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Mechanical Engineering, PhD

Swansea University

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Bay Campus 1

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    JAN

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

With our close interaction with large companies such as Tata Steel and Ford, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises, Swansea University provides an excellent base for your research as a PhD or MPhil student in Mechanical Engineering. Across the UK and overseas, there is or has been recent work at Swansea University with companies such as: Astra-Zeneca, British Aerospace, Qinetiq, GKN, Rolls-Royce, SKF, Freeport, One Steel and Barrick Gold. Research within Engineering at Swansea University is multidisciplinary in nature, incorporating our strengths in research areas across the Engineering disciplines. Computational mechanics forms the basis for the majority of the PhD and MPhil projects within these engineering disciplines.

Application deadline

15/11/2025

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 23,800per year

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

University information

Swansea University

Swansea University

  • University League Table

    40th

  • Campus address

    Singleton Park Campus, Singleton Park, Swansea, Swansea, SA2 8PP, United Kingdom

Swansea has a thriving community of students from 130+ countries. This vibrant mix of nationalities and cultures greatly enriches your learning experience.
Swansea's dedicated international recruitment, admissions and student support teams will help to guide you from application to arrival and beyond.
Ranked 40th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2026), Swansea University offers an exceptional education combined with an unforgettable student experience.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    24th out of 74 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 222
    138 62%

    29th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    86.0 86%

    26th

    7
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.16 79%

    11th

    6

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