Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 72 months (Home students)
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2026 – Apply anytime.
- Starting January 2027 – Apply anytime.
- Starting April 2027 – Apply anytime.
There is no application closing date for this course. We suggest international students apply at least two months before the course starts.
Language
English
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 125
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 70
- IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Civil Engineering & Construction
Overview
The Civil Engineering (Environmental) PhD programme from Newcastle University assesses and mitigates pollution for the benefit of human health and the environment. It brings together many disciplines. It requires an understanding of:
- biology
- chemistry
- physics
- engineering
- socio-economics
- legislation
Through workshops and activities, it will build your transferable skills and increase your confidence. Civil Engineering (Environmental) programme is offered by Newcastle University. Visit the programme website for more information
Career opportunities:
Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Engineered biological systems
- Manipulation of the fate of micro-pollutants
- Pollutant sequestration
- Bioremediation
- Risk assessment
- Sanitation and low-cost water supplies for developing countries
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 125
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 70
- IELTS: 6.5
Other 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
- relevant work experience
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
International: 63,292 AUD / year (approx. 33,500 GBP / year)
Living costs
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom: 1,058–1,872 AUD / month
Funding
Scholarships
Available Scholarships
- Opportunity Scholarships – Newcastle University – Grant: 2000 GBP – Deadline: Anytime
- Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships – Newcastle University – Grant: 4000 GBP – Deadline: Anytime
- 2% Early Payment Discount – Newcastle University – Grant: Various benefits – Deadline: 25 Sep 2026
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program – U.S. government – Grant: Various benefits – Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship – ServiceScape – Grant: 1000 USD – Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships – ACES Education Fund – Grant: 3500 USD – Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility – OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation – Grant: Various benefits – Deadline: Not specified
- Scholarships for PhD Students – Junhua Li – Grant: 19000 GBP – Deadline: Not specified
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship – Boustany Foundation – Grant: Various benefits – Deadline: 28 Feb 2027
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship – IvyPanda – Grant: 1000 USD – Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship – Voice Talent Online – Grant: 1000 USD – Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Women Scholarship for International Students – educations.com – Grant: 5000 USD – Deadline: 28 Aug 2026
- The PhD Prep Fellowship – Admit Lab – Grant: 10000 USD – Deadline: 01 Sep 2026
- Dream Chaser Scholarship – Salvado Law – Grant: 1000 USD – Deadline: 13 Jan 2027
- Scholarship for students with disabilities – Anonymous Hope Fund – Grant: 3000 USD – Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids – UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) – Grant: 22500 GBP – Deadline: Not specified
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship – IELTS from 6 to 9 – Grant: 1500 USD – Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – Grant: 12000 USD – Deadline: 11 Jan 2027
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