Chemical Engineering

Process Automation MSc; PGDip; Continuing Professional Development (CPD) modules

MSc: 60 months maximum part time
PGDip: 48 months maximum part time
CPD module: 1 week full time or 3 months part time if assessed

Fees

Fees per academic year 2012-13

Please contact the School for details of fees.

Aims

This is an Integrated Graduate Development Scheme (IGDS), which is delivered on a continuing professional development (CPD) basis. It consists of a suite of sixteen modules within the framework of an MSc degree. It is offered through the Partnership in Automation and Control Training (PACT), which comprises the University and a consortium of companies in the chemicals and process industry sector.

Programme Description

For the award of MSc you complete nine modules (135 credits) and an industrial project (45 credits). For the award of the Diploma you complete eight modules (120 credits). Individual modules may also be taken on a stand-alone basis for CPD purposes.

The modules available are: advanced process automation; advanced process control; batch processing and automation; chemical engineering principles; classical control systems design; control schemes and strategies; control systems technology; dynamics and control of distillation columns; fuzzy, neural and expert systems; instrumentation and measurement; management of automation projects; mathematics and Matlab; modelling and simulation; modern and control systems design; optimisation and scheduling; process analytical technology.

Each module consists of one week’s intensive tuition at the University, an assignment equivalent to another week’s work completed over the following two months, and concludes with a written examination. Candidates typically take two to three modules per year.

Find out more detailed information about the programme modules

Entrance Requirements

MSc – a minimum of a second-class Honours degree (for example BEng or BSc), or equivalent, in an appropriate subject; full-time employment by a company within the chemical or process industry sector.

Diploma – entry requirements are as for the MSc except that non-graduates (such as holders of HND or HNC qualifications) with significant and relevant industrial experience may be registered. Candidates registered for the Diploma who have satisfactorily completed the assessments of four modules at MSc standard may have their registrations transferred to the MSc.

Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5, or equivalent.

Tier 4 Student Visas (International Applicants)


The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has now revised its rules for Tier 4 student visa applications regarding English language ability. You are now required to hold a minimum of IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) in all sub skills (listening, writing, reading and speaking) to be eligible to apply for a Tier 4 visa.

Please note that the University’s English language requirements are normally higher (see above).

Typical Funding

Own employer sponsorship. UK students - Panasonic Trust fees award for eligible students.

See also: Funding and Finance.

How to Apply

Specialised Application Procedure: Please visit www.ncl.ac.uk/pact for application information.

Further Information

For further information please contact:
Jonathan Love
School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 7241
E-mail: pact@ncl.ac.uk