Chamber of Commerceand Industry and are certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001 and DIN
EN ISO 14001. The training focuses on Wirth products and complex control systems
with high-end media equipment.
The following training is available:
Training packages
Mud pump training (standard package)

Mud pump training (customised package)Slurry pump training (standard package)Slurry pump training (customised package)Drawworks training (standard package)Drawworks training (customised package)Rotary table training (standard package)Rotary table training (customised package)Single training modules



Wirth equipment presentation

Factory tour

Basic drilling course

Hydraulic basic course

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Simulator training

Methodical oil maintenance

Mud pump training – theoretical part

Mud pump training – practical partIndividual workshop training for mud pump

Simulator training for mud pump

Slurry pump training – theoretical part

Slurry pump training – practical partIndividual workshop training for slurry pumpHands-on training at customers job-siteClassroom training at customers job-siteDrawworks training – theoretical part: main components

Drawworks training – theoretical part: operation based onDrawworks training – theoretical part: control systems



Drawworks training – theoretical part: documentation



Drawworks training – theoretical part: maintenanceDrawworks training – practical partBrake bedding instructionElectrical schematic course for drawworks



Simulator training for drawworks

Individual workshop training for drawworks

Electrical schematic course for drawworks



Hands-on training at customers job-siteClassroom training at customers job-siteRotary table training – theoretical part

Simulator training for rotary table

Individual workshop training for rotary table

For more information, please click here102.
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Contact information:
Mario Bühler - Manager training
P +49 2431 83-161
mario.buehler@akersolutions.com

3.2

BLUEWATER

Bluewater 103 is specialised in the design, development, lease and operation oftanker- based production and storage systems, and has become a leading provider ofinnovative Single Point Mooring systems. Headquartered in the Netherlands,
Bluewater also has offices in the United Kingdom, Australia, China and West Africa.
The core business of Bluewater is to design, engineer, construct, install and deliver
Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) systems, Floating Storage andOffloading (FSO) systems and Single Point Mooring (SPM) systems. Its products andtechnology include floating production & storage facilities, mooring systems, LNG
loading & offloading systems, multi product swivels, and tidal energy conversion.
Student funding: Bluewater does not provide scholarships to students.
Internships: Bluewater offers internships and graduation projects to students ofuniversities and vocational schools.
Even though most of Bluewater’s employees (70% to 80%) benefit from ongoingtraining, Bluewater was not able (or willing) to provide details on these activities,
claiming its training programme is still in its infancy.

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BP

BP104 is a multinational oil and gas company headquartered in London, England. BP
provides customers with fuel for transportation, energy for heat and light, lubricants
to keep engines moving, and the petrochemicals products used to make everyday
items. With 85,900 employees, BP operates in over 80 countries.
3.3.1. STUDENTS AND GRADUATESInternships: In Europe BP offers paid internship opportunities in Spain, Germany,
Norway, United Kingdom and Azerbaijan. The internships vary in duration, but
usually last between 8-10 weeks (in case of summer internships) or a full year.
BP offers internships in many disciplines, such as:

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Chemical engineeringProcess engineeringMechanical engineeringElectrical and automation engineeringChemistry

Drilling and completion/wells



Reservoir and development – geology and geophysics

Reservoir and development – petroleum and reservoir engineeringSurface engineering – mechanical engineeringSurface engineering – electrical engineeringSurface engineering – pipeline engineeringSurface engineering – process engineeringSurface engineering – corrosion engineeringSurface engineering – instrument and control engineeringSurface engineering – civil and structural engineering

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For more information on internship opportunities in Europe, please consult country
specific information available here105.
Graduates: BP offers training programmes for graduates and post-graduates todevelop the company’s future leaders. The graduate development programmecurrently has around 1,600 participants. To address increasing demands for skilled
people outside the US and UK, more than 40% of 2013’s graduate recruitment istargeted at universities in growing markets. BP invests in universities worldwide tofurther develop the quality of potential recruits.106
3.3.1.1.

SCHOLARSHIPPROGRAMMEFORSCIENCE,TECHNOLOGY,

ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS UNDERGRADUATESIn November 2012 BP launched a new $7.2 million scholarship programme fortalented science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) undergraduates
who study at nine selected universities in the UK. In its first year the programme
provided 90 scholarships, each worth around $7,950 (10 scholars at each of the nine
universities). As the programme is rolled out of its initial four years it will be
expanded, providing a total scholarship fund of around $7.2 million. Eventually,annual scholarship funding from the programme will amount to around $2.9 million
per year. The universities that have been selected by BP to participate in thescholarship funding programme are Bath, Birmingham, Cambridge, Durham,
Manchester, Nottingham, Oxford and Strathclyde, as well as Imperial College (part of
London University).
This scholarship programme is aimed at building capacity in skills and knowledge inthe energy industry and will focus on supporting the education and development of
the next generation of the UK's engineers and scientists. In each year of their degree
BP Scholars will be invited to participate in a range of activities both on campus andon site with BP. These will include a two to three day interactive event designed to

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help students understand more about the oil and gas industry, with the opportunity
to shadow a BP intern for two to three days during the summer, as well as early
access to apply for both the BP Internship programme and graduate programme.
Undergraduates are selected on the basis of an on online application form, ability
test and face-to-face interview.
More information on STEM scholarships is available here107.
3.3.1.2.

CHALLENGE PROGRAMME FOR GRADUATES108

The Challenge Programme offers early development of both technical andprofessional skills, along with practical experience working on live projects andformal learning. With real responsibility, great variety and plenty of support, it aims
to propel talented graduates into senior roles within BP.
The Challenge Programme is divided into three branches: Upstream (Exploration &Production), Downstream, and the Integrated Supply & Trading Development
Programme. Typically, the duration of these rotational development programmes is
between 18 and 36 months. It provides information regarding how BP works in achosen field. The training covers technical competencies, communications, teambuilding and other skills that are necessary throughout the career. For the purposeof this study, the most relevant is the Upstream (Exploration & Production)
Challenge Programme.
Upstream (Exploration & Production) Challenge Programme
The Upstream Challenge Program entails participating in structured rotations
designed to develop technical and commercial skills. Integrated and holistic, theprogramme comprises three separate job placements typically lasting between 12 to
18 months each. However, this is a program that’s not time-based, but competencybased. Successful completion depends on performance.
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3.3.2. TRAINING AND COURSES
BP provides training programmes for operational personnel at all levels. This training
includes academy programmes for senior management, delivered in partnershipwith the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. It involves specialised operational
and technical management programmes, for example, courses in engineering andproject management at the University of Manchester, and process safety andmanagement training for front-line leaders, delivered under the operating essentials
programme. In 2012 over 6,000 modules were delivered to managers, supervisors
and technicians across the BP group. Both non-executive and senior management
team members addressed operations academy participants during sessions in 2012.
BP also offers a substantial programme of E-learning modules. Generally speaking,BP provides development opportunities for all employees, including external and onthe-job training, international assignments, mentoring, team development days,
workshops, seminars and online learning. BP encourages all employees to take atleast five training days per year. BP provides world-class education opportunities for
its employees, partnering with 19 academies and institutes that deliver technicallearning and development.

