MPhil Civil Engineering (Geotechnical and Engineering Geology)

at Newcastle University

An MPhil is available in all subject areas. You receive research training and undertake original research leading to the completion of a 40,000 - 50,000 word thesis.

Each faculty offers a researcher development programme for its postgraduate research students. We have designed your programme to help you:Home students

• perform better as a researcher
• boost your career prospects
• broaden your impact

A 2:1 Honours degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant subject. However, combinations of the following can be taken into consideration:
 

• undergraduate qualifications
• masters qualifications
• relevant work experience

Typically we recognise 60% from section 1 universities, 62% from section 2 universities and 65% from section 3 universities as comparable to a 2.1 and 58% from section 1 universities, 60% from section 2 universities and 63% from section 3 universities as comparable to a 2.2.

This can be in any of the following qualifications:
 

• Bachelor Degree
• Bachelor Pass or General degree in Arts, Science or Commerce
• Bachelor Special or Honours degree
• Bachelor degree in professional subjects

Admissions criteria may vary depending on the course you are applying for, please check course specific entry requirements.

Fees and funding

Home students Tuition fees (per year)
 £13,096

International students Tuition fees (per year)
£35,200