MSc Pipeline Engineering
More than pipe dreams...
Hydrocarbons are the lifeblood of any modern economy, and will be so for some time. The oil and gas industry is thus set for continued burgeoning growth well into the future. At the same time, it faces ever-more demanding technical, environmental and managerial challenges as the quest for hydrocarbons moves to increasingly difficult frontiers.
Pipelines are the primary means of transporting oil and gas, making them the vital element in the structure of the industry. As such, their place in the hydrocarbon production chain dictates that a multidisciplinary approach is required to design, construct, operate and maintain these pipelines. There is therefore a need to equip the next generation of pipeline engineers with a specialist qualification to address the major challenges that lie ahead.
What are the key features?
- A course collaboratively designed by industry and academia to meet the specific requirements of the oil and gas sector, covering both high-pressure offshore and onshore pipelines.
- Delivered by both industry and academic experts in the fields of pipeline engineering, offshore engineering, chemical engineering, materials science and civil engineering, providing a unique up-to-date and multi-disciplinary course.
- Access to the pipeline industry through site visits, industrially based projects and visiting lecturers.
- This course is accredited by: IGEM, RINA, IOM3, IMechE and IChemE.
Who does the MSc appeal to?
- Engineers who are working in the pipeline industry and want to deepen their knowledge and undertake study at Masters Level.
- Engineers who are working in another sector or discipline and want to make the transition to a challenging career in pipeline engineering.
- Engineers local to the university who want to complete the
course on a part-time basis whilst continuing their careers.
What is the degree and assessment structure?
The programme can be taken as a full-time course lasting twelve months or part-time over two or three years. There are eleven compulsory modules with the taught component attracting 120 credits and a research dissertation which attracts a further 60 credits.
What are the career opportunities?
The direct and major involvement of companies in delivering the course and other strong links forged with the pipeline industry, coupled with the growing reputation of the course, has resulted in the majority of the students securing employment in the pipeline sector soon after completing this course with a range of employers, from multinational oil and gas majors to consultancy companies and service providers.
Modules
Safety, Risk & Environmental Management (10 credits)
Hydrocarbon Production & Process Engineering (10 credits)
Materials and Fabrication (10 credits)
Corrosion and Corrosion Control (10 credits)
Fundamentals of Pipeline Engineering (15 credits)
Pipeline Structural Analysis (15 credits)
Dynamics of Offshore Installations (10 credits)
Design and Construction (10 credits)
Elements of Economics & Business Finance (10 credits)
Civil and Geotechnical Aspects of Pipeline Engineering (10 credits)
Pipeline Engineering Project (60 credits)
For further information:
Email: marine@ncl.ac.uk
Entry Requirements
Normally an upper-second class Honours degree, or equivalent, in engineering or another relevant subject. Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90 (Internet-based) or 577 (paper-based), or equivalent.
INTO Newcastle University can provide extra tuition to help you meet our English language requirements visit: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/international/into/english.htm
Programme Delivered By
School of Marine Science and Technology
How to apply
You can apply online by following the links from http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate.
If you have any queries or wish to discuss the programmes further contact us at:
email : marine@ncl.ac.uk Telephone: +44 (0)191 222 6718