3.3.2.1.

UPSTREAM LEARNING CENTER

As of 2014 an Upstream Learning Centre will be located in BP’s Sunbury BusinessPark. It will provide flagship training for upstream employees around the world. The
aim will be to build the capabilities of petrotechnical employees, as well as those infinance, leadership development and supply chain management. In addition toclassrooms, break-out rooms and conference facilities, the centre includes life-size
simulators, 3D visualization capability and HD video-conferencing suites. Training is
also provided by the global wells organisation (GWO) and the global projects
organisation (GPO). Both organisations are part of BP’s Developments subdivisionand dispose of corresponding learning centres, i.e. the Global Wells Institute and the
Global Projects Institute.

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GWO’s mission is to deliver safe, compliant and reliable wells. Launched in 2010, it
allows centralising all BP’s wells activities under one single management. The
offshore operations across the Global Wells Organization accounted for 50% of BP’s
net new well and well work production in 2013. In order to develop personal andprofessional skills of the personnel, the Global Wells Institute in GWO offers accessto learning and development through structured courses, online learning, mentors
and other methods. For more information on the GWO and GWI, please click here109.
The following training programmes offered by GWI are of particular relevance within
the context of this study:
Wellsite Leader of the Future Programme (WSLf)
BP has developed several industry-leading accelerated development programmes forwellsite leaders, focusing both on onshore roles and deep water wellsite leaders.
These programmes are highly structured with intense coaching and focusedtechnical and leadership learning opportunities. Additionally, career paths exist forwellsite leaders to progress into wells team leader roles and beyond. GWO alsooffers several accelerated development programmes (ADPs) in the areas of sandcontrol, hydraulic fracturing and well interventions.
Drilling Engineer of the Future Programme (DEf)
The DEF programme is an intensive competency development programme aimed attraining engineers with previous experience to graduate as drilling engineers with BP.
The programme has a dedicated support and management structure, including a
dedicated instructor, field coaches and team leads.
The wells leadership mastery programme
The wells leadership mastery programme is the discipline’s flagship development
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modules, scheduled a few months apart, it explores the purpose of BP’s wells
strategy and the role of individual leaders in bringing it to life within their teams.

3.4

DNV GLDNV GL110 is a leading ship and offshore classification society. Created in 2013 by themerger of Det Norske Veritas and Germanischer Lloyd, the company provides
technical consulting to the global oil and gas industry, and expertise on the energy
value chain including renewables and energy efficiency. Disposing of a workforce ofmore than 16,000 employees, DNV GL operates in over 100 countries.
3.4.1. STUDENTS AND GRADUATES
Traineeship: DNV GL offers traineeships in different departments of the company.
The most relevant is the global technical trainee programme, with duration of two
years. The qualifications required from the candidates are:

Post-graduate qualification, i.e. MEng, MSc, or equivalentStrong academic results, international experience, extracurricular activities



Maximum one year of working experience (a good mix of academic andpractical skills is a pre-requisite)

Fluent English, spoken and written

More information on the global technical trainee programme, can found here111.
3.4.2. SUBSEA PRODUCTION SYSTEMS TRAINING
The company offers a wide range of training programmes aimed at developing
relevant standards and practices in the oil and gas industry. 112 Of particular
relevance is the Subsea Production Systems Training.

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Learning objective:Obtain a general knowledge of subsea development and production systems



Understand the building blocks forming a subsea production systemUnderstand the hierarchy of codes, rules and regulations

Target group:Professionals involved in subsea activities, and engineers willing to get a goodfoundation for XMT design, subsea separator design, and other specialist
courses

Personnel coming from other industry segments or those working within a
specific field in the subsea industry – to gain better understanding of subsea
systems and components.

The course addresses the following topics:What is Subsea?



Drilling and Wellhead Systems



XT Concepts and Running Tools

Templates & Manifolds



Umbilicals



Tie-insProduction Control Systems

Workover Systems



ROV Intervention Systems and Tooling

Codes and Standards



FAT / PVT / SIT TestingValves

Corrosion and Cathodic Protection



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The course is taught by highly experienced consultants, who have worked 15 – 20years in the oil and gas sector. The course is run either as open public event or as inhouse course tailored for a specific customer.
For more information on DNV GL’s Subsea Productions System Training, please click
here113.

3.5

FABRICOM

Fabricom Offshore Services114 is part of the GDF SUEZ Group and is specialised in
offshore engineering services for the oil and gas industry. The company waslaunched in 2007 in Tyneside (United Kingdom), but has now several offices in the
United Kingdom, as well as in the Netherlands, Norway, and Belgium.
In order to train and develop its workforce, Fabricom Offshore Services set up the
Fabricom Offshore Services Academy in 2013. Around 40 participants were expected
to take part in the programme that year. This training centre has three key distinct
Learning & Development service elements:

Whole Company Training & Development Services: A wide range of weekly,monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc technical and non-technical skills, andknowledge based training programmes for staff and contractors working at
Fabricom Offshore Services

Competence-Based Learning and Development Programmes:

Continuing

Personal and/or Professional Development (CPPD) programmes that areeither industry or lead-body specific

Monitored

Professional

Development

Schemes(MPDS):

Delivering

Engineering Apprenticeships, Graduate Schemes, Trainee Development
programmes and Engineering Chartership status

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Apprenticeships: Fabricom Offshore Services offers a four-year Modern Apprentice
Scheme to students with a minimum of 5 GSCEs (General Certificate of Secondary
Education) A-C with subjects in maths, English, and science or technology based
subjects.
The apprenticeship scheme covers all the engineering departments including
mechanical, structural, electrical and instrumentation. All apprentices areencouraged to register as Engineering Technicians on completion of theirapprenticeship.
The first six months are spent ‘off the job’ at a local college in order to provide
students with basic knowledge required for a career in engineering. The following
three years are based on site at Fabricom Offshore Services (Quorum Business Park,
Longbenton) and consist of practical training in the various engineering disciplines(piping, electrical & instrumentation, structural). In addition, participants attend day
release at a local college to gain NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) Level 3 and
HNC (Higher National Certificate) qualifications.
The key learning support structures are as follows:

MentoringTracked competency development by means of a quarterly reportFormal training courses – externally and internally

Experiential learning through progressively staged tasks & projects

Action Learning Sets

As the priorities of the company change, new apprenticeship schemes could be
added. The programmes and their content are thus constantly being reviewed. Moreinformation can be found here115.

