Plymouth,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MPhil/PhD Mechanical Engineering in Plymouth United Kingdom | University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth
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Plymouth United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
17,170
(c. USD23,052.1)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree is granted for original research, typically conducted over three years, that substantially advances knowledge in a particular field. Students must show they've developed novel insights or solutions to problems within their chosen discipline.
Mechanical engineering research is organized into two primary groups: Autonomous Marine Systems, and Materials and Structures, which also contribute to Coastal, Ocean and Sediment Transport studies.
The Autonomous Marine Systems (AMS) team brings together specialists from diverse fields including artificial intelligence, control systems engineering, sensor data integration, thermodynamics, marine propulsion systems, and renewable energy technologies.
Materials and Structures (MAST) research encompasses civil engineering materials, composite materials, and structural analysis, with particular focus on material fatigue, multi-scale modeling, and finite element analysis of structures.
Composite Engineering specifically examines polymer matrix composites, with expertise in manufacturing techniques, material characterization, marine applications, natural fibers, and adaptive material systems.
Duration: 3-4 years full-time study.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants are expected to have completed a masters level qualification to a high standard (e.g. at 'merit' or 'distinction' level) as well as either a good 2:1 or first class honours undergraduate degree in an area of study appropriate to your project proposal. We are happy to consider equivalent qualifications.
If you do not have a masters level qualification, we recommend you consider applying for our MSc Advanced Engineering Design programme.
You will also need to provide evidence that you are ready to pursue the project you propose in your application. This will take the form of a sample of critical writing, and if relevant, documentation of relevant creative or professional practice.
If English is not your first language, you must have proficiency in written and spoken English (normally a minimum test score of 6.5 for IELTS, or equivalent). Given the nature of the programme, you'll be expected to read and engage with complex theoretical texts and debates for which fluency in English is essential.
Remote supervision of overseas students is possible subject to identification of a supervisor local to the candidate.
TOEFL IBT – 90
Minimum Component Scores - Component scores of listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18
If you do not have a masters level qualification, we recommend you consider applying for our MSc Advanced Engineering Design programme.
You will also need to provide evidence that you are ready to pursue the project you propose in your application. This will take the form of a sample of critical writing, and if relevant, documentation of relevant creative or professional practice.
If English is not your first language, you must have proficiency in written and spoken English (normally a minimum test score of 6.5 for IELTS, or equivalent). Given the nature of the programme, you'll be expected to read and engage with complex theoretical texts and debates for which fluency in English is essential.
Remote supervision of overseas students is possible subject to identification of a supervisor local to the candidate.
TOEFL IBT – 90
Minimum Component Scores - Component scores of listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18
Tuition
GBP
17,170