Civil Engineering (Environmental) MPhil; PhD
MPhil: minimum 12 months full time; minimum 24 months part time
PhD: minimum 36 months full time; minimum 72 months part time
Fees
Fees per academic year 2013-14
UK and EU: full time £4,320-£10,950 part time £2,160-£5,475
International: full time £14,180-£20,810 part time fees
Fees vary according to the exact nature of the research project.
More information is available about tuition fees and discounts.
Research Areas
MPhil/ PhD supervision is normally available in the following research areas:
industrial wastewater treatment; anaerobic digestion; manipulation of the fate of micro-pollutants; pollutant sequestration; bioremediation; risk assessment; sanitation and low-cost water supplies for developing countries; waste stabilisation ponds; constructed wetlands; minewater treatment; carbon neutral initiatives and geothermal energy.
Our microbiological research has a strong emphasis on understanding and engineering biological processes using ecological theory, underpinned by leading-edge exploration of molecular techniques (for example fluorescent in situ hybridisation, quantitative PCR, and denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis).
To maintain our position at the forefront of environmental engineering research, we are constantly developing new areas of expertise.
Up-to-date information on our latest research can be found on the Civil Engineering and Geosciences website.
Staff research profiles can also be found on this website, including Professor P Younger (Professor of Environmental Technologies and Geothermal Energy), Professor T Curtis (Professor of Environmental Engineering), Professor I Head (Professor of Environmental Biogeochemistry), Professor D Graham (Visiting Professor from the University of Kansas), Dr P Sallis, Dr D Werner, Dr R Davenport, Dr C Mota, Dr A Jarvis, Dr J Amezaga, Dr C Paterson, and others.
Research Degree Training and Skills Development
Above all we are looking for applicants with an enthusiasm for research in the field of environmental engineering. We have extensive contacts in the UK and overseas to enable research to be carried out in collaboration with industry and government agencies. Research projects are supervised by staff with a wide range of industrial and academic experience. In addition to an academic supervisory team, all research students are supported by a programme of training in research and personal development skills. Details of available PhD projects can be found on The School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences' website.
Our Science, Agriculture and Engineering Graduate School provides training in professional/key skills and research techniques, supports personal development, hosts postgraduate events and has links with several specialist graduate training networks.
+Entrance Requirements
Normally, a minimum of an upper-second-class Honours degree, or an international equivalent, in science or engineering, although alternative qualifications will be considered where appropriate. Candidates initially admitted for an MPhil may be able to transfer to a PhD after the first year of successful study. Applicants whose first language is not English normally require IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90 (Internet-based), or equivalent.
Our INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet the University's English language requirements.
The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has rules for international students regarding minimum English language requirements.
+Scholarships and Other Sources of Funding
International Students, consult your own government for funding. The University offers International Scholarships, and there are funding opportunities by external organisations available.
Students should consult their employers for sponsorship opportunities.
+How to Apply
Visit our postgraduate application site.
Applications are considered throughout the year although specific deadlines for funding may apply. It is recommended that you discuss your project with a member of our staff and obtain their agreement to supervise you before applying. UK-based applicants will normally be invited for an interview. Further application advice is available from the Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering.
There are three possible start dates for your research degree:
- 23 September 2013
- 6 January 2014
- or 28 April 2014
However, these dates are not mandatory and in some circumstances permission can be granted for alternative start dates.
Please note: As a formal condition of the offer to study at Newcastle University, students from outside the UK/EU are required to pay a deposit of £1,500 or submit an official letter of sponsorship for their chosen programme. The deposit payment is non refundable, but will be deducted from tuition fees upon registration.
+Further Information
For further information please contact:
Postgraduate Research Secretary (Civil Engineering)
School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 6445
Email: melissa.ware@ncl.ac.uk
Subject Overview
This programme is within the subject area of Civil Engineering.