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Graduates: Fabricom Offshore Services offers a four-year graduate training
programme, open to candidates coming from one of the following disciplines:
electrical engineering, chemical engineering, instrumentation and control,mechanical engineering, or civil engineering.
The company uses a ‘blended learning’ approach for the development of its
graduates. The programme involves on the job training, structured performance
management, as well as formal training activities. The graduate programme is
structured along a discipline specific development plan with a focus on the UK
Engineering Specifications. Furthermore, line managers and graduate mentors
support the participants.
Similar to the apprenticeship programmes, the graduate programmes are constantly
being revised in line with the company’s priorities. More information can be foundhere116.
Contact details:
Email: academy@fabricomoffshore.co.uk

3.6

GE OIL & GAS

GE 117 is a multinational corporation created in 1892 and operating in diverse
industries, such as energy, aviation, healthcare and many others. GE Oil & Gas is adivision of GE active in the following fields:

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Drilling Solutions: Land and OffshoreOffshore Solutions



Subsea Solutions

Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) Solutions



Unconventional Resources

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Full Range LNG Solutions

Industrial Power Generation

Refinery & Petrochemicals



Gas Storage & Pipeline

With 43,000 employees in 100 countries GE Oil & Gas supports customers across theindustry — from extraction through transportation to end-use.
3.6.1. STUDENTS AND GRADUATES
3.6.1.1.

EDISON ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMEGE offers entry-level Leadership Programmes to university students. In the field ofengineering the company organises the Edison Engineering Development
Programme (EEDP), which differs according to the region in which one wishes toapply. EEDP is designed to accelerate participants’ professional development
through intense technical training and a variety of business-critical assignments.
Edison graduates have the technical and business foundation to proactively andcontinually make innovative contributions to GE's future. The following is a
description of this programme’s offer in Europe.
EEDP is a two to three-year entry-level programme consisting of three or morerotational assignments. Rotational assignments are engineering projects driven byreal GE business priorities. These assignments may include experiences in systems,
analysis, design, quality, reliability, integration, and testing. The programmecultivates technical problem-solving skills via advanced engineering coursework,formal reports and presentations to senior leadership, in addition to valuable work
experience. Participants have the opportunity to earn credit towards a Master of
Science degree in engineering or other real world application technologies.
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provides contacts with technical and business leaders who foster personal
development through coaching and mentoring. The varied rotational assignmentsallow the participant to contribute to different technical areas in just a few years.
For more information on the EEDP, please click here118.
3.6.2. TRAINING AND COURSES OFFERED TO THIRD PARTIES
GE offers remote and onsite training, as well as online solutions to its clients, withthe view of giving the plant personnel all the guidance they need to operate GE
equipment safely and effectively. Whether ordering parts, planning an outage, or
optimising the plant operations, GE offers the following online solutions to help planand execute critical business processes.
Drilling Measurements Training Programme119
The programme drives the technical development of field engineers and techniciansby covering the key aspects of theory, operations, maintenance and support frominitial introduction to focused operational task assessments and the application ofadvanced industry concepts. It is presented as a series of modules or courses, which
can be delivered as stand-alone units or integrated into defined learning plans
matched to candidate profiles.
Measurement & Control Solutions Training120
This training offers in-depth technical courses designed to train users in optimising
the use of GE equipment. The courses can be presented at the customer site or at
one of GE’s training centres. In addition to traditional instructor-led courses, selfpaced computer-based training is also offered.

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Oil & Gas Technical Training121
GE Oil & Gas provides a comprehensive portfolio of technical training courses for awide range of products. These courses can be conducted at the customer’s site, inGE’s Florence Learning Centre, or in one of the GE’s Training Facilities locatedthroughout the world. The offer includes mechanical and control courses,
customised and multi-customers trainings (a list of multi-customer courses for 2014
is available online122), Hands-On-Training (HOT) for aeroderivative technologies andCertified Operator for Rotating Equipment (CORE) Training.123
Environmental Services Events, Training, and Seminars124
Throughout the year, GE offers training, seminars, and webinars designed to help
their customers lower energy costs, increase efficiency, and reduce downtime.
Currently, information sessions are available in aspire hydrophilic, dust collection
and fabric filter.
GE Energy Learning Centre - Energy Technical Training125
The GE Energy Learning Centre offers technical training from experts on the field of
OEM design, installation, maintenance and start-up expertise. The classroom andonline trainings available are:
Open Enrolment Technical Training courses, designed to maintain a trained
workforce that is skilled in controls, operations, and maintenanceSite Specific Customer Training, tailored to a particular plant and equipment
requirement

Hosted Interactive Training, designed for operators, maintenance, orengineering personnel interested in learning to operate turbine control
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Control Systems Overview, providing technicians, engineers, and managers
with general knowledge about their control systems and guidelines formaking informed decisions.

3.7

SCHLUMBERGER

Schlumberger126 is a leading supplier of technology, integrated project management
and information solutions for the oil and gas industry. Its products and services
range from exploration to production. Spread over 85 countries, approximately
123,000 people work at Schlumberger.
3.7.1. STUDENTS AND GRADUATES
Student funding: The Faculty for the Future programme encourages women to
pursue academic careers in science and technology by providing them withfellowships and logistical support. The Schlumberger Foundation, an independent
non-profit entity that supports science and technology education, manages thisprogramme. The Faculty for the Future Programme, launched in 2004, targets
women from developing and emerging countries wishing to pursue a PhD or postdoctoral studies in the physical sciences, engineering and technology at a leading
university abroad. Grant recipients are expected to return to their home countries
and continue their academic and research careers. Up to $ 50,000 per year can becovered by the fund. So far, 321 women from 63 countries have benefited fromFaculty for the Future fellowships. More information can be found here127.
Aside from student funding, Schlumberger also contributes to its relation with
universities through the Ambassador Programme and the Schlumberger Worldwide
University Software Programme. The first is a network of sixty universities worldwide
where managers from Schlumberger act as Ambassadors for the company. The
second programme offers software, developed by Schlumberger Information
Solutions, to selected colleges and universities at a minimal cost.
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Depending on the kind of internship, the training programme is adapted. Trainings
can be technical and off-the-job training, or on-the-job and interspersed with formal
seminars.
Traineeships: Oilfield trainees have to follow a fixed-step training programme forthree years, which includes technical, safety, personal development, business andmanagerial courses, and on-the-job validated training.
For more information on the requirements and content of opportunities for students
and recent graduates, please click here128.
3.7.2. TRAINING AND COURSES OFFERED TO THIRD PARTIES
Schlumberger has a global network of learning centres that are busy all year roundand provide a variety of concurrent courses. Courses held in those centers range
from a few days to 12 weeks in duration.
Of particular interest is the Network for Excellence in Training (hereinafter- NExT). It
was created in 2000 by a cooperation between Schlumberger and three universities(Texas A&M University, University of Oklahoma, and Heriot Watt University). Today,
over 1000 instructors are involved in the training of around 10,000 technical experts
in eleven core disciplines. Training courses are provided both at introductory andadvanced level. Amongst others, NExT provides specific courses to develop
exploration, drilling, and production skills in deep water. In addition, NExT offers
geological field trips focusing on a range of topics such as turbidites and deepmarine clastics. Once a course is completed, participants can continue learning byusing the NExT technical forum, which allows for in-class discussion on an onlineplatform. Last year, NExT’s curriculum won the Oil & Gas Education/Training
Provider of the Year at the Getenergy Annual Event.
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For ease of reference courses in the Oil and Gas Training and Competency
Development are presented below:
Petrotechnical

