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Postgraduate (/postgraduate/)
Pipeline Engineering MSc, PGDip, PGCert
Full time: 12 months, part time: 24 months
Profile
This course enables you to practice as a pipeline engineer. The oil and gas industry help to
specify the curriculum so we meet their requirements in high-pressure offshore and
onshore pipelines.
Aeronautical, Mechanical, Chemical and Manufacturing Engineering in top quarter for
world leading outputs.
Research Excellence Framework 2014 (http://www.ncl.ac.uk/research/ref/unit/uoa12.htm?utm_source=pg
taught&utm_medium=aeronautical&utm_campaign=PG%20REF%20course%20accolade)
You will gain:
an understanding of the key steps in a pipeline's lifecycle: design, construction, installation, asset
management, maintenance and dismantling
experience from specialists in pipeline operation
the ability to develop 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 applying appropriate mathematical models in the simulation of pipeline engineering problems
Teaching consists of lectures, practical sessions, seminars and personal supervision covering a variety of topics in
pipeline engineering. The degree is taught using a mix of academic staff from the School of Marine Science and
Technology (/marine/) as well as visiting lecturers and experts from industry.
You will choose an individual dissertation project. This may be a critical review and/or computational or experimental
project using our world leading testing facilities. You also benefit from participating in projects sponsored directly by
industry partners whenever they are available.
Student profile
The course enables students to understand and apply the theory and practice of
pipeline engineering in a way that is fully enhanced by assessments, case studies,
tutorials, presentations and interactive discussions.
Shifa's student profile
(/postgraduate/courses/degrees/pipelineengineeringmscpgdippgcert/studentprofilemeetshifafromindia.html)
Delivery
The MSc course comprises 11 taught modules worth 120 credits. Fundamentals of Pipeline Engineering is delivered
in a block at the beginning of semester one and the remaining modules are then taught across semester one and/or
two. A dissertation or research project, worth 60 credits, is undertaken across the three semesters.
The course is also available with a preliminary year which is designed for students who have a qualification from a
technical college rather than an honours degree. Typically, you select one core module, and also take optional
modules and complete a project and report.
Accreditation
Our course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Naval Architects
(http://www.rina.org.uk/) (RINA) and the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science
and Technology (http://www.imarest.org/) (IMarEST) on behalf of the Engineering
Council. This means that you are automatically recognised as satisfying the educational
requirements leading to Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
The Royal Institution of Naval Architects is an internationally renowned professional
institution whose members are involved at all levels in the design, construction,
maintenance and operation of marine vessels and structures. Members of RINA are
widely represented in industry, universities and colleges, and maritime organisations in
over 90 countries. (http://www.rina.org.uk)
IMarEST is the first Institute to bring together marine engineers, scientists and
technologists into one international multidisciplinary professional body.
Our accreditations give you an additional benchmark of quality to your degree, making
you more attractive to graduate employers. It can also open the door to higherlevel jobs,
most of which require Chartered Engineer status.
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Facilities
You have access to dedicated facilities including:
a student common room
a computer laboratory
the Henri Kummerman Marine Resource Centre (/marine/facilities/library/mastlib.htm)
You also have access to a set of excellent testing facilities:
Newcastle Towing Tank (http://www.ncl.ac.uk/marine/facilities/hydrodynamics/#towingtank)
Wind, Wave and Current (WWC) Tank
(/marine/facilities/hydrodynamics/WindWaveandCurrentTank.html)
UTube (http://www.ncl.ac.uk/marine/facilities/hydrodynamics/#utube)
Flow cell (http://www.ncl.ac.uk/marine/facilities/hydrodynamics/#flowcell)
Emmerson Cavitation Tunnel (/marine/facilities/emersoncavitationtunnel)
Research Vessel The Princess Royal (/marine/facilities/princessroyal)
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Our Offshore Engineering MSc provides you with the specialist education necessary to enter the offshore
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and gas platforms. You will also study subsea systems, including marine systems to produce renewable energy.
Modules
PG Certificate
You will study a mixture of compulsory and optional modules up to a total of 60 credits.
PG Diploma
You will study a mixture of compulsory and optional modules up to a total of 120 credits.
MSc
For the MSc you study the following compulsory taught modules, complete a research project and write a
dissertation, totalling 180 credits.
Compulsory modules
CME8021 Safety, Risk and Environmental Management (/postgraduate/modules/CME8021/)
CME8022 Hydrocarbon Production and Process Engineering (/postgraduate/modules/CME8022/)
CME8039 Materials and Fabrication (/postgraduate/modules/CME8039/)
CME8040 Corrosion and Corrosion Control (/postgraduate/modules/CME8040/)
MAR8011 Dynamics of Offshore Installations (/postgraduate/modules/MAR8011/)
MAR8012 Design and Construction (/postgraduate/modules/MAR8012/)
MAR8013 Asset Management (/postgraduate/modules/MAR8013/)
MAR8076 Commercial Awareness (/postgraduate/modules/MAR8076/)
MAR8077 Fundamentals of Pipeline Engineering (/postgraduate/modules/MAR8077/)
MAR8078 Pipeline Structural Analysis (/postgraduate/modules/MAR8078/)
MAR8097 Pipeline Engineering Project (/postgraduate/modules/MAR8097/)
Modules might change for your year of entry.
