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Engineering

MPhil at University of Greater Manchester

University of Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The MPhil is awarded to a candidate who has critically investigated and evaluated an approved topic, demonstrated an understanding of research methods appropriate to the field, and presented and defended a thesis by oral examination. It is available in any subject area with relevant research expertise.

Faculty: Research and Graduate School  |  Duration: Full-time or part-time (duration as set by the research degree regulations)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Bolton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Supervised research project with regular progress monitoring, a research student development programme and oral examination of the thesis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Upper second class honours degree (2:1) in a relevant subject or equivalent overseas qualification. IELTS overall 6.5 with no component below 6.0 if English is not your first language. For PhD programmes a postgraduate qualification and/or some research training or relevant professional development is desirable. Applicants contact the relevant Research Coordinator, submit a research proposal with the application form, and shortlisted candidates are interviewed.

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,500 a year (2026/27). Annual tuition fee, full-time, on-campus or UK-based distance learning Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27). Annual tuition fee, full-time, on-campus or UK-based distance learning Source

Duration: Full-time or part-time (duration as set by the research degree regulations)

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