E&P Introduction and Fundamentals

Field Development PlanningGeologyGeophysics

Petrophysics

Drilling EngineeringReservoir EngineeringProduction Engineering

Information ManagementOpen Technology

Facilities/Operations and MaintenanceSurface Facilities Design and EngineeringTechnician and Operator Training

Management, Economics, and FinanceManagement and Leadership

Economics and FinanceTechnical Challenges

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Geomechanics



Unconventional Resources

Due to their specific relevance the following three NExT programmes are presented
in some more detail below:


The Masters Degree in Management of the Oil and Gas Industry



The Integrated Field Development Programme

The Multidomain Shale Training Programme

3.7.2.1.

MASTERS DEGREE IN MANAGEMENT OF THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY

The Masters Degree in Management of the Oil and Gas Industry (IMMOGI) is
developed and instructed in partnership between NExT and Heriot-Watt University.
Upon successful completion, students receive a Masters Degree in Management of
the Oil and Gas Industry from the Edinburgh Business School, Heriot Watt University.
Students infirst year

Admission requirements

Duration

A bachelor’s degree, preferably inengineering or geoscience
disciplines.

3 years. However, courses
can be completed more
quickly if required.

Location: Workshops can take place on the Heriot-Watt campus (Edinburgh,
Scotland) or at others venues worldwide. This geographic flexibility is also available
for exams, which are proctored twice a year in 360 locations.
The IMMOGI comprises 10 modules each of approximatley 180 hours. Each module
consists of distance learning and one instructor-led workshop (40 hours). This set-up
allows students to maintain job responsibilities while following the programme. The
two core modules are business and technical oriented. Advanced modules build on
this by applying concepts to real-life situations. Finally, students have to select one
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Strategic Planning

Technical


Petroleum GeoscienceProduction Technology



Reservoir Engineering

Advance Topics
Project Management for the Oil & Gas Industry



Finance for the Oil & Gas IndustryStrategic Planning for the Oil & Gas Industry

Elective Topics
AccountingAlliances and Partnerships



EconomicsMarketing

Mergers and Acquisitions



Negotiation

Organisational BehaviourStrategic Risk Management

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INTEGRATED FIELD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMEThe Integrated Field Development Programme is designed to teach participants
fundamental approaches in developing and working with a Field Development Plan
(FDP). These FDP training programmes are flexible and adjustable to individual needs
and knowlege. Both in-class workshops and hands-on practical training modules arepart of the programme. The training modules can be completed by using public data,or proprietary data.
The FDP programme comes in three different versions; a comprehensive,
accelerated, and a rapid one.
Students infirst year

Admission requirements

Duration

Although no clear admisson requirements areprovided, the programme is said to be designed
for reservoir engineers, production engineers,
geoscientists, managers, drilling engineers,
finace engineers, finance analysts, orindividuals involved in FDP projects. The Rapid
programme is developed for non-FDP
professonals, managers, or both.

Comprehensive:
18 weeks
Accelerated:
8 weeks
Rapid:
4 weeks

The comprehensive Next FDP covers:All disciplines

Static and dynamic modeling

The Petrel platform’s fundamentals and reservoir-engineering modules

Three separate development scenarios

The accelerated Next FDP covers:The main components of FDPStatic and dynamic modeling (with field data only)

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For more information, please click here132.
3.7.2.3.

MULTIDOMAIN SHALE TRAINING PROGRAMMEThe Multidomain Shale Training Programme focuses on shale reserves. Students firstlearn about the science behind exploration & production concepts, then they apply
enabling technologies and workflows, and finally participants practice themselvesusing field data. The programme includes modeling actual shale prospects, visiting
core laboratories, taking field trips, and ultimately presenting a pilot project
developed in class.
Students infirst year

Admission requirements

Duration

The programme is developed for Exploration &Production professionals.

12 weeks

The programme comprises two modules; Geoscience and Engineering. Uponcompletion, participants will have the necessary knowledge to:Map, model, and characterise sweet spots



Identify well spacing and pad locations more accurately

Place wells and extract hydrocarbons at a lower cost and with a greater
overall success

Optimise well designs and drilling trajectories

Enhance completion and stimualtion strategies



Improve operational efficiencies



Improve operational efficienciesPrevent environmental impact

For more information, please click here133.
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NExT’s headquarters are located in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) and can becontacted at: +971 4 306 7777

3.8

SHELL

Shell134 is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies headquartered in
the Netherlands (Den Haag). Spread over 70 countries, approximately 87,000 people
work at Shell. In 2012, Shell generated a revenue of $467,2 billion and invested $1,3
billion in research and development.
The products and services of Shell are divided in three categories: “On the road”,“Solutions for Businesses”, and “Shell Motorsport”. Its businesses are involved in“Upstream”, “Downstream”, and “Projects & Technology”. Of particular interest is
Shell’s Upstream business, which deals with the exploration and extraction of crude
oil and natural gas.
The core of Shell’s training activities in the field of offshore oil and gas take place inthe United States. The staff trained there is however deployed globally and istherefore also relevant for Europe. More limited training activities are organised in
the Netherlands. Therefore, this study will complement its overview of training
activities in the Netherlands with those in the US.
3.8.1. STUDENTS AND GRADUATES
Graduate programmes in the Netherlands: The Shell Graduate Programme in the
Netherlands is offered to recent graduates. Every working domain within Shell has
its own programme, which follows the globally standardised Shell structure. As partof the Graduate Programme, participants learn through training, E-learning, andworkshops, as well as by gaining practical experience. Participants receive the134

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support and guidance of supervisors, mentors and other professionals. For more
information, please click here135.
Internships and graduate programmes in the US: Shell offers internships to students.
In the graduate programme participants receive continuous training taking the shapeof courses, E-learning modules and workshops. Of particular interest are thegraduate programmes in technical disciplines such as engineering or exploration anddevelopment. In these programmes, participants enrol for a duration of two to three
years in competence-based tasks in combination with a course of formal learningwith the support of technical coaches. The formal training focuses on subjects suchas pethrophysics foundation or geology subsurface integration. Every six months a
progress check verifies whether participants are on track. Fore more information,please click here.136
3.8.2. TRAINING AND COURSES OFFERED TO THIRD PARTIES
Training centres in the Netherlands: The most important training centre in the
Netherlands is located in Rijswijk137. Each year around 10,000 Shell employees fromlocations around the world come to Rijswijk to expand their technological know-how
in many areas.
The training centre offers a wide range of course in oil and gas exploration,
production and processing. The modern building offers innovative IT facilities andseparate study areas to allow for a combination of formal lessons and online
learning.
In the Netherlands Shell offers training to its staff in disciplines supporting subsea
activities such as:Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE)

