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Mechanical Engineering - PhD

Mechanical Engineering - PhD

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Entry Requirement

A 2:2 or higher honours degree or MSc with Merit or above in suitable subjects such as mechanical, material, civil, and structural engineering, mathematics.

All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, and professional qualifications and experience will also be taken into account when considering applications.

All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications. 

English Requirement

IELTS (including IELTS Indicator)

  • 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in R&W; 5.5 in S&L)

PTE Academic

  • 62 overall with 60 in each subtest

CAE/CPE

  • 176 overall (with a minimum of 169 in R&W; 162 in S&L)

TOEFL iBT

  • 90 overall (with a minimum of 22 in R; 21 in W; 17 in L; 20 in S

 

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Course Information

The School of Engineering and Digital Arts offers research-led degrees in a wide range of research disciplines in a highly stimulating academic environment.

The Mechanical Engineering Group in School of Engineering and Digital Arts (EDA) offers a Masters by Research (MRes) as well as a PhD programme in Mechanical Engineering. A full time MRes is a one year programme that leads to a research thesis. The duration for PhD programme is three years.

The MRes and PhD research-led degrees in the Mechanical Engineering Group will allow you to undertake cutting-edge projects in advanced fields of Mechanical Engineering. These research fields include:

  • computer aided design (CAD),

  • failure of materials and structures,

  • computational fluid dynamics (CFD),

  • automation and manufacturing,

  • risk and reliability,

  • industrial maintenance,

  • robotics and autonomous systems,

  • and digital mechanics.

The School has state-of-the-art facilities and experimental equipment to support students’ research such as 3-D printer, wind tunnel, dynamic testing machines, mechatronic units and non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment. The School provides research students the opportunity to participate in regular research seminars and workshops. We also offer research students the possibility of attending international conferences organised by Mechanical Engineering societies to present their work.

Our one year MSc by Research in Mechanical Engineering is an internationally recognised advanced postgraduate research degree, providing an ideal foundation for advanced skills and knowledge. Traditional MSc degrees primarily contain taught modules, whilst an MSc by Research is heavily research or practice-based and you learn through hands-on projects.

Whereas a taught Masters develops expertise in existing subject knowledge, an MSc by Research places more emphasis on research and practical expertise and is project-based rather than module-based.  An MSc by Research can focus on individual research skills, providing a strong foundation to build on for students considering a doctoral degree (PhD).  Alternatively, our MSc by Research can be done via a practice-based approach, which is more orientated toward the industry.  It is well structured, with clearly defined tasks to be completed, which will eventually lead to the final dissertation.

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Duration: 3 to 4 years full-time, 5 to 6 years part-time

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We have developed our programmes with a number of industrial organisations, which means that successful students are in a strong position to build a long-term career in this important discipline. You develop the skills and capabilities that employers are looking for, including problem solving, independent thought, report-writing, time management, leadership skills, team-working and good communication.

Kent has an excellent record for postgraduate employment: over 96% of our postgraduate students who graduated in 2015 found a job or further study opportunity within six months.

Building on Kent’s success as the region’s leading institution for student employability, we offer many opportunities for you to gain worthwhile experience and develop the specific skills and aptitudes that employers value.

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