Postgraduate Prospectus

Offshore Renewable Energy (Option of Offshore and Ocean Technology MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCert)

Offshore Renewable Energy

Suitable for science and engineering graduates from various backgrounds and disciplines, and those working in the relevant sectors of the offshore and ocean-related industries.

Takes you on to careers in the offshore and ocean-related sectors such as renewable energy activities.

You will be taught by experts from the Offshore Technology Group, staff from other academic departments and industrial representatives.

Course description

The offshore renewable energy market is growing rapidly in the UK and Europe, with the EU's target that 20% of its energy is from renewable sources by 2020. Many of the issues faced by this new activity are similar to those faced many years ago by the offshore oil and gas industry and this course takes full advantage of the experience gained in this sector.

This option focuses on the technology and management issues of offshore renewable devices, with a strong background in the key technologies for offshore use.

The MSc course is accredited by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) for CEng, CMarTech and MIMarEST. In addition, the MSc has been approved by the Energy Institute (EI) for membership, and as meeting the Engineering Council UK’s further learning requirements for Chartered Engineer registration under UK-SPEC.

Students benefit from access to a range of facilities to investigate materials and equipment used within the offshore renewable energy industry.

The course comprises eight one-week assessed modules, a group project, and an individual thesis project. Students undertaking the Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) complete the eight modules and the group project. Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) students are required to complete six of the eight modules.

Group project

The group project is an applied multidisciplinary, team-based activity. It provides students with the opportunity to take responsibility for a consultancy-type project while working under academic supervision. Success is dependent on the integration of various activities and working within agreed objectives, deadlines and budgets.

Individual thesis project

Students select the individual project in consultation with the Course Director. The individual project provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to carry out independent research, think and work in an original way, contribute to knowledge, and overcome genuine problems in the offshore industry. Many of the projects are supported by external organisations.

Modules:

Students complete six core modules with a further two optional modules selected in consultation with the Course Director. These provide the tools required for the group and individual projects.

Core modules
  • Corrosion in the Offshore Environment
  • Offshore Inspection
  • Offshore Renewable Energy – Technology
  • Offshore Renewable Energy – Management
  • Project Management
  • Safety, Risk and Reliability Offshore
Optional modules
  • Failure of Materials and Structures
  • Finite Element Analysis and Materials Modelling
  • Materials in the Offshore Environment
  • Offshore Pipeline Design and Installation
  • Reliability Engineering and Asset Risk Management
  • Subsea Oil and Gas Exploitation

Option of:

Offshore and Ocean Technology MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCert

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Entry requirements

Candidates must possess, or be expected to achieve, a 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degree in a relevant science, engineering or related discipline, or the international equivalent of these UK qualifications. Other relevant qualifications, together with significant experience, may be considered. The Pre-Master’s Course in Engineering is available for students whose prior qualifications do not reach the standard entry requirements for a Masters programme. Successful completion results in registration for this Cranfield MSc.

Duration

1 year full-time, 2-5 years part-time.

Start date

Full-time: October. Part-time: throughout the year.

Number of places

30.

Assessment

Taught modules 40%, group project 20% (dissertation for part-time students), individual project 40%.

Funding


Other funding opportunities exist. Suitably qualified applicants can also apply for funding through the Society for Underwater Technology (SUT). For the majority of part-time students sponsorship is organised by their employers. Please note that a formal offer of a place on this course must have been received before consideration can be given for funding. For information on funding opportunities and details of conditions please see:

Finance and funding

Further details & applications

Further information

Course video

Course website

Open day - 5 July 2012
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Contact

School of Applied Sciences Enquiries
T: +44 (0)1234 754086
E: appliedsciences@cranfield.ac.uk

ATAS certificate required

Students requiring a Tier 4 General Student visa to study in the UK may need to apply for an ATAS certificate to study this course.

Application process

Application form. UK students are normally expected to attend an interview and financial support is best discussed at that time. Overseas and EU students may be interviewed by telephone.

Online application

Offshore & Ocean Technology

Teaching location

Cranfield campus, School of Applied Sciences.

Additional files

Offshore and Ocean Technology course brochure