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Project ManagementElectrical EngineeringRotating equipment

Control systems

Training centres in the US: The Shell Robert Training & Conference Center (RTCC),
located in Louisiana, offers thousands of courses to prepare personnel for roles in
the oil and gas industry. Originally set up for the training of Shell’s domestic staff, the
RTCC is now open for the industry as a whole.
The RTCC’s labs are equipped with the same control rooms, electrical panels,
instruments, blow out preventers, subsea control system, computer networks, andother drilling and production equipment that participants must deal with on the job.
Each course is a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on experience.
Courses are provided in the following fields138:
DrillingElectrical

Instrumentation



MMS/USCG ApprovedProduction Operations

Safety & EnvironmentSubsea Operations

The courses covered by drilling139 are the following:

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Practical Open & Cased-Hole Log Interpretation



Drilling/Completion 101

Well Control for Engineers



IADC Drilling/Completion Well Control (Basic)



IADC Drilling/Completion Well Control

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Well Servicing - WirelineWell Servicing/Wireline Well Control Refresher



IADC WellCAP Introductory Well Control



ADC WellCAP Drilling/Workover Surface/Subsea Contract Supervisor Well
Control

The MMS/USG Approved140 courses might also be of interest as they cover Tension
Leg Platforms. Three courses are available:

Tension Leg Platform Principles

MMS Combination Basic Certification Well Control

Surface Unit Stability Course

The topics covered by Subsea Operations141 are:
 Subsea Production Operator Training (Phase I)
 Subsea Simulator Workshop
 Subsea Concepts
Many courses are approved and/or certified by: US Coast Guard - Surface Unit – Floating Stability (MODU)
 US Coast Guard - TLP Unit Stability
 US Coast Guard - OIM/BCO/Barge Supervisor Required Training
 American Petroleum Institute International Association of Drilling Contractors
 SafeGulf
Contact details RTCC:
 Mailing Address: SHELL ROBERT TRAINING & CONFERENCE CENTER, 23260
Shell Lane Robert, LA 70455
 Primary Numbers: Main Office - 985-543-1200, Emergency - 985-507-8554
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STATOIL

Statoil142 is an international energy company operating in 33 countries, with over 40
years of experience in oil and gas production on the Norwegian continental shelf.
Headquartered in Stavanger, Norway with approximately 23,000 employees
worldwide, Statoil is listed on the New York and Oslo stock exchanges.
3.9.1. STUDENTS AND GRADUATESInternships: Every year Statoil offers a number of paid summer internships in several
locations in areas such as engineering, geoscience, land, finance, procurement andlegal. The internships are offered to students who have completed at least two yearsof their degree by the time the training starts.
Graduates: Statoil offers a corporate graduate programme in different activity areas(drilling and well, facility management, exploration, human resources, IT, legal,
petroleum technologies, etc.) to graduates fulfilling the following criteria:Completed or enrolled in the final year of masters or PhD studiesOne year’s work experience or less

Fluent English preferably in addition to a second working languageInternational work or study experience

A description of those graduate programmes, which are of particular relevancewithin the context of this study, is provided below:
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Scope of the Programme
The graduate programme in drilling and well lasts for approximately three years andtypically includes two assignments designed to help participants build business and

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technical skills. Graduates are based in one of the operations offices in Stavanger,
Bergen, Stjørdal or Harstad. Besides the competency building rotations, professional
and personal development is further accelerated by prioritised training, offshore
exposure and dedicated coaching from senior engineers.
Admission requirements:
MSc or PhD in petroleum engineering, mechanical engineering, mathematics, physics
or chemical engineering.
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Scope of the Programme
Graduates rotate between different units, organisation levels and/or competenceareas. In order to develop from geologist or geophysicist to senior geologist or
geophysicist and further to principal geologist or geophysicist, the participant needs
to rotate between different positions. Placements can embrace activities on the
Norwegian continental shelf, in global ventures or geophysical operations. Graduateswith a background in geology, geophysics or geoscience can also rotate between the
exploration and petroleum technology networks as well as into research anddevelopment.
Education requirements:
MSc or PhD in geology, geophysics, geoscience, physics, statistics or mathematics.
Petroleum Technology145
Scope of the programme
The first assignment for new graduates typically last for at least two years but should
not exceed four years. In order to develop from engineer to senior engineer andfurther to principal engineer, there is a need to rotate between different positions:

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Field production



Field development

Technical services



Research and developmentGeo-operations



Other subsurface networks

Relevant education:
MSc or PhD in geology, geophysics, petrophysics, reservoir and productionengineering, petroleum engineering or other relevant natural sciences educations.
For further information regarding all corporate graduate programmes offered by
Statoil please follow this link146.
3.9.2. TRAINING AND COURSES
3.9.2.1.

TRAININGS OFFERED TO EMPLOYEESLEAP147 (Learn – Engage – Advance – Perform) is Statoil’s corporate university – its
main task is to improve knowledge and competence and increase opportunities
among Statoil employees. LEAP’s ultimate goal is to sharpen Statoil’s businessperformance through high-quality learning and development. All LEAP learning
activities are driven by business objectives.
LEAP offers both formal and informal learning opportunities. LEAP’s formal learning
programmes are developed cooperatively with knowledge institutions worldwide
and offered globally through classroom courses, seminars, E-learning, etc. A wide
range of on-demand degree studies is also provided.

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In addition to theoretical instruction, LEAP encourages skills and knowledge
development through real business opportunities and challenges. Some LEAP
academies offer practical hands-on instruction, for example training in a drilling
simulator, working in a geological team plotting frontier exploration strategies, andprobing virtual well solutions in one of the global 3D reservoir imaging centres.
LEAP’s learning programmes cover everything from strategic business development,risk management and communication to exploration, security and drilling and wells.
3.9.2.2.

TRAINING OFFERED TO THIRD PARTIES

In cooperation with other Norwegian companies operating in the fields of Energy, Oiland Gas or Building and Construction, Statoil offers a wide range of trainings tocontractors through the Statoil Trainingportal148. At the time of the drafting of thisstudy 365 courses were available, 157 of which concern the area of offshoredevelopment in the following fields:148

Cranes and lifting (41 trainings)

Safety (31)Drilling and well intervention (23)Emergency preparedness (12)

Gas metering (11)Flange work (7)Working at heights (5)Pressure control/Pressure testing (5)Valves (4)Regulations (3)Fittings (1)Winch (1)Potable water (1)https://www.trainingportal.no－ 155 －

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Given the large number of courses available through the Statoil Trainingportal, thisstudy contains only exemplary descriptions of a selection of courses, in order todemonstrate what kind of training and information is available. Currently Statoil
does not provide any training in the field of offshore exploration, therefore theinformation presented refers to courses given by other providers through the Statoil
Trainingportal.
In order to access information about all trainings offered to contractors, it is possible
to register with the Statoil Trainingportal.
Examples of the most relevant courses are provided below:
Introduction to Drilling Technology
At a glance
Pre-Requisites
None
Duration
3 daysLanguage
NorwegianLearning Tools and Methods
Classroom course
ProviderMaersk Training

Objectives
Focus is given to various phases of a drilling
operation. Upon completion of this course,
participants should be able to describe thevarious phases of a drilling operation. They
should be able to identify, state the position andgive an account of how drilling equipment isused on a platform.

