MPhil Civil Engineering / Overview

Year of entry: 2023

Degree awarded
Master of Philosophy
Duration
12 Months [Full-Time] / 24 Months [Part-Time]
Entry requirements

The minimum academic entry requirement is a good Second Class honours degree in a discipline directly relevant to the MPhil.

Applicants will also need to show their suitability for a research programme through strong performance in research methods and project/dissertation modules completed as part of their degree.

Equivalent international degree qualifications are also acceptable.

Full entry requirements

How to apply
Before applying we strongly recommend that you:
  1. Identify the research project, CDT or dual-award you'd like to apply for or determine your own research proposal (including research project title)
  2. Find a supervisor and speak to them about supervising your research
  3. Decide how you will be funding your research and discuss this with your supervisor

In your application you'll need to include; your chosen research project or the name of the project you are proposing (and your research proposal) , the name of your supervisor , how you will be funding your research , details of your previous study , names and contact details of your two referees . Once you have all of this information, you’re all set to apply online:

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Programme options

Full-time Part-time Full-time distance learning Part-time distance learning
MPhil Y Y N N

Programme description

Our postgraduate research programmes in Civil Engineering offer the opportunity to study in a multi-disciplinary team alongside leading academics in the field. Drawing on our expertise in structural engineering, geotechnical and geo-environmental engineering, hydraulic and fluid dynamics, material behaviour, computational modelling and dynamics of structures, we deliver world leading and industry relevant research and solutions.

Your research will be supported by state-of-the-art computational and experimental facilities. We have strong links with industry and excellent employability in a diverse sector of civil engineering.

Open days

Visit our Faculty of Science and Engineering Postgraduate Research page to find out about our upcoming events and open days.

Fees

For entry in the academic year beginning September 2023, the tuition fees are as follows:

  • MPhil (full-time)
    UK students (per annum): Band A TBA; Band B £6,500; Band C £9,500; Band D £13,500; Band E £23,000
    International, including EU, students (per annum): Band A £26,500; Band B £28,500; Band C £33,500; Band D £40,500; Band E £54,000
  • MPhil (part-time)
    UK students (per annum): Band A TBA; Band B £3,250; Band C £4,750; Band D £6,750; Band E £11,500

Further information for EU students can be found on our dedicated EU page.

Please note that higher fee bands will apply for the majority of projects where experimentation requires additional resources above the base rate for supervision, administration and computational costs. The fees quoted above will be fully inclusive and, therefore, you will not be required to pay any additional bench fees or administration costs.

All fees for entry will be subject to yearly review and incremental rises are likely over the duration of the course for Home students.   Fees for International students are typically fixed for the duration of the PhD at the point of entry. For general fees information please visit:  postgraduate fees or contact the department if you are unsure which fee applies to your project.

Scholarships/sponsorships

Contact details

Department
Department of Mechanical, Aerospace & Civil Engineering
Contact name
Postgraduate Research Admissions Team
Telephone
+44 (0)161 543 4025
Email
Website
https://www.mace.manchester.ac.uk/
School/Faculty

The School of Engineering creates a world of possibilities for students pursuing skills and understanding. Through dynamic research and teaching we develop engineering solutions that make a difference to society in an ethical and sustainable way.  Science-based engineering is at the heart of what we do, and through collaboration we support the engineers and scientists of tomorrow to become technically strong, analytically innovative and creative. Find out more about Science and Engineering at Manchester .

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