University of Lincoln campus

Engineering

MPhil/PhD Engineering at University of Lincoln

University of Lincoln, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Engineers provide the critical link between scientific discovery and the practical application of knowledge to meet the needs of business and society. Researchers in the School of Engineering can benefit from the expertise of our academics and award-winning industry links. Opportunities are available in a variety of areas relevant to today's engineering industry.

Faculty: Engineering  |  Duration: Full-time: MPhil: 18 to 32 months PhD: 27 to 48 months; Part-time: MPhil: 36 to 64 months PhD: 54 to 96 months  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: Start dates in October and January  |  Location: Lincoln, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research students will be allocated two academic supervisors and the College Research Degrees Board will monitor their progress throughout the programme. Students will be encouraged to participate in our research seminar series and in the University's Doctoral School and training programmes.

Career pathways

A doctoral qualification can be the capstone of academic achievement and often marks the beginning of a career in academia or research. A research programme provides the opportunity to become a true expert in your chosen field, while developing a range of valuable transferable skills that can support your career progression.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First or upper second class honours degree or a Master's degree. Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. Non-exempt nationals who are subject to time-limited immigration permission (e.g. Student visa, dependent visa, refugee status) will be required to obtain an ATAS (Academic Technology Approval Scheme) certificate to enrol on this programme.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time annual fee per academic year up to thesis submission; part-time is half this rate. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,900 a year (2026/27). Full-time annual fee per academic year up to thesis submission; part-time is half this rate. Source

Intake: Start dates in October and January

Duration: Full-time: MPhil: 18 to 32 months PhD: 27 to 48 months; Part-time: MPhil: 36 to 64 months PhD: 54 to

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