Engineering - Research, MPhil/PhD

The School of Engineering has a population of around 50 MPhil/PhD students working in seven research groups.This work is supported by research funding of around £1.6M per annum.

Each student normally first enrols on the MPhil degree. After completing the first year of the MPhil, the student's progress is reviewed, and, if considered satisfactory, the student is permitted to transfer to the PhD for a further two to three years of research. A student who does not wish to continue at this point may write up and submit the work to be considered for an MPhil degree.

MPhil/PhD students are usually provided with two supervisors, who guide them through the research. The supervisors are usually research staff from within the School, although a supervisor may be appointed from another School or from outside the university. The School has seven research groups focusing on practical and important real-life problems. The School also offers a one-year MSc by Research.

School

Engineering

Location

Medway Campus

Attendance

3-4 years full-time 5-7 years part-time Enrolment on the PhD/MPhil programme can take place at any time during the academic year.

Attendance

Students are assessed through their research, thesis and a viva voce examination.

Career options

Graduates from this programme can pursue a wide range of career opportunities in industry, government and academia.

Research projects

MPhil /PhD projects are undertaken in the following research groups within the School of Engineering:

• The Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology
• The Manufacturing Engineering Research Group
• The Mobile and Wireless Communications Research Laboratory
• The Internet Security Research Laboratory
• The Centre for Innovative Product Development
• The Infrastructure Management Research Group
• The Sustainability in Civil Engineering Research Group

Please note: If your research area does not fall exactly into one of the following categories, contact the School to discuss your requirements.

Your time at university should be enjoyable and rewarding, and it is important that it is not spoilt by unnecessary financial worries. We recommend that you spend time planning your finances, both before coming to university and while you are here. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.

Find out more about our fees and the support available to you at our:

• Postgraduate finance pages
• International students' finance pages