PhD Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

Program Overview

This MPhil or PhD program offers advanced research opportunities in energy, aerospace, fluids, and materials. Students benefit from state-of-the-art laboratories and supercomputer access. The program can be completed in one year for an MPhil or three years for a PhD, with specialization in one of the research groups. The program features centers of excellence in aerospace and energy systems research.

Program Outline

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• The Department’s research, teaching and industrial support work is underpinned by state-of-the-art laboratories and local-access to a 3500-node region supercomputer.
• You can study an MPhil over the course of one year or a PhD over three years.
• You can study either degree in any of our research groups:
• Energy
• Aerospace
• Fluids
• Materials
• Aerospace Centre of Excellence – contact: Professor Massimiliano Vasile
• Energy Systems Research Unit – contact: Professor Joseph Clarke
• James Weir Fluids Laboratory – contact: Mechanics & Materials Research Centre

Tuition fees will be notified in your offer letter. All fees are in £ sterling, unless otherwise stated, and may be subject to revision. Annual revision of fees Students on programmes of study of more than one year (or studying standalone modules) should be aware that tuition fees are revised annually and may increase in subsequent years of study. Annual increases will generally reflect UK inflation rates and increases to programme delivery costs. 2024/25 Go back Scotland£4,786 England, Wales & Northern Ireland£4,786 International£28,250 Additional costsStandard costs of: thesis printing and binding (via University IT facilities and recommended bookbinders) journal article publication fees Other general costs are normally covered by a student's Research Supervisor, dependent on any specific project limitations. All students involved in lab work will be provided with the appropriate PPE. International students may have associated visa and immigration costs.