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Master of Philosophy

The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is an extended higher-level master's degree by research usually lasting one to two years full-time and two to three years part-time.

Programme Details

Type of Programme

Postgraduate research degree, face-to-face meetings.

Our team of academics are well established in the areas of Mechanical Engineering including Energy and Sustainability, Electrical Power Engineering, and Marine Technology Engineering.

Intake

  • Throughout the year

Programme Duration

  • Full-time: 12 months + 12 months write-up
  • Part-time: 24 months + 12 months write-up

Course Code

  • 7011

Mode of Study

  • Meetings and regular contact with supervisor

Module

  • Thesis

Minimum Entry Requirements

  • First degree or equivalent with minimum second higher classification (2.1). Applicants with First degree or equivalent with minimum second lower (2.2) classification and relevant experience, will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

English Language Requirement

  • IELTS overall 6.5 or equivalent
  • Exemption: You do not need to prove your Englsih ability if you meet one of the criteria as listed on the International Students site.

Fees & Funding

For information on Fees & Funding, please refer to Fees, Funding, and Student Contract.

Applicant Eligibility

The course is only available to Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents, Singapore Employment Pass holders, Singapore Dependant's Pass* holders.

*subject to approval by the respective pass-issuing authority.

Potential Research projects

For enquiry on project or research area, please email the NewRIIS team

 


Modules

Research Masters' courses are designed to further the student’s knowledge of a specific subject, culminating in a focused research project, dissertation or thesis. They can be tailored to the student’s interests and offer the scope to study topics that may not be available as a taught Master’s course.

This award is available in all subject areas. Students receive research training and undertake original research leading to the completion of a 40,000- 50,000 word thesis.

Compulsory modules

Thesis (SN: 1, Module code: 7011)

 


How to Apply

The application process:

  1. Prospective candidates are required to email Singapore Postgraduate <singapore.postgraduate@newcastle.ac.uk> to schedule an online Pre-application Counselling session or visit Newcastle Research & Innovation Institute (NewRIIS) for a Pre-application Counselling session.
    (i) Kindly email the NewRIIS team for an appointment. 
    (ii) Please bring along the following original documents for verification when you visit NewRIIS
          - NRIC or Passport
          - highest academic qualification
          - testimonials
          - updated CV

  2. Online application
    (i) Before applying, please prepare the following documents/items
         - correct programme code (Please check with PG Programme Administrator/Coordinator, if you are unsure) 
         - scanned verified educational documents
         - updated CV
         - personal statement 
         - research proposal 
    (ii) Create account for online application
    (iii) Apply online

Handbook

The research programme handbook can be downloaded from the PGR publications page.