StudyLink logoHome
Students on a university campus

Civil Engineering (Environmental), MPhil

Newcastle University, the United Kingdom

Newcastle University

Study options for this course

The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
MPhilFull-time12 monthsfind outfind outfind out
PhDFull-time36 monthsfind outfind outfind out
MPhilPart-time24 monthsfind outfind outfind out
PhDPart-time72 monthsfind outfind outfind out

About Civil Engineering (Environmental), MPhil - at Newcastle University

Environmental engineering uses science and engineering principles to assess and mitigate pollution for the benefit of human health and the environment. This research programme requires an understanding of biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, socio-economics and legislation to develop solutions for the sustainable provision of clean air, land and water for humankind.

By pursuing research in the School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences you will join an extremely successful research group focussing on environmental civil engineering. Our mission is to foster, promote and conduct research of international quality. This means that we attract high quality graduates and researchers and train them to international standards.

This research programme is ideal if you are enthusiastic about environmental engineering research. Our main research themes in environmental engineering are:

  • engineered biological systems
  • mining and metals in the environment
  • biochemical processes in contaminated water, soils and sediments
  • safe water and sanitation in developing countries

We offer MPhil and PhD supervision in the following research areas:

  • anaerobic digestion
  • manipulation of the fate of micro-pollutants
  • pollutant sequestration
  • bioremediation
  • risk assessment
  • sanitation and low-cost water supplies for developing countries
  • waste stabilisation ponds
  • constructed wetlands
  • minewater treatment
  • carbon neutral initiatives
  • geothermal energy

Our microbiological research has a strong emphasis on understanding and engineering biological processes using ecological theory, underpinned by exploration of molecular techniques, eg fluorescent in situ hybridisation, quantitative PCR, and denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis.

Delivery

We have extensive contacts in the UK and overseas to enable research to be carried out in collaboration with industry and government agencies. Research projects are supervised by staff with a wide range of industrial and academic experience. 

Facilities

The School of Engineering has an exceptional range of laboratories equipped with a wide range of analytical instrumentation supporting our research, teaching and contract research projects.

Notes about fees for this course

See our course fees and funding webpage  - http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/degrees/civil-engineering-environmental-mphil-phd/#fees&funding

Entry requirements

A 2:1 Honours degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant subject. However, combinations of the following can be taken into consideration:

  • undergraduate qualifications
  • masters qualifications
  • relevant work experience

Please contact us if you wish to discuss your individual circumstances.

International Students

To study this course you need to meet our Band 2 English Language requirements:

Direct Entry : IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)

If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a pre-sessional English course. 

Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests.

The equivalent academic qualifications that we accept are listed on our country pages.

Pre-sessional English Course Requirements

  • 6 week Pre-sessional entry: IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
  • 10 week Pre-sessional entry:  IELTS 5.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.0 in all sub-skills)

You can study a pre-sessional English course at our INTO Newcastle Centre.

You may need an ATAS (Academic Technology Approval Scheme) clearance certificate. You'll need to get this before you can get your visa or study on this programme. We'll let you know about the ATAS requirement in your offer letter.

    Courses you may be interested in at other institutions

    Below are some suggested courses at other providers that you may also be interested in:

    Engineering Management MSc

    Brunel University London, Online Programmes

    Find out more

    Wealth Management MSc

    Columbia University, School of Professional Studies

    Find out more

    Project Management MSc, PG Cert, PG Dip

    University of Liverpool Online Programmes

    Find out more

    Medicine and Surgery MD

    Humanitas University, Medicine and Surgery

    Find out more

    Veterinary Medicine PhD

    University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice

    Find out more

    Bachelor of Business Administration BBA

    IC University of Applied Sciences – Amsterdam

    Find out more

    Postgraduate pathways and pre-masters at other institutions

    If you do not meet the entry requirements for this course then consider one of these postgraduate preparation courses from another institution:

    Graduate Diploma in Spiritual Direction

    Australian Catholic University (ACU)

    Find out more

    Environmental Management

    Edith Cowan University Online (ECU)

    Find out more

    Graduate Diploma in IT Management

    Southern Cross University Online

    Find out more

    Nursing

    James Cook University Online (JCU)

    Find out more
    See all Postgraduate pathway courses

    Other courses at Newcastle University

    There are 516 other courses listed from Newcastle University. A selection of these are displayed below:

    Accounting and Finance BA (Hons)

    Newcastle University

    Find out more

    Accounting and Finance - London BSc (Hons)

    Newcastle University

    Find out more

    Accounting and Mathematics BSc (Hons)

    Newcastle University

    Find out more

    Advanced Computer Science MSc

    Newcastle University

    Find out more
    View all 516 courses at Newcastle University

    Related Information

    See other universities in Newcastle

    Find out more about studying in the United Kingdom