MPhil: minimum 12 months full time; minimum 24 months part time
PhD: minimum 36 months full time; minimum 72 months part time
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.
We conduct multidisciplinary research in the fields of ground improvement and remediation, in situ testing, geotechnical design, and geotechnical processes in construction and the natural environment. Major achievements include revolutionary developments in electrokinetic geosynthetics, self-boring pressuremeters, geothermal testing and the construction of a full-scale embankment for field experimentation.
MPhil/PhD supervision is normally available within the broad disciplines of geotechnical engineering and engineering geology, particularly in any of our current research areas of:
seismic engineering and extreme loadings; slope stability; multi-phase flow and coupled multi-field analysis; soil modelling; waste minimisation and reuse; ground improvement; site characterisation. Examples of specific project areas and titles may be obtained from our research projects websites in geotechnical and structural engineering and geoscience.
Research staff within Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology include: Dr C Davie, Dr S Glendinning, Dr J Hall, Dr P Hughes, and Dr M Rouainia.
We offer PhD and MPhil degrees on both full-time and part-time bases. Off-campus modes of study may be available in some circumstances, particularly where candidates have industrial sponsorship. You are provided with formal training in research methods for engineers and encouraged to attend appropriate taught modules to supplement your research training. We are dedicated to excellence in research degrees. Our programmes include intensive subject-specific supervision and training in research methodologies and core skills. There are also opportunities to undertake paid laboratory demonstrating and tutoring to gain teaching experience.
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.
An upper-second-class Honours degree or higher, or an international equivalent, in civil engineering or geology or a related discipline. Industrial experience is also valued in the selection process. 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.
International Students, consult your own government for funding. The University offers International Scholarships, and there are funding opportunities by external organisations available.
More information on scholarships, studentships, bursaries and other funding is available from our database.
Visit our postgraduate application site.
Applications are considered throughout the year although specific deadlines for funding may apply.
There are three possible start dates for your research degree:
• 7 January 2013
• 15 April 2013
• or 23 September 2013
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.
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
http://www.ceg.ncl.ac.uk/postgrad/index.htm
This programme is within the subject area of Civil Engineering.