Civil Engineering (Geotechnical and Engineering Geology) MPhil, PhD
Newcastle University
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At Newcastle University youll work with academics who are leaders in their field so that your research has a real impact on civil engineering.OverviewOur geotechnical engineering and engineering geology research is revolutionary worldwide.By pursuing research in the School of Engineering youll join a successful research group. Our focus is on geotechnical engineering and geology. Our mission is to foster, promote and conduct research of international quality. We attract high-quality graduates ...Read more

At Newcastle University you'll work with academics who are leaders in their field so that your research has a real impact on civil engineering.

Overview

Our geotechnical engineering and engineering geology research is revolutionary worldwide.

By pursuing research in the School of Engineering you'll join a successful research group. Our focus is on geotechnical engineering and geology. Our mission is to foster, promote and conduct research of international quality. We attract high-quality graduates and researchers and train them to international standards. Our geotechnical engineering and engineering geology research is recognised worldwide.

Our research links with the themes of sustainability in construction, adaptation and mitigation of climate change effects in civil engineering.

We provide MPhil and PhD supervision. This is within the broad disciplines of geotechnical engineering and engineering geology. Our current research areas are:

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 modelling and numerical modelling

characterisation and modelling of particulate materials

waste minimisation and reuse

ground improvement

site characterisation

Geo-energy

We also encourage multidisciplinary research, such as:

ground improvement and remediation

in situ testing

geotechnical design

geotechnical processes in construction and the natural environment

As a result of our research we have been able to revolutionise:

electrokinetic geosynthetics

self-boring pressure meters

Numerical modelling

geothermal testing

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26th
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Entry requirements

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 and relevant work experience.

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£4,712 per year

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Tuition fees (per year): £4,712 - £13,412. The mentioned fees is for 2023/24 entry. There may be slight increase in 2024/25 year.

£29,800 per year

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Tuition fees (per year): £29,800–£39,300 per year (PhD Full time and MPhil Full time).

£29,800 per year

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Tuition fees (per year): £29,800–£39,300 per year (PhD Full time and MPhil Full time).

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Newcastle University
Newcastle University , Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle University is a world-leading university renowned for the quality of its teaching and research....

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King’s Gate Newcastle upon Tyne Northumberland NE1 7RU United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Newcastle Central  0.5 miles away
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