The School has a multi-national community of research students who form an important part of our internationally recognised research activities. The Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering programme is offered by the Loughborough University.
Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering, Ph.D.
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About
The School is a leader in technological research and innovation, with extensive national and international industrial links.
We develop and nurture the world’s top engineering talent to meet the challenges of an increasingly complex world by integrating our research and education programmes in order to support the technical and commercial needs of society and to extend the boundaries of current knowledge.
We have also recently been selected to lead one of EPSRC’s multidisciplinary Grand Challenges, SYMETA (SYnthesizing 3D METAmaterials for RF, microwave and THz applications), that is addressing the use of meta materials for future generations of high bandwidth communications and microwave applications.
Research grants and partnerships
Research grants, principally from the UK Research Councils and the EU, and extensive industrial collaborations means we currently have over £52m of live research projects.
Supporting us and helping to ensure that our output reaches and benefits society at large are our strong partnerships with many of the leading British and global technical and engineering organisations.
Your role as a research student
Our PhD students play a central role in our wide-ranging research activities, making vital contributions to the success of the research itself. We have internationally active research staff across 15 separate research groups who are ready to provide further details of possible projects.
The School has a vibrant, international community of postgraduate research students. During your time with us, you will able to publish your research findings in top peer-reviewed scientific journals, present your research findings at leading international conferences and network with scientists and industrial partners to maximise the impact of your research and start building your own professional network.
The Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering programme is offered by the Loughborough University.Detailed Programme Facts
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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 Full-time 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
Our research groups- Engineering Systems
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Communications
- Engineering for Health
- Engineering Design and Analysis
English Language Requirements
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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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Minimum required score:
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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).
General Requirements
Our entry requirements are usually based on a 2:1 undergraduate degree (or the overseas equivalent) in a related subject area.
Please contact the School for an information and application pack. You are encouraged to approach appropriate members of academic staff to discuss your proposal prior to submission.
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
FundingA 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
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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