12 months full time
Fees per academic year 2013-14
UK and EU: full time £5,500 part time £1,030
International: full time £14,750
More information is available about tuition fees and discounts.
This programme aims to develop the skills and knowledge of graduates from a wide range of engineering, science, and relevant business management backgrounds. It enables you to carry out research-related project work in the multidisciplinary field of technology in a sustainable marine environment. The programme offers high-quality training in research methods and practice, as well as transferable and personal skills. It is also a highly desirable qualification for further studies at PhD level or for a career in research and development.
The MRes breaks down into approximately 40 per cent taught modules and 60 per cent research in collaboration with an industrial partner. You take compulsory modules and optional modules, and also undertake a collaborative research project with an industrial partner.
A minimum of an upper-second-class Honours degree, or equivalent. A marine technology or engineering degree is not mandatory, and applications from science, mathematics or environmental-based graduates are welcome. Applicants whose first language is not English 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.
Students should consult their employers for sponsorship opportunities.
Visit our postgraduate application site.
The MRes programmes begin at the end of September and applications are accepted at any time of year up until the closing dates.
The closing date for applications from overseas students is mid-June, UK and EU graduates are encouraged to apply before the end of July. Under exceptional circumstances applications may be reviewed at the discretion of the MRes Director of Admissions and Recruitment.
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 School Office
School of Marine Science and Technology
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 6661
E-mail: marine@ncl.ac.uk
This programme is within the subject area of Marine Technology.