Civil Engineering with Subsea Technology

Civil engineering with subsea technology is a degree that combines the broad discipline of civil engineering with a specialism in the underwater infrastructure and engineering systems that serve the offshore energy industry, marine construction, and coastal protection. Civil engineering encompasses the design and construction of the built environment, including roads, bridges, buildings, water systems, and transport infrastructure. Subsea technology extends this into the underwater domain, dealing with the engineering challenges of pipelines, subsea structures, remotely operated vehicles, and the systems that support offshore oil, gas, and renewable energy production.

At Aberdeen, which sits at the heart of the UK offshore energy industry, this five-year full-time degree develops your engineering foundations before building the specialist subsea knowledge that makes this programme distinctive. You will study mechanics, structural analysis, fluid mechanics, materials, and design, alongside modules specifically focused on offshore and subsea engineering, marine technology, and the environmental and safety challenges of working in the underwater environment. A year abroad is available within the programme, allowing you to study in a different engineering education environment and to develop the international perspective that the global energy industry requires.

Aberdeen's connections to the offshore industry are unparalleled in the UK.

Graduates are in strong demand in the offshore energy sector, both in oil and gas and in the rapidly growing offshore wind and marine renewable energy industries. Roles in subsea engineering, offshore design, project management, integrity engineering, and construction management are typical destinations. The Aberdeen location and the university's industry partnerships mean that graduate connections to employers are often established before the degree is complete.

Postgraduate study in offshore engineering, subsea technology, or related disciplines is available for those who want to specialise further.