Key Information
- Duration: Full-time, 48 months
- Start dates: October 2026, January 2027, April 2027
- Language: English
- Delivered: On Campus
- Campus Location: London, United Kingdom
- Disciplines: Mechanical Engineering
Overview
Our industry-focused expertise is supporting the future development of new transport technologies, helping address the challenges of producing cleaner, more efficient vehicles and fuels along with integrated intelligent transport systems. The PhD Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (Integrated) course is offered at Brunel University of London.
Key Facts
You will receive tailored careers support during your PhD and for up to three years after you complete your research at Brunel. We encourage you to actively engage in career planning and managing your personal development right from the start of your research, even (or perhaps especially) if you don't yet have a career path in mind. Our careers provision includes online information and advice, one-to-one consultations and a range of events and workshops. The Professional Development Centre runs a varied programme of careers events throughout the academic year. These include industry insight sessions, recruitment fairs, employer pop-ups and skills workshops.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Bioprocess and Biopharmaceutical Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Heat Pipe and Thermal Management
- Sustainable Energy Use in Food Chains
- Mechanics of Solids and Structures
- Institute of Materials and Manufacturing
- Quality Engineering and Smart Technology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English Requirements
- TOEFL IBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 59
- IELTS: 6.5
Other Requirements
- The general University entrance requirement for registration for a research degree is normally a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree (1st or 2:1).
- If you require a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK, you must prove knowledge of the English language so that we can issue you a Certificate of Acceptance for Study (CAS). To do this, you will need an IELTS for UKVI or Trinity SELT test pass gained from a test centre approved by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and on the Secure English Language Testing (SELT) list.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
International: 47,228 AUD/year (approx. 24,795 GBP/year)
Domestic: 9,977 AUD/year (approx. 5,238 GBP/year)
Additional Details
- Tuition for international: £12,395 part-time
- Tuition for UK: £2,619 part-time
Living Costs
London, United Kingdom: 2,166-4,109 AUD/month

