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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Mechanical Engineering

Queen's University Belfast
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3 yearsDuration
£28,000Per Year (Intl)
£31,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in computing and information technology with the PhD Mechanical Engineering at Queen's University Belfast. this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Our society needs exceptional engineers who can understand, create and harness technology to address our shared global challenges. Without these individuals our long-term success as technologically advanced societies and economies will be diminished. Undertaking a PhD in the School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering will enable you to make a real difference, positively impacting your career and through your research improving engineering methods and practice, and ultimately society. International tuition fees are £28,000 per year, home/UK fees are £26,445 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 70% student satisfaction rating, a 95% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Materials Science and Mechanical Properties
Manufacturing Process Modelling and Optimisation
Research Methods and Academic Practice
Finite Element Analysis and Simulation
Energy Systems and Sustainability Engineering
Advanced Mechanical Design Principles
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic69

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£28,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£84,000

Home Student Fee

£26,445

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Queen's University Belfast

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,500£31,000£35,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH10-01-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast offers Mechanical Engineering as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#174QS World
#26UK Ranking
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