PhD Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
University of Strathclyde
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OCT

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Were home to award-winning and internationally recognised research centres spanning energy, aerospace, fluids, structures and materials. Our work involves both the creation of new knowledge, and understanding and translating that new knowledge into the technologies of tomorrow.The Department’s research, teaching and industrial support work is underpinned by state-of-the-art laboratories and local-access to a 3500-node region supercomputer.You can study an MPhil over the course of one year or a ...Read more

We're home to award-winning and internationally recognised research centres spanning energy, aerospace, fluids, structures and materials. Our work involves both the creation of new knowledge, and understanding and translating that new knowledge into the technologies of tomorrow.The Department’s research, teaching and industrial support work is underpinned by state-of-the-art laboratories and local-access to a 3500-node region supercomputer.You can study an MPhil over the course of one year or a PhD over three years.You can study either degree in any of our research groups:EnergyAerospaceFluidsMaterialsOur research is carried out in award-winning and internationally recognised research centres in energy, aerospace, fluids and materials. We apply our knowledge and understanding in mechanical & aerospace engineering (MAE) to solve challenges faced by industry and society. Our research programmes have delivered projects from marine turbines for clean energy to lightweight material for efficient transportation. We have state-of-the-art laboratories and local access to a 3500-node region supercomputer.

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7/279
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14th
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38th
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Kiera
03 Dec 24

I really enjoy the vibe of community and the people are very friendly and it’s a lot of fun..Read more

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03 Dec 24

The accomodation is on campus which makes it really..Read more

Entry requirements

Normally a first or second-class Honours degree from a UK university or equivalent.

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£5,006 per year

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£5,006 per year

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£5,006 per year

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Students from England

£5,006 per year

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Students from Scotland

£5,006 per year

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Students from Wales

£5,006 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

£31,100 per year

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£31,100 per year

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Kiera
03 Dec 24
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I really enjoy the vibe of community and the people are very friendly and it’s a lot of fun...
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Magnus
03 Dec 24
MEng Aero-Mechanical Engineering
The accomodation is on campus which makes it really...
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University of Strathclyde
University of Strathclyde , Glasgow

The University of Strathclyde is a leading international technological university that offers a diverse portfolio of taught and...

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University of Strathclyde
16 Richmond Street Glasgow G1 1XQ United Kingdom
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