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Civil Engineering (Transport) MPhil, PhD

Newcastle University

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Newcastle University

Course options

4 options available

  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Newcastle University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    JAN

  • Duration

    36 months

Course summary

Newcastle University conduct world-leading research with commercial impact. Develop your innovative research through working with our experts.

Overview

Our Transport and Operations Research group is a leading centre of transport technology in Europe. By pursuing research you'll join a successful research group focussing on:

transport

civil engineering

Our mission is to foster, promote and conduct research of international quality. We attract high-quality graduates and researchers and train them to international standards.

Research into transport and civil engineering is done by our Transport Operations Research Group (TORG). TORG is one of the leading centres of transport technology in Europe. We are central to key research in areas such as:

road user charging and smartcards

developing both the policy ideas and the underlying technologies

We are running a world-leading trial in electric vehicles and public charging infrastructure in the north east of England. This research is informing:

policy

international standards development

its impact on energy demand and environmental emissions

We have also developed a low-cost wireless sensing technology called Motes. This is being used to:

track traffic pollution

help develop strategies to manage traffic demand

reduce emissions

This world-leading technology is being used commercially by several local authorities. It is being assessed for deployment in some high profile international cities.

Our main research areas are:

land use and network models

passenger transport and policy

Placement opportunities

We have extensive UK and international contacts. Research can 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.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 29,800per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Newcastle University

Newcastle University

  • University League Table

    26th

  • Campus address

    Newcastle University, King’s Gate, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, NE1 7RU, England

VIEW PROFILE
Newcastle University is a global leader in ageing and health, data, cities and place, one planet, culture and creative arts.
Degree programmes are shaped by strong links with national and international businesses with opportunities for professional accreditation and placements.
Dedicated teams support students during application, before arrival and as they settle into life in the UK.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Civil Engineering

    24th out of 58 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    134 59%

    30th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    86.0 86%

    36th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.87 72%

    50th

    4

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