Fees & Funding
2016-2017 fees
The fees displayed here are per year.
MSc
UK/EU
Full time: £6,165
Part time: £3,085
International
Full time: £17,080
PGDip
UK/EU
Full time: £4,280
Part time: £2,140
International
Full time: £11,385
PGCert
UK/EU
Full time: £2,140
Part time: £1,070
International
Full time: £5,695
Contact us (/postgraduate/courses/degrees/pipelineengineeringmscpgdippgcert/#d.en.226222) for the
preliminary year fees.
Update: If you’re an EU student you will pay the UK (Home) rate of tuition fees for the full duration of your course, if
you start in 2016 or 2017.
You can read more about our tuition fees (/postgraduate/courses/degrees/pipelineengineeringmscpgdip
pgcert/#d.en.226222) and discounts available.
Funding opportunities
Our students/graduates Number of Value of awards
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20% Alumni Tuition Fee Discount Discount varies by level of
(/postgraduate/funding/sources/ourstudentsgraduates/atfd.html) tuition fee.
UK/EU students Number of Value of awards
awards
Disabled Students' Allowances Varies
(/postgraduate/funding/sources/ukeustudents/dsa.html)
Professional and Career Development Loans Varies
(/postgraduate/funding/sources/ukeustudents/pcdl.html)
International (Non EU) students Number Value of awards
of awards
International Family Discounts (IFD) 10% of the tuition
(/postgraduate/funding/sources/internationalnoneustudents/ifd.html) fee per year.
Fulbright Scholarships Varies
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British Marshall Scholarships 40 Varies
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Joint Newcastle University UKEAS Taiwan Postgraduate Scholarship 1 The scholarship
(/postgraduate/funding/sources/internationalnoneustudents/jnutaiwan.html) will have a value
of £2,000,
payable towards
tuition fees.
Newcastle University International Postgraduate Scholarship (NUIPS) Partial scholarship
(/postgraduate/funding/sources/internationalnoneustudents/nuips.html) payable towards
tuition fees
Countryspecific Scholarships Varies.
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All students Number of Value of awards
awards
School and Research Institute Studentships, Bursaries and Varies
Scholarships
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Postgraduate Tuition Fee Instalments
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2% Tuition Fee Discount 2% off annual tuition
(/postgraduate/funding/sources/allstudents/fullpayment.html) fee
Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) Varies Varies.
(/postgraduate/funding/sources/allstudents/cwsfp.html)
Charities and Trusts Varies
(/postgraduate/funding/sources/allstudents/charities.html)
Employer Sponsorship Varies
(/postgraduate/funding/sources/allstudents/employer.html)
FindAMasters.com and FindAPhD.com Postgraduate 1x £5,000 PhD £12,000 across six
Scholarships scholarship awards.
(/postgraduate/funding/sources/allstudents/finda.html) 1x £5,000
Masters
scholarship
4x £500
scholarships
Postgrad Solutions Study Bursaries 15 £500 payable towards
(/postgraduate/funding/sources/allstudents/pgs2015.html) tuition fees.
Robinson Bequest Scholarships
(/postgraduate/funding/sources/allstudents/robinson.html)
Charles Letts Memorial Postgraduate Scholarship 2016/17 entry 5 Up to £1,500
(/postgraduate/funding/sources/allstudents/letts16.html)
Sport Scholarships Varies £500 £10,000
(/postgraduate/funding/sources/allstudents/sport16.html)
Santander Mobility Awards for 2016/17 10 minimum Maximum value of
(/postgraduate/funding/sources/allstudents/santanderms16.html) £1,400
Activia Training UK Scholarship Award 2 £500 for college and
(/postgraduate/funding/sources/allstudents/activia1617.html) university students in
the UK.
Entry Requirements
A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in:
mechanical engineering
chemical engineering
civil engineering
metallurgical or materials engineering
offshore engineering
naval architecture
International Students
If your first language is not English you need an overall IELTS score of 6.5.
You must also read our English language requirements
(http://www.ncl.ac.uk/international/courses/language/#overview), including:
all minimum sub scores you must have
other English language tests we accept
extra English language support
Academic qualifications that we accept from your country to meet our entry requirements are listed on your country
page (http://www.ncl.ac.uk/international/country/).
You may need an ATAS (Academic Technology Approval Scheme) (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/academic
technologyapprovalscheme) clearance certificate. You'll need to get this before you can get your visa or study
on this programme. We'll let you know about the ATAS requirement in your offer letter.
How to Apply
Use our Applicant Portal (http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/) to apply for your course. We have a step
bystep guide (/postgraduate/apply/guide/) to help you.
Start dates
The course starts in September. There is no application closing date for this course.
We suggest international students apply at least two months before the course starts. This is so that you have
enough time to make the necessary arrangements.
Deposit
If you live outside the UK/EU you must:
pay a deposit of £1,500
or submit an official letter of sponsorship
The deposit is payable after you receive an offer to study at Newcastle University. The deposit is nonrefundable,
but is deducted from your tuition fees when you register.
Contact
Susan Davies
Postgraduate Programme CoOrdinator
School of Marine Science and Technology
(/marine/)Telephone: +44 (0) 191 208 8912
Email: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
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