Overview
Why choose this programme
The Automotive Engineering programme of the University of Surrey gives you the chance to employ cutting-edge science to make new discoveries. Our excellent laboratories and facilities are nationally and internationally recognised, and a stage for world-class research. We provide a multidisciplinary environment where doctoral students from different disciplines can meet and work together on applied engineering research topics with direct impacts on society.
Our researchers also regularly collaborate with key players in industry, including Rolls-Royce, Dstl and Jaguar Land Rover. We are also host to the Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre in Thermo-Fluid Systems and the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council’s Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Micro- and NanoMaterials and Technologies.
In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014, 80 per cent of our ‘general engineering’ research outputs were rated as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’.
Programme Structure
Research themes- Automotive engineering
- Computational fluid mechanics
- Design
- Hybrid vehicles
- Tyre dynamics
- Vehicle dynamics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
- Part-time
- 96 months
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Disciplines
Automotive Engineering General Engineering & Technology Transportation EngineeringAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants are expected to hold a first or upper-second class degree in a relevant discipline (or equivalent overseas qualification), or a lower second plus a good Masters degree (distinction normally required).
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 or above (or equivalent) with 6.0 in each individual category.
Tuition Fee
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International
22700 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 22700 GBP per year during 48 months. -
National
4500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4500 GBP per year during 48 months.
Part time:
- UK: £2,250
- Overseas: £11,400
Living costs for Guildford
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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