Oil and Gas Extraction
At a glance
Pre-Requisites
Not setDuration
150 min.
Language
EnglishLearning Tools and Methods
E-learning course
ProviderMintra Trainingportal

Course main contents








Section 1: Introduction to Oil and Gas
Section 2: Principles and Methods of Oil and
Gas Exploration
Section 3: Drilling
Section 4: Well Completion
Section 5: Wellheads and Christmas Trees
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Well Production Technology
At a glance
Pre-Requisites
Not setDuration
30 min.
Language
EnglishLearning Tools and Methods
E-learning course
ProviderMintra Trainingportal

Objectives
This aim of the course is to: Provide an overview of some of the mostcommon types of technology used in therecovery of oil and gas
 Explain how hydrocarbons are recoveredfrom reservoirs
 Give an overview of different artificial lift
methods
 Give an overview of typical beam pumpproduction
 Identify when well workovers may berequired Give an overview of acid squeeze / acid
fracturing Give an overview of hydraulic fracturing
 Explain how to clean well perforations
 Explain how to use coiled tubing
 Give an overview of steam-assisted gravity
drainage

Basic Introduction to Oil and Gas Production
At a glance
Pre-Requisites
Not setDuration
2 daysLanguage
EnglishLearning Tools and Methods
Classroom course
ProviderTS Impro

Objectives
The course provides course participants withbasic knowledge of oil and gas production,systems and work methods. Suited for new
employees, maintenance and safety personnel,
and others who should know something about
the process and safety systems in the oil and gas
production.

Drilling Calculations
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certificates and sufficient
practical experience
Duration
5 daysLanguage
EnglishLearning Tools and Methods
Classroom course
ProviderMaersk Training

knowledge regarding common formulas andcalculations used in the oilfield. Participants arealso introduced to well control principles and kill
sheets, prior to attending their first well control
course.

Introduction to Petroleum Geology
At a glance
Pre-Requisites
None
Duration
2 daysLanguage
NorwegianLearning Tools andMethods
Classroom course
ProviderMaersk Training

3.10

Objectives
The aim of the course is to teach how oil and gas areformed and how oil is located on the Norwegiancontinental shelf.
Upon completion of this course, participants should be
able to describe the formation of the earth and theinternal and external forces that influence the earth, forexample the formation of continents, mountain ranges,
volcanoes, earthquakes and the different types ofnatural terrain: mountains, dales, beach surfaces andthe sea bed. Participants will be able to recognize themost important minerals and rock types. In addition,
they should be able to talk about the main geologicalfeatures of the Norwegian shelf, and the methods used
to locate and determine the qualities of oil and gas
fields.

TECHNIPTechnip149 is a project management, engineering and construction company for theenergy industry established in Paris in 1958. Technip’s business activities serve many
sectors of the energy industry worldwide, but in particular the oil and gas sector,
where they are active in three business activities: subsea, onshore and offshore. The
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a sustained pace. With a workforce of 40,000 employees, Technip is present in 48
countries. The Technip fleet currently counts 27 vessels with an additional 7
currently under construction. Technip has recently announced major investments instate-of-the-art vessels as part of its fleet development strategy.
3.10.1. TECHNIP UNIVERSITY
Technip University (TPU) operates in different regions and is dedicated to promoting
knowledge and talent for the future. TPU is focused on filling leadership pipelines for
project, managerial and technical leaders. The university also helps strengthen
Technip’s corporate culture and values through awareness programmes on company
priorities.
Since 2009, TPU has delivered services to the business, organised as a virtual concept.
It has a central organising team in headquarters in Paris and is linked to employees
in 50 countries through the Global Training Network. TPU relies on many assets. The
most important of these are the field-tested expertise and human capital. TPU also
helps spread and strengthen a shared corporate culture and values throughawareness programmes on company priorities.
3.10.1.1.

PROJECT LEADER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMETPU has developed the Project Leader Development Programme, in which
employees agree with their managers which learning activities will be undertaken.
These activities usually fall into the following categories:

Learning from experienceLearning from others

Learning from training

Technip University oversees the Group learning and development programmes for
employees who aspire to become technical leaders, project leaders or managerial
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Learning from experience
Most learning and development happens during naturally occurring work events. A
plan helps focus the experience so that learning is intentional and can be quantified.
Learning through experience accounts for 70% of the training and is guided by the
Skills Development Plans.
Learning from others
In some cases, knowledge transfer projects are set up to ensure an effective skill
transfer between a recognised internal expert and an apprentice. Participants use acustomised skill development plan to mark progress. Around 20% of thedevelopment should have the form of learning from others. Such training is provided
in the form of mentoring and coaching or under the Knowledge Transfer Projects.
There are three consecutive steps of a Knowledge Transfer Project:
1. Technip uses 16 Knowledge Areas and the online assessment tool to create
the Knowledge Silo Matrix. The Matrix exposes the bench strength risks andshows were important knowledge is siloed.
2. TPU creates a Skill Development Plan (SDP) for each Knowledge Area. Thereare 20-80 skills for each SDP. These SDPs identify the skills, wisdom and tacitknowledge that must be transferred to reduce risk.
3. TPU hosts a two-day Knowledge Transfer Workshop to train experts how toteach, and apprentices how to learn, using the Knowledge Transfer method.
Experts and apprentices go back to the work place and spend three to five
hours a week until the SDP is complete. Then, the apprentice moves toanother expert and to a new SDP.
Learning from training
Training managers in the regions oversee the delivery of instructor-led courses andE-Learning programmes relevant to the business needs in their region. Technip
University also delivers courses that are of general interest to all Group employees.

