Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027 — Apply anytime.
- Starting April 2027 — Apply anytime.
- Starting September 2027 — Apply anytime.
There are no specific deadlines for applications, though the majority of students start in September.
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 87
IELTS: 6
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Exeter, United Kingdom
Disciplines
General Engineering & Technology
Overview
The Engineering MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter key facts:
You can expect:
- High-quality research supervision to develop and nurture your potential
- A tailored supervision approach to help best suit your requirements
- Accessible supervisors who are enthusiastic about working directly with postgraduate research students
- Regular timetabled meetings with your supervisor
- 'Open door' policy to all postgraduate students - instant access to world-leading researchers who will share their expertise and ideas with you
- Regular meetings with your supervisory team, other members of your research group, and mentors
Key facts:
- Career opportunities for graduates of the Engineering programme at The University of Exeter are almost limitless and engineers can be found working in the public sector, in health, construction, defence, communications, education, finance and manufacturing. Engineers have a reputation as being articulate, numerate, problem solvers, who claim great job satisfaction, a good salary and a huge range of career possibilities. Salaries are typically significantly higher for engineering graduates than the average for all other graduates.
- Our students directly benefit from the hundreds of links with industry we have established through collaborative research and consultation. Student projects are usually industrially driven and often directly involve a company. This provides an opportunity for you to undertake commercially important projects at the forefront of technology, gain invaluable experience and enhance your employability.
- There is a dedicated Careers Adviser who provides specific services such as careers workshops tailored to careers in Engineering and support in matters such as applications and job interview skills.
- Company Director
- Water Engineer
- Civil Engineer
- Design Engineer
- Research and Development Engineer
- Marine Renewable Development Specialist
- Data Scientist
- Senior Project Engineer
- Regional Technical Manager
- Senior Development Engineer
- Research and Development Engineer
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Materials and manufacturing
- Civil and structures
- Dynamics and control
- Nano engineering science and technology
- Renewable energies
- Water and environment
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 87
IELTS: 6
Other requirements
General requirements
- You should have at least a 2:1 Honours degree in engineering or science or have an appropriate MSc qualification.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International — Non-residents: 55,885 AUD / year (≈ 29,600 GBP / year)
- Domestic — Citizens or residents: 9,346 AUD / year (≈ 4,950 GBP / year)
Living costs
Exeter, United Kingdom: 1,225-2,052 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- Sanctuary Scholarship — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 01 May 2027, The University of Exeter
- Sport Scholarship — Grant, 3000 GBP, Deadline: 31 May 2027, The University of Exeter
- Bursary — Grant, 750 GBP, Deadline: 31 May 2027, The University of Exeter
- Sport Performance Bursary — Grant, 3000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified, The University of Exeter
- University of Exeter Alumni Scholarship — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Anytime, The University of Exeter
- Alumni Family and Friends Discount — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, The University of Exeter
- University of Exeter Class Progression Scholarship — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Anytime, The University of Exeter
- Mrs Bessie Rook Memorial Travel Scholarship — Grant, 2000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified, The University of Exeter
- Anning-Morgan bursary — Grant, 2000 GBP, Deadline: 07 Aug 2027, The University of Exeter
- Crediton Parish Church — Grant, 1000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified, The University of Exeter
- St Peter's Parish Church, Tiverton — Grant, 720 GBP, Deadline: Not specified, The University of Exeter
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026, U.S. government
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026, ServiceScape
- ACES Scholarships — Grant, 3500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026, ACES Education Fund
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Merit-based, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
- Martingale Scholarship — Need-based, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 19 Oct 2026, Martingale Foundation
- Scholarships for PhD Students — Merit-based, Grant, 19000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified, Junhua Li
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Merit-based, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 28 Feb 2027, Boustany Foundation
- Amberscholar Scholarship — Merit-based, Grant, 6000 USD, Deadline: 31 Jan 2027, Amber Scholar
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Merit-based, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026, IvyPanda
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027, Voice Talent Online
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Merit-based, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027, Salvado Law
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — Grant, 22500 GBP, Deadline: Not specified, UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Need-based, Grant, 3000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Anonymous Hope Fund
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Grant, 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified, IELTS from 6 to 9
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant, 12000 USD, Deadline: 11 Jan 2027, The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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