Overview

This Engineering programme offered by Durham University offers PhD and Master of Science by Research (MScR) degrees within the Department of Engineering. Research is integrated into the department's Research Challenges, enabling students to work on novel methods, equipment, ideas, and solutions within their chosen area while benefiting from research facilities, collaborations, and support services. Students are guided by supervisory teams comprising internationally recognised experts.

Key Facts

Research students become members of Research Nodes, bringing together academics, researchers, and postgraduate researchers around shared themes. Training includes participation in departmental research activities, seminar programmes, discussions, and a dedicated postgraduate researcher training programme. Students also present their work at events such as the annual Engineering PGR Conference and may contribute to teaching activities, gaining broader professional and communication experience.

Programme Structure

Research nodes include:

Bioengineering
Communications
Computational mechanics
Electrical power
Advanced materials and electronic devices
Fluid mechanics
Thermal energy
Geotechnics and environmental engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-04-26 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-10-04 00:00:00

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More details

All postgraduate research applications are forwarded to us and will be considered as quickly as possible.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Durham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology View 91 other PhDs in General Engineering & Technology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

You’ll usually need at least a 2:1 honours degree or its equivalent
Transcripts of your qualifications  
English language test certificates if taken
Personal statement
Two satisfactory references
Scholarship documentation (if applicable) 
Research proposal

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

26500 GBP / year

≈ 26500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 GBP / year

Living costs

Durham

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Durham

Funding

Scholarships Information

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