Mechanical Engineering PhD

With our close interaction with large companies such as Tata Steel and Ford, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises, Swansea University provides an excellent base for your research as a PhD or MPhil student in Mechanical Engineering.

Across the UK and overseas, there is or has been recent work at Swansea University with companies such as:

  • Astra-Zeneca
  • British Aerospace
  • Qinetiq
  • GKN
  • Rolls-Royce
  • SKF
  • Freeport
  • One Steel
  • Barrick Gold

Research within Engineering at Swansea University is multidisciplinary in nature, incorporating our strengths in research areas across the Engineering disciplines.

PhD, MPhil Award
October, January, April, July Start
Full-time, Part-time Study Mode
2 - 6 years Duration

Entry Requirements For This Course

Ph.D./M.Phil - Applicants for Ph.D./MPhil study must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University).

IELTS 6.5 Overall (with no individual component below 6.5) or Swansea University recognised equivalent.

As well as academic qualifications, Admissions decisions may be based on other factors, including (but not limited to): the standard of the research synopsis/proposal, performance at interview, intensity of competition for limited places, and relevant professional experience.

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