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:
- 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 - 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