Research course

Civil Engineering

Institution
The University of Manchester · School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering
Qualifications
MPhil

Entry requirements

The standard academic entry requirement for this MPhil is a lower second-class (2:2) honours degree in a discipline directly relevant to the MPhil (or international equivalent).

Months of entry

September

Course content

Research in mechanical, aerospace and civil engineering covers six broad research themes; aerospace engineering, innovative manufacturing, modelling and simulation, nuclear engineering, resilient systems, and structures in extreme environments.

Our postgraduate research programmes in Civil Engineering offer the opportunity to study in a multi-disciplinary team alongside leading academics in the field.

Drawing on our expertise in structural engineering, geotechnical and geo-environmental engineering, hydraulic and fluid dynamics, material behaviour, computational modelling and dynamics of structures, we deliver world leading and industry relevant research and solutions.

Your research will be supported by state-of-the-art computational and experimental facilities. We have strong links with industry and excellent employability in a diverse sector of civil engineering.

Visit our research projects page to browse our range of currently available projects.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MPhil
    part time
    24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering
Email
fse.doctoralacademy.admissions@manchester.ac.uk
Phone
+44 (0) 161 529 3049