DProf Reliability Engineering & Asset Management at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Research in mechanical and aerospace engineering covers six broad research themes; Aerospace engineering Innovative manufacturing Nuclear engineering Solid mechanics Thermofluids The Professional Doctorate (DProf) Programme is a unique opportunity for practising engineers and professionals already working in industry to do applied research in the area of plant maintenance, reliability and asset management. As this is a distance learning programme, candidates can study the DProf from outside the UK while continuing their employment.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Department: Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering | Duration: 72 months Part Time | Study mode: part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

The minimum academic entry requirements for a Doctorate programme are either i) a First class UK Honours degree in a discipline directly relevant to the PhD, ii) an undergraduate degree at 2:1 or above and Masters award at Merit level in a discipline directly relevant to the PhD or iii) equivalent international qualifications. Experience: Applicants must have at least 5-6 years of industrial experience in maintenance and reliability and already be working in industry. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6 in writing and listening, and 5.5. in all other sub-tests. Interview: An interview is required for entry to this programme of study.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,050 a year (2027/28). (part-time); Band B fee band Source

International applicants: GBP 15,700 a year (2027/28). (part-time); Band A fee band Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 72 months Part Time

Apply through the official page: https://www.se.manchester.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/getting-started/applying/

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