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Architecture, Computing and Engineering MPhil PhD

Overview

Studying for an MPhil with UEL's School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering (ACE) will push you to the limit - and you'll be supported all the way by our world-class academic staff.

ACE has strong research expertise in urban sustainability, cyber-security and big data studies. We're also world leaders in ecological and environmental protection studies.

We have a strong culture of research collaboration between our architecture, computing, engineering and geo-information centres, as well as with other UEL Schools and international partners.

ACE is developing better security for mobile devices like smartphones and tablets, as part of a €3 million EU project. The work will protect multi- screen mobile TV, software licensing, as well as stored data.

ACE is a centre of excellence for sustainable green roof design. Its research is developing better water management, a reduced urban heat island effect, energy conservation, and increased biodiversity.

The School is part of an EU project to boost Europe's data centre sector by reducing energy consumption and using algorithms and holistic systems to improve environmental designs.

Entry Requirements

To apply for a PhD course, you should have an MPhil, or MRes qualification or an overseas qualification rated as equivalent. Applicants for a PhD via MPhil should have either a first class or upper second class honours degree from a UK Higher Education Institution, or an overseas qualification rated as equivalent.

• Work experience: If you have relevant research or work experience, but no degree, you can still be considered for admission. You will need to discuss your experience with the relevant School, and provide the names of two academic referees familiar with your academic work.
• Split-site study: If you are applying for a research course from outside the UK, you may be able to apply for split-site study arrangements, where you carry out part or all of your research outside the UK.
• Language requirements: If English is not your first language, you will have to satisfy our English language requirements for postgraduate research study. The minimum requirement for a research degree is an IELTS Academic English score of 6.5 overall (minimum of 6.0 in all components). This should normally have been gained within the past two years.

Fees

EU, EEA and Swiss Nationals starting a course from September 2021, will no longer be eligible for Home fees. However, such nationals benefitting from Settled Status or Citizens' Rights may become eligible for Home fees as and when the UK Government confirms any new fee regulations.

• Home Applicant, Full time, 3 years: £6,020 per year
• Home Applicant, Part time, 5 years: £3,010 per year
• International Applicant, Full time, 3 years: £16,100 per year
• International Applicant, Part time, 5 years: £8,050 per year

Funding

• Postgraduate Loans Scheme: £10,280 to fund your Masters Programme under the Postgraduate Loans (PGL) scheme
• Postgraduate Scholarship: Apply for a 50 per cent discount on your tuition fees
• Alumni Discount: up to 15% fee waiver
• Early Payment Discount: 5% fee waiver
• Asylum Seekers scholarship: 100% fee waiver
• Civic Engagement: £1,000
• Hardship Bursary: up to £2,000
• Sport Scholarships: Up to £6,000

Additional Costs

• Textbooks: You may prefer to, or be required to, buy your own copy of key textbooks.
• Computer equipment: You may find it useful to have your own PC, laptop or tablet which you can use around campus and in halls of residences.
• Printing: In the majority of cases, coursework can be submitted online. There may be instances when you will be required to submit work in a printed format.
• Travel: Travel costs are not included but we do have a free intersite bus service which links the campuses and halls of residence.

Research Areas

Major areas of research within ACE include urban sustainability, ecological and environmental protection, data security, mobile computing, seismic studies, and storm surge prediction.

Career Support

• Career Zone: Our dedicated and award-winning team provide you with careers and employability resources.
• Mental Wealth programme: Our Professional Fitness and Mental Wealth programme which issues you with a Careers Passport to track the skills you’ve mastered.
• Enterprise and entrepreneurship support: Ranked 2nd for graduate start-ups (2023/24)
• Networking and visits to leading organisations: Support in starting a new business, freelancing and self-employment
• London on our doorstep: We are well connected to central London and Canary Wharf, with London City Airport just across the water. We also run a free bus service that connects Docklands with Stratford campuses.