Penspen and Academia

Northumbria University

Penspen and Northumbria University have collaborated to launch a fully-accredited Online Distance Learning Postgraduate Certificate in Pipeline Integrity Management. The partnership is lead by Penspen's Team in Newcastle upon Tyne.

The course's unique advantage is that it is fully flexible, with students able to learn via a dedicated online training website which can be accessed by students across the globe. Course materials are delivered by online-enhanced tutorials, case studies and fully interactive quizzes, to be used as a self-evaluation tool.

On completion of the course, students will have relevant skills in dealing with the special problems facing pipelines: assessing pipeline damage, assessing risk, and corrosion problems, as well as general knowledge in pipeline engineering. The course presents a holistic view of pipeline integrity, which ensures students understand the history, theory, and foundations of the technologies they will use.

"The skills crisis in pipeline engineering is a real and pressing issue which needs addressing with more fully accredited training courses which are accessible from work/home in order that students can determine their own learning schedule. We are delighted to have teamed up with Northumbria University to produce this online distance learning programme which we hope will be a solid first step to addressing the increasing skills gap."

Professor Phil Hopkins, Penspen

The programme is a collaboration between the School of Computing Engineering & Information Sciences, and Penspen Ltd., UK. Penspen provide all e-learning materials and academic tutors. Read More.

For those not wishing to pursue a university-accredited qualification, the same programme is delivered directly via Penspen. Read More.

Newcastle University

Penspen has collaborated with the launch of two MSc programmes at Newcastle University. Consultants and Senior Engineers from Penspen's Newcastle office currently lecture on these two successful Masters Programmes.

The MSc in Pipeline Engineering

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, it is a unique, up-to-date and multi-disciplinary course.

The MSc in Subsea Engineering and Management

The MSc in Subsea Engineering and Management is a programme designed for engineers wanting to increase their skills and knowledge of subsea engineering to masters level. It has been developed in conjunction with firms in the subsea industry and comprises multi-disciplinary teaching, site visits, industrially based projects and visiting industrial lecturers to enhance the relevance and effectiveness of the course.