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Registration is handled by local training officers. Learning through training accounts
for around 10% of the programme and can take the form of:Classes

Seminars

Simulations

E-LearningAttending Lessons Learned Sessions

Classroom training
TPU works with Technip’s College of Experts to facilitate the development of
university curricula, and in some cases contributes to the development of master
degrees in engineering specialties.
E-Learning
TPU’s suite of energy E-Learning is said to be a user-friendly, flexible learning
solution that allows participants to learn at their own pace without the time andlocation constraints of a classroom. Training can be accessed anywhere, anytime bya high number of participants in all regions. Topics covered include the explorationand production of oil and gas, the infrastructure, processes and risks involved in thetransportation of oil natural gas from the point of production to end-user markets.
The courses transmit an understanding of the economic, business andenvironmental risks and opportunities associated with the oil and gas industry.
Among the topics covered by the E-Learning tool are the following.
Understanding the Oil and Gas Industry:

Oil: From wellhead to market



Exploration & production



The natural gas industry

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Non-renewable energyRenewable energyPower distribution

Understanding energy (introductory module)

Environment:Introduction to climate changeClimate change: Technology solutions

Climate change: Economics & politics



Non-carbon environmental issues

Geopolitics and Energy:Geopolitics and energy: part 1Geopolitics and energy: part 2

3.10.1.2.

TRAINING COURSES FOR THIRD PARTIESTechnip University offers training courses that are of general interest to clients andpartners. Below short abstracts of relevant courses are provided:
Introduction to Offshore Facilities
At a glance
Who should attend?
Project Teams from
Onshore business,
Lead Discipline
Engineers from
Onshore, ECPEngineers, andrelevant project
support staff.
Pre-Requisites
None
Duration
4 hours
Language

ObjectivesState the phases in theenergy lifecycle;
Identify major phasesof an offshore fielddevelopment andrecall where offshore
drilling and production
factor in
Recall key vocabularyof the Offshore
Industry
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Course main contentsOffshore Field
Development andFacilities
Offshore Equipment
Offshore Project
Execution and Controls

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Programme Capacity
30 participants







field-topsides andseabedDistinguish between
floating and fixed
platforms and identify
the main criteria for
their selection
Identify major
execution steps andcontrols in an Offshore
Project and state why
each one is important
Be able to describe
Technip’s Scope ofSupply in Offshore Oil& Gas drilling andproduction.

Learning Tools and Methods:
Technip Professor - Power Point Presentation, Videos, Quiz
Introduction to Offshore Platform Technologies
At a glance
Who should attend?
Experienced Engineersfrom Onshore, Newly
hired Offshore
Engineers
Pre-Requisites
Engineeringexperience
Duration
16 hours
Two 8-hour sessions
Language
EnglishProgramme Capacity
30 participants

Objectives








Use the vocabulary
unique to this sector
Recall the major
phases in offshore
field developmentExploration &Production value chain(high level overview)
Recall the history andevolution of offshore
fixed platforms
State the technicaldrivers and design
considerations for thetypes of platforms
Technip offers theindustry
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Course main contentsOffshore Field
Development
Offshore Facilities
Offshore Systems andEquipment
Offshore Project
Execution

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Describe the major
components of eachtype of platform
Describe the major
systems andcomponents oftopsidesRecall the significanceof load and footprintfor Offshore Facilities
Recall typical types ofcontracts and scopes

Learning Tools and Methods:
Technip Professor - Power Point Presentation, Quizzes and Exercises
Leading to Results
At a glance
Who should
attend?
Project
Managers,
Project
Engineering
Managers, Field
Engineering
Managers,
Project
Engineers
Pre-Requisites
Basicunderstanding
and knowledge
of ProjectManagement
Language
EnglishObjectives
This course helps build skills in thefollowing leadershipcompetencies: Understanding Clients andStakeholders
 Understanding Others
 Self-Confidence Communication
 Team Leadership Coaching Teamwork/Collaboration
 Self-Control
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Course main contents

Module 1 Leadershipin a Matrix
Organization
Topics in this module
include tips on how toleverage power sources
for maximum impact andhow to build influencing
skills. Participants will
deepen their leadershipexpertise by learning
how to apply a modelusing different types ofpower, and how to mosteffectively influenceothers.
 Module 2 Building
The Team andLeading ChangeThis module examines
methods for building acohesive team. This
module will teach theparticipants how tofacilitate the completionof team goals. Topics
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of team”, understanding
team dynamics anddevelopment, identifying
teamwork barriers andenablers. Participants
will be introduced to thescience behind change
management and learn
tools to lead change.
 Module 3 Aligning
Internal and External
Stakeholders
In this module
participants will learn aprocess that builds
strong client andstakeholder
relationships. They willlearn diplomatic
approach to resolving
issues before these turnin conflict. Topics include
building trust, credibility,
and rapport, gainingalignment to meet theneeds of thecustomer/stakeholder(Listening to theCustomer), exploring
how different roles can
support each other anddiffusing the emotional
component of
stakeholder issues andcustomer problems.
 Module 4 Coachingfor Performance
In this module
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how to effectively coach
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what characterizes ahigh performing team,managing conflict moreproductively andintroduces the elementsof a principled
negotiation approach toconflict resolution.

Learning Tools and Methods:
Lecture, Workshops and Simulations - Taught by a Technip Contractor
SimulTrain: Project Management Simulator
At a glance

Objectives

Course main contents

Who should attend?
Project Managers,
Engineering Managers,
Project Engineers
Pre-Requisites
None
Facilitators
DEMOS Group & Joseph
Remigereau Technip
Professor
Duration
2 daysLanguage
EnglishProgramme Capacity
16 participants per session

Build skills in the ProjectManagement
Competencies with a focus
on some personal
competencies such as: Organisation / Priority
Setting
Participants will organise aproject and assign people
to tasks according to theconstraints and goals of
the project, taking accountof the skills required fromthe team and thepotential for synergy.
 Reliability
By understanding thestrengths, preferences andmotivations of the team,participants will be able tomanage all kinds ofproject situation in adependable and agile
manner.
 Result-driven
In order to keep the teamfocused on results,
participants must manage
the key performanceindicators of quality, time,
cost and motivation,

In teams of four, learners
play the role of the project
manager in a simulated
project environment. The
teams have to plan andexecute a typicalsmall/mid-sized project.
Full of multimedia
interaction, SimulTrainprovides teams withphone calls, emails, andvoicemails to create arealistic and stressfulenvironment – just as inreal life. The simulation issplit into two parts overtwo days and combinedwith other learning.

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which are constantly
evolving on the project
dashboard.
 Self-confidence
The experience of keeping
a team composed ofdiverse personalitiesaligned with the projectend goals will develop
confidence that successcomes through regularsupportive
communication.
 Team Leadership
By managing the
motivations and personal
development that are partof team growth,participants will gain
insights and practice into
leading a team of creative
people with sensitivity andempathy.
 Resistance to stress /Self-control
Time pressures, a teamwith different interests, ademanding manager andan important customerfacing these challenges
the participants will learn
how to make decisions
and how to manage theirenergy and the energy of
the team.
Learning Tools and Methods:
Serious Game, Demos ‘SimulTrain’ Project Management Simulator
Subsea Group Products and Services (Subsea GPS)At a glance

Objectives

Who should attend?

