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Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering, Ph.D.
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About
In our Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering department we have 37 academic staff and nearly 150 postgraduate students on taught and research programmes. We aim to deliver world-class research across a range of engineering, technology and science activity essential to the fast paced Aeronautical and Automotive industry.
In our Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering Department, we have four major research groups working across the technologies of automotive and aeronautical engineering. Each group works on a variety of research topics.
These range from the development of new low emissions combustion systems for gas turbine engines through to fundamental investigations into the operation of hydrogen powered fuel cells.
We have an impressive number of strategic partnerships within the sector, which aim to bridge the gap between between academia and industry.
Our extensive range of first-class facilities are designed to help students throughout their studies and fully-equip them for their future endeavours. Our £14M state-of-the-art facilities include laboratories, workshops, wind-tunnels, a flight simulator and a technical display area with a recently retired military aircraft.
Loughborough University's outstanding new STEMLab is adjacent to the Department, and offers first-class engineering, science and materials laboratories, forming a truly cutting-edge learning environment for our postgraduate students.
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- Programme intensity
You can choose to do this programme part-time or full-time.
Full-time- Full-time duration 36 months
- Duration description 3 years (PhD), 2 years (MPhil)
- Average part-time duration 60 months
- Duration description Part-time 6 years (PhD), 4 years (MPhil)
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
Research groups:- Aerodynamics and Flight Research
- Low Carbon Vehicles
- Centres for Doctoral Training
English Language Requirements
You only need to take one of these language tests:
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Minimum required score:
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Minimum required score:
6.5The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
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Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Required score: Upper Second Class
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Our entry requirements are usually based on a 2:1 undergraduate degree (or the overseas equivalent) in a related subject area.
Good degree in engineering, mathematics or science, equivalent of a 2:1 or 1st classification.
IELTS: overall 6.5 with minimum 6.0 in each component.
Tuition Fee
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21100 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 21100 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months.
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Living costs for Loughborough
- 600 - 1000 GBP/monthLiving Costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Funding
A number of scholarships and bursaries are available (dependent on eligibility):
- Department-specific bursaries
- Scholarships
- Professional and Career Development Loans
- External charities and trusts
- Studentships
- Research Council funding
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