Overview
The Engineering MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter key facts:
You can expect:
- High-quality research supervision to develop and nurture your potential
- A tailored supervision approach to help best suit your requirements
- Accessible supervisors who are enthusiastic about working directly with postgraduate research students
- Regular timetabled meetings with your supervisor
- 'Open door' policy to all postgraduate students - instant access to world-leading researchers who will share their expertise and ideas with you
- Regular meetings with your supervisory team, other members of your research group, and mentors
Career opportunities:
Career opportunities for graduates of the Engineering programme at The University of Exeter are almost limitless and engineers can be found working in the public sector, in health, construction, defence, communications, education, finance and manufacturing. Engineers have a reputation as being articulate, numerate, problem solvers, who claim great job satisfaction, a good salary and a huge range of career possibilities. Salaries are typically significantly higher for engineering graduates than the average for all other graduates.
Our students directly benefit from the hundreds of links with industry we have established through collaborative research and consultation. Student projects are usually industrially driven and often directly involve a company. This provides an opportunity for you to undertake commercially important projects at the forefront of technology, gain invaluable experience and enhance your employability.
There is a dedicated Careers Adviser who provides specific services such as careers workshops tailored to careers in Engineering and support in matters such as applications and job interview skills.
- Company Director
- Water Engineer
- Civil Engineer
- Design Engineer
- Research and Development Engineer
- Marine Renewable Development Specialist
- Data Scientist
- Senior Project Engineer
- Regional Technical Manager
- Senior Development Engineer
- Research and Development Engineer
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Materials and manufacturing
- Civil and structures
- Dynamics and control
- Nano engineering science and technology
- Renewable energies
- Water and environment
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Visit programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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There are no specific deadlines for applications, though the majority of students start in September.
Language
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Disciplines
General Engineering & Technology View 120 other PhDs in General Engineering & Technology in United KingdomExplore more key information
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English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- You should have at least a 2:1 Honours degree in engineering or science or have an appropriate MSc qualification.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Visit programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
28500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 28500 GBP per year during 48 months. -
National
4900 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4900 GBP per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Exeter
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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