Recently recruitedengineers (0-2 years of
subsea experience) Subsea

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Course main contents

Subsea: what are theissues?
Rigid pipe – designprinciples, installation

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employees
Pre-Requisites
None
Duration
2 daysLanguage
EnglishProgramme Capacity
25 participants








domainRecall what role
Technip plays in thesubsea domain
Recall the key steps inand the important
technical aspects ofsubsea project
execution
State the different
challenges which arise
in subsea projects andactivities
Be prepared tocontribute to theproject









and spool base activity
Flexible pipe andancillary equipment
presentation andmanufacturing process
Umbilicals designprinciples andmanufacturing
Subsea operations
The Technip Fleet
Diving and Remote
Intervention
Integration within aproject

Learning Tools and Methods:
Technip Professor - Power Point Presentation, Videos, Quizzes, Case Study
3.11

TOTAL

Total150 is an international energy operator, active in every segment of the oil andgas industry. With more than 97,000 employees in 130 countries, Total’s revenue in2012 was €200.06 billion. The company conducts oil and gas exploration andproduction operations in more than 50 countries. Total’s structure is organised into
three interrelated business segments: Upstream, Marketing & Services and Refining& Chemicals. The Upstream business segment encompasses the Exploration &Production business and the Gas & Power Division.
3.11.1. STUDENTS AND GRADUATESInternships: Nearly 4,000 internships and 700 work-study contracts are offered eachyear. These programmes provide students an opportunity to explore Total’s
activities and businesses. Assignments are available in every professional discipline,
at corporate headquarters and in refineries, regional offices and affiliates in France
and worldwide. They are open to applicants from any background.

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The Total Summer School
Each year, nearly 100 students from around the world are invited to spend a week in
Paris as part of the Total Summer School. Founded in 2006, the school offers an indepth look at Total’s activities and issues facing the energy industry. Students takepart in lectures and discussions led by Total employees and experts in the field. The
Summer School also provides an opportunity to meet with the company’s recruiters
to talk about professional opportunities, careers and internships at Total.
Volunteer for International Experience (VIE) Co-op Placements
Each year, about 120 young Europeans accept a VIE co-op placement in Total’s
affiliates worldwide. The programme is open to graduates from the European
Economic Area with five years of post-secondary education. They spend 12 to 24
months in business, with responsibilities covering the full spectrum of Total’s
technical, commercial and support professional disciplines.
An additional group of 20 or so students is recruited each year to participate in the
Volunteer for International Science (VIS) program. The students take part in R&D
projects in a variety of fields, including geology, process engineering and chemistry.
Their research is conducted in partnership with Total laboratories and academic
research laboratories around the world.
More information on opportunities for students can be found here151.
3.11.2. TRAINING AND COURSES OFFERED TO EMPLOYEESRegarding career development opportunities for personnel, the training plans aredefined on the basis of individual employee needs. They may focus on:151Strengthening employees’ skills so they can advance professionallyHelping employees acquire additional skills in order to take on new

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responsibilities or prepare for a new career direction

In 2011, 81.6% of Total’s workforce took part in training programmes, for an overall
spending of €373 million. Employees received an average of 5.8 days of training,
representing 2.51% of hours worked worldwide. In areas of strong growth — Africa,
Asia and the Middle East — individual training accounted for up to 13 days per year.
In addition, 54,957 learners have access to online training (E-learning).
3.11.2.1.

TRAINING OF JUNIOR EMPLOYEES IN DRILLING & COMPLETION

After being hired, junior employees all complete a highly structured training
programme, which is the same for all affiliates. The professional skills acquisition
programme has two distinct tracks, depending on the employee’s background.
Engineering Track (Master's Degree)
The drilling or completion engineering curriculum lasts six years. It starts with sevenmonths of classes and courses to bring employees up to speed. Taught by both IFP
Training and internal staff, instruction covers different techniques, applications andsoftware, and all Total guidance. The programme continues with a year and a half ofrotating, on-the-job training, in drilling engineer or night supervisor positions (eight
to ten rotations). The curriculum finishes up with two junior engineer assignments at
headquarters or in an affiliate. Experience in the different positions is supplemented
by an onboarding process and additional training. Drilling & Completion engineeringis the natural way to work up to drilling manager. However, it also prepares people
for responsible positions in other areas, such as field development and large-scale
project management, which can be a stepping-stone to senior management jobs.

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Cadet Drilling Engineer Programme (Two or Three-Year Postsecondary Degree)
Cadet engineers in drilling and completion, wells, or fluids and cements are trainedfor operational supervisor positions. They alternate between classroom instruction
and on-the-job training for two years, rotating with a service provider before starting
their first "junior" position.

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To find out more about junior employees training in Total’s Drilling & Completion
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4.

CONCLUSION

This study provided detailed information about the educational system and training
programmes available in Europe as regards the training of technical personnel forthe offshore industry.
Chapter 2 was dedicated to the numerous relevant programmes on offer in theuniversities of Aberdeen, Newcastle, Bergen, Norwegian Institute of Technology, andTU Delft. This Chapter also provided additional information about the EU’s ERASMUS
Mundi programme, which adds a cross-border and European dimension to relevant
programmes. Based on this research a conclusion can be made that the abovementioned universities compete quite clearly for the most capable students. They
make available detailed information about their educational offer and all present
themselves as the ideal place to take up studies in a relevant discipline for atechnical profession in the offshore industry.
Subsequently, Chapter 3 provided an overview of the relevant training courses
offered by a selection of offshore development companies. In sharp contrast to
Chapter 2 many of the contacted companies were rather reluctant to provide
detailed information about their in-house training activities. Nonetheless, detailed
information is available whenever training programmes are commercialised.
Interestingly, all of the companies make available rather general information about
the possibility for graduates to join them. In order to attract talent they makeintensive use of internship opportunities and graduate programmes. It lies within thenature of such programmes that they do not focus on one particular activity or areaof specialisation, but rather provide trainees with an as wide as possible overview of
the company’s activities. However, in view of the focus of this study on companies
active in the offshore sector it can be assumed that following completion of the
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technical activity. To ease the search and selection of best undergraduate andgraduate candidates, companies also tend to establish long lasting cooperation
relations with selected Universities, e.g. in the form of targeted internships or
scholarships.
Furthermore, it is important to note that manufacturers of technology used in theoffshore industry, such as Aker Solutions, Schlumberger, or Technip, all provide
specific training to third parties, in order to educate them about the products
offered and to ensure the optimal use of the latter. An exception to this is DNV GL,
which highlighted that its courses are neutral as regards the technology used.
In the final analysis it is clear that the training of technical personnel for the offshore
industry in Europe is a highly dynamic and diversified activity. It involves numerous
different players both at academic and company level, who tend to offer similar
products, solutions and training programmes. Moreover, in most companies thetrainings available for offshore personnel differ significantly according to location
and are aligned with the particular local conditions. However, specific information
on such local trainings is hardly accessible.

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TS/RD/LP/TA/WR/ZS/JP/Study on the education system of the offshore industries in Europe
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