Faculty of Engineering and Science for MPhil/PhD Students Scholarship 2024

Eligibility Criteria:

• A taught master's degree with a minimum average of 60% in all areas of assessment (UK or UK equivalent) in a suitable field for the planned research project, or a first-class or second-class, First Division (Upper Second Class) honors degree.
• A language proficiency score of at least IELTS 6.5 (in all test elements) or an equivalent UK VISA and Immigration secure English Language Test is required for individuals whose first language is not English and/or who come from countries where English is not the majority spoken language (as recognized by the UKBA). 
• Your program is in the faculty of Engineering and Science, and a language proficiency score of at least IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in all test elements or something equivalent is required.
• Unless the aforementioned degree was conferred in an English-speaking nation (such as the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, etc.) and accepted by the UKBA.

Value of the application:

• Year 1: £16,062 (FT) or pro-rata (PT)
• Year 2: In line with UKRI rate
• Year 3: In line with UKRI rate

In addition, the successful candidate will receive a contribution to tuition fees equivalent to the university’s Home rate, currently £4,596 (FT) or pro-rata (PT), for the duration of their scholarship. International applicants will need to pay the remainder tuition fee for the duration of their scholarship. This fee is subject to an annual increase.

Application process:

Candidates must submit an online application. All applications must include the following information:

• Scholarship Reference Number (Ref)– included in the personal statement section together with a personal statement as to why you are applying
• A CV including 2 referees *
• Academic qualification certificates/transcripts and IELTs/English Language certificate if you are an international applicant if English is not your first language or you are from a country where English is not the majority spoken language as defined by the UK Border Agency.