MPhil in Civil Engineering
Pursue original research in civil engineering within a world-leading interdisciplinary environment.
Best for:Prospective researchers seeking to conduct original, independent work in civil engineering and related interdisciplinary fields.
Overview
Queen's University Belfast offers an MPhil research degree in Civil Engineering, allowing students to conduct original research under the guidance of expert faculty. The programme is supported by the Environmental Change and Resilience (ECR) and Natural and Built Environment (NBE) research clusters. Students collaborate with colleagues across geography, planning, architecture, and archaeology to address complex engineering challenges. Applicants are expected to develop a research proposal and identify a potential supervisor prior to formal application.
What you'll do
- Conduct original research in a chosen civil engineering topic
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across geography, planning, and architecture
- Develop and refine a formal research proposal
- Engage with academic supervisors to guide research progress
- Contribute to the research output of the ECR or NBE clusters
Requirements
Degree required: Upper Second Class Honours degree or equivalent
Degree offered: MPhil
Language: IELTS 7.0 (with no component below 6.0) or equivalent
Instruction: English
- Strong academic background in civil engineering or a related discipline
- Ability to formulate and execute an independent research project
- Proficiency in English for academic research and communication
- Must hold an Upper Second Class Honours degree from a UK or ROI higher education provider, or an equivalent qualification
- Non-EEA nationals must satisfy UKVI immigration requirements
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How to apply
Interested candidates should first identify a potential supervisor by reviewing staff profiles. Applicants are encouraged to contact the academic to discuss their research interests and may be asked to provide a short proposal outline. Formal applications must be submitted through the university's online Postgraduate Applications Portal.
- Research proposal outline
- Academic transcripts
- English language proficiency evidence
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