Mechanical and Systems Engineering, MPhil

Newcastle University, the United Kingdom

Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
MPhil	Full-time	12 months	find out	find out	find out
MPhil	Part-time	24 months	find out	find out	find out
PhD	Full-time	36 months	find out	find out	find out
PhD	Part-time	72 months	find out	find out	find out

About Mechanical and Systems Engineering, MPhil - at Newcastle University

Overview

Research degrees are offered through four research groups:

bioengineering
MEMS and sensors
fluid dynamics and thermal systems
design, manufacture and materials.

As a postgraduate researcher you'll join as a junior academic colleague rather than a student. You'll play a full and professional role in contributing to the School of Engineering’s goal of international academic excellence.

To develop your research capabilities you'll be supported by:

the School
the Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering
your supervisory team.

We will help you progress with your higher degree. You'll gain a unique skill set, through:

international conference attendance
research paper submissions.

Research

You can find more detailed information regarding each research group and suggested PhD projects on the School website:

Bioengineering
Design, Manufacture and Materials
Fluid Dynamics and Thermal Systems.

NewRail

NewRail is our centre for railway research at Newcastle University. It is part of the design, manufacture and materials research group. Through this centre you have the opportunity to research train movement:

organisation
management
economics.

The subject looks at innovative concepts for sustainable rail transport. It focusses on:

system services
production patterns
rail system designs.

Your scientific work will contribute to the modernisation of the rail sector as a whole. You'll integrate knowledge from a variety of disciplines, such as:

systems engineering
economics
marketing.

You'll 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
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.

Notes about fees for this course

See our course fees and funding webpage - https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/8090f-32/#fees-and-funding

Entry requirements

Academic entry 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.

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