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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Newcastle University
Full Time
JAN
36 months
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Newcastle University
Full Time
JAN
36 months
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Newcastle University
Full Time
APR-25
36 months
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Newcastle University
Part Time
JAN
72 months
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Newcastle University
Part Time
APR-25
72 months
Select a an exam type
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
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.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,712 per year
Students from Domestic
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
Students from EU
Tuition fees (per year): £29,800–£39,300 per year (PhD Full time and MPhil Full time).
£29,800 per year
Students from International
Tuition fees (per year): £29,800–£39,300 per year (PhD Full time and MPhil Full time).
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