Overview
As a postgraduate researcher you will be welcomed as a junior academic colleague rather than a student. In this role we ask you to play a full and professional role in contributing to the School of Engineering’s objective of international academic excellence.
The School, the Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering, and your supervisory team will support you to develop your research capabilities. We will help you progress with your higher degree and attain a unique skill set, through international conference attendance and research paper submissions.
Research
You can find more detailed information regarding each research group and suggested PhD projects on the School website:
- Bioengineering - group leader Professor Thomas Joyce
- Design, Manufacture and Materials – group leader Professor Kenneth Dalgarno
- Fluid Dynamics and Thermal Systems – group leader Professor Nilanjan Chakraborty
NewRail
NewRail is our centre for railway research at Newcastle and is part of the design, manufacture and materials research group. Through this centre you have the opportunity to research the organisation, management and economics of train movement. The subject looks at innovative concepts for sustainable rail transport with a particular focus on system services, production patterns and rail system designs.
Your scientific work will contribute to the modernisation of the rail sector as a whole, integrating knowledge from a variety of disciplines such as systems engineering, economics and marketing. You will have the opportunity to work with railway experts from local and international rail-focused organisations, such as Network Rail, Railfuture, Tyne and Wear Metro, Port of Tyne and the Tyne and Wear Freight Partnership. Our research areas include:
- demand patterns and models
- supply patterns and models
- grants and contracts
- service execution
- customer satisfaction
- business generation
Delivery
Our research programmes are based in the Stephenson Building on the central Newcastle campus.
Attendance of the Mechanical and Systems Engineering programme from Newcastle University is flexible and depends on the requirements of the research project and is subject to our School Safety policy. You are expected to undertake 40 hours of work per week with annual holiday entitlement of 35 days (this includes statutory and bank holidays)
Programme Structure
Course Overview:
Our programme will help you to:
- complete a training needs analysis, so that you know what your current skills are and where you need help and development
- use your training needs analysis to create your personal development plan
- identify appropriate workshops or other events that will help you most and best address your development needs
- gain the personal and professional key skills development for the successful completion of your research degree
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- We suggest international students apply at least two months before the course starts. This is so that you have enough time to make the necessary arrangements.
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Industrial & Systems Engineering Mechanical Engineering General Engineering & Technology View 768 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
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.
Please contact us if you wish to discuss your individual circumstances.
Tuition Fee
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International
26700 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26700 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
4500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4500 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Newcastle upon Tyne
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.