Overview

Through this Mechanical and Systems Engineering MPhil, PhD programme from Newcastle University you will join a successful research group. Our mission is to foster, promote and conduct research of international quality. We attract high-quality graduates and researchers and train them to international standards.

Key facts:

Bioengineering - group leader Professor Thomas Joyce
MEMS and Sensors - group leader Professor Peter Cumpson
Design, Manufacture and Materials – group leader Professor Kenneth Dalgarno
Fluid Dynamics and Thermal Systems – group leader Professor Nilanjan Chakraborty

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Programme Structure

Courses:

As a research student you will receive a tailored package of academic and support elements to ensure you maximise your research and future career.
The academic information is in the programme profile and you will be supported by our Postgraduate Researcher Development Programme, doctoral training centres and Research Student Support Team.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-04-20 00:00:00

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There is no application closing date for this course. We suggest international students apply at least two months before the course starts.

Language

English

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70

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Industrial & Systems Engineering Mechanical Engineering View 7 other PhDs in Industrial & Systems Engineering in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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125

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90

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70

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2:1 Honours degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant subject. However, combinations of the following can be taken into consideration:

undergraduate qualifications
masters qualifications
relevant work experience.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

33500 GBP / year

≈ 33500 GBP / year

Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

United Kingdom

560 - 991 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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