| Course Name |
Engineering - Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering - Research |
| Course Provider |
Queen's University Belfast |
| Course Code |
26899 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Postgraduate |
| Qualifications |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Part time |
| Location (Districts) |
Belfast |
| Qualification Letters |
PhD/MPhil |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Year of entry: 2017 |
| Application Date |
Postgraduate Research
There is no standard closing date. You should however check both the University’s website and refer to the relevant School/Institute webpage for information on deadline dates for postgraduate funding applications, as these will also determine when your application for admission should be submitted.
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| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
Mode of study/Duration
Registration is on a full-time or part-time basis, under the direction of a supervisory team appointed by the University. You will be expected to submit your thesis at the end of three years of full-time registration for PhD, or two years for MPhil/MD (or part-time equivalent).
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| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Entry Requirements |
Expand+Entry Requirements
A research degree offers you the opportunity to develop your research skills and prove yourself as a researcher. Queen's is committed to the enhancement of research training and teaching and offers postgraduate research opportun...
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A research degree offers you the opportunity to develop your research skills and prove yourself as a researcher. Queen's is committed to the enhancement of research training and teaching and offers postgraduate research opportunities across all fields of study. The following postgraduate research study routes for this subject area are:
•Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
•Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
Entrance Requirements
The minimum academic requirement for admission to a research degree programme is normally an Upper Second Class Honours degree from a UK or ROI HE provider, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. Further information can be obtained by contacting the School.
English Language Requirements
International students (where English is not their first language), must be able to demonstrate their proficiency in English. Non-EEA nationals must also satisfy UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) immigration requirements for English language for visa purposes. Evidence of an IELTS* score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in any component (*taken within the last 2 years) is required. For more information on English Language requirements for EEA and non-EEA nationals see: go.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs
If you need to improve your English language skills before you enter this programme, our partner INTO Queen's University Belfast offers a range of English language courses. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability to entry to this programme.
•English for University Study - an intensive English language and study skills course for successful university study at degree level.
•Pre-sessional English - a short intensive academic English course for students starting a degree programme at Queen's University Belfast and who need to improve their English.
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Expand+Special Features
Researchers in the School form leading components in the following major interdisciplinary centres (and forums) within the University, which have established international reputations and have been the focus of major investments in ...
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Researchers in the School form leading components in the following major interdisciplinary centres (and forums) within the University, which have established international reputations and have been the focus of major investments in the last few years:
•Centre for Theory and Application of Catalysis (CenTACat)
•Centre of Excellence in Integrated Aerospace Technologies (CEIAT)
•Medical Polymers Research Institute (MPRI)
•Northern Ireland Advanced Composites and Engineering Centre (NIACE)
•Polymer Processing Research Centre (PPRC)
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| Course Content |
Expand+Programme Overview
The research aims of the School are to conduct high-quality, fundamental studies of value to international industries and to prepare research students for employment in these industries. Staff have strong relationships with intern...
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The research aims of the School are to conduct high-quality, fundamental studies of value to international industries and to prepare research students for employment in these industries. Staff have strong relationships with international industry and with other leading institutions.
Research is split across three clusters:
•Advanced Materials and Processing
•Aerospace and Manufacturing
•Clean Energies
The Advanced Materials and Processing cluster undertakes leading-edge, multidisciplinary research into the processing, modelling and development of high-performance materials across a broad range of applications.
The Aerospace and Manufacturing cluster has expertise in digital manufacturing, modelling and simulation, composites and modelling of complex systems.
The focus of research within the Clean Energies group is mostly in the areas of Modelling and Simulation, After-treatment, Turbomachinery and Energy from Waste, but does include other projects and applications associated with energy efficiency and thermal management.
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| Research Areas |
Research Strengths
The major strength of the research within the School is the applied nature and industrial relevance of the work. The School has long standing collaborations with major multinational companies in the aerospace, automotive, polymer processing, medical device and packaging sectors. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Career Prospects
Queen's postgraduates reap exceptional benefits. Unique initiatives, such as Degree Plus and Researcher Plus bolster our commitment to employability, while innovative leadership and executive programmes alongside sterling integration with business experts helps our students gain key leadership positions both nationally and internationally. |
| Further Enquiries |
If you have queries on course content please contact the school representative below.
Dr Gary Menary
School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Tel: 9097 4780
Email: g.menary@qub.ac.uk
WWW: http://www.qub.ac.uk/mechaero
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| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
| International Students |
Web Page - Click Here |
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