Program Overview

Overview

The Civil Engineering (Geotechnical and Engineering Geology) MPhil, PhD program at Newcastle University is a research-based degree that allows students to work with academics who are leaders in their field. The program focuses on geotechnical engineering and engineering geology, with a mission to foster, promote, and conduct research of international quality.

Research Areas

The program covers a range of research areas, including:

• Seismic engineering and extreme loadings
• Stability of man-made and natural slopes, open pit mines, and tailing dams
• Multi-phase flow and coupled multi-field analysis
• Soil modeling and numerical modeling
• Characterization and modeling of particulate materials
• Waste minimization and reuse
• Ground improvement
• Site characterization
• Geo-energy

Qualifications Explained

The program offers MPhil and PhD qualifications, with the MPhil being a 12-24 month program and the PhD being a 36-72 month program. The MPhil requires a 40,000-50,000 word thesis, while the PhD requires an 80,000-100,000 word thesis.

How You'll Learn

The program includes:

• Intensive subject-specific supervision
• Training in research methodologies and core skills
• Opportunities for paid laboratory demonstrations and tutoring to gain teaching experience

Your Development

The program provides a range of development opportunities, including:

• A researcher development program to help students perform better as researchers and boost their career prospects
• Access to a broad range of workshops covering research and professional skills, careers support, wellbeing, and health and safety
• Opportunities for multidisciplinary research and collaboration with other departments and institutions

Your Future

The program is designed to help students develop the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in their future careers. The university's Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and provides a range of support and resources to help students achieve their career goals.

Quality and Ranking

Newcastle University is a global top 140 university, with a strong reputation for research excellence. The university's research power has increased by 65% since 2014, and 42% of its research is classified as 4* world-leading.

Facilities

The School of Engineering has an exceptional range of laboratories equipped with a wide range of analytical instrumentation supporting research, teaching, and contract research projects.

Fees and Funding

The tuition fees for the program vary depending on the student's residency status and the type of qualification they are pursuing. The fees range from £33,500-£43,700 per year for international students, and are not set for home students. The university offers a range of scholarships and funding opportunities to help students cover the cost of their tuition fees.

Entry Requirements

The program has a range of entry requirements, including:

• A 2:1 Honours degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant subject
• Combinations of undergraduate qualifications, masters qualifications, and relevant work experience
• English language requirements, with a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent

How to Apply

To apply for the program, students should:

• Find and contact a research supervisor from the School of Engineering
• Submit an application through the university's online application portal
• Provide a range of supporting documents, including transcripts, references, and a research proposal
• Pay a deposit of £1,500 if they are an international student or a student from the EU, EEA, or Switzerland who needs a visa to study in the UK

Open Days and Events

The university regularly hosts open days and events, both on campus and overseas, to provide prospective students with the opportunity to learn more about the program and meet with academic staff.

Get in Touch

For more information about the program, prospective students can contact the Postgraduate Research Administrator at the School of Engineering.