Overview

In the Advanced Powertrain and Fuels programme from Brunel University of London , we have particular interests in developing efficient bio-fuel supply chains, as well as a number of novel technologies for manufacturing bio-fuel from industrial waste and new combustion technologies optimised for bio-fuels.

Key Facts

The research on regenerative engine braking is feeding strongly into our commercialisation activities.

We are equipped with the most advanced camless and direct injection research engines, as well as state-of-art laser and optical equipment for the study of fuels and engines: in particular marrying experimental and modelling methods and through the utilisation of advanced laser measurement techniques in transparent optical engines.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Assessment of Structures and Materials under Extreme Conditions

Biomedical Engineering

Digital Manufacturing

Resilient Structures and Construction Materials

Energy Efficient and Sustainable Technologies

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Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-08 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-01-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-13 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

First Class _{(recommended)}

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The general University entrance requirement for registration for a research degree is normally a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree (1st or 2:1).

If you require a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK, you must prove knowledge of the English language so that we can issue you a Certificate of Acceptance for Study (CAS). To do this, you will need an IELTS for UKVI or Trinity SELT test pass gained from a test centre approved by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and on the Secure English Language Testing (SELT) list.

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Tuition Fees

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24795 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Tuition for international: £12,395 part-time Tuition for UK: £2,619 part-time

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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