StudyQA — PhD: Maritime and Mechanical Engineering — Liverpool John Moores University

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Fascinating postgraduate research opportunities await in the Department of Maritime and Mechanical Engineering at Liverpool John Moores University. Work alongside leading experts at the forefront of contemporary developments.

Study full or part time over one to six years
Complete your research degree (MPhil/PhD) in a Department known for its internationally-acclaimed research
Explore scholarship opportunities
Benefit from expert supervision and researcher training
Enjoy excellent facilities and great employment connections

Expert supervision is offered in the following areas:

Marine and offshore engineering
Operational research and simulation
Maritime transport and logistics
Marine risk and safety management
Advanced manufacturing technology
Mechanical design and analysis

You can study topics such as:

Advanced Presentation Skills
Applying for Ethical Approval
How to be an Effective Researcher
Poster Presentation/Design
Postgraduate Employability Skills
Project Management
Writing Skills including Creative Planning for Writing your Thesis
Surviving the Viva
Speed Reading

Requirements

Have a Masters degree with a research dissertation in a relevant subject
Have had research training directly related to the PhD project
An IELTS 6.5 score demonstrating your proficiency in English
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The application fee is £13 if you’re applying to just one course, or £24 for multiple courses
All academic transcripts
Interview
Copies of degree/diploma certificates or work reference (if employed)
One academic reference
Your personal statement
Copy of your valid passport (with a minimum of 6 months left before expiration)
Due to Visa restrictions, international students may only study in the UK on a full time basis. However, you may be able to undertake a part time research degree in your home country and travel to LJMU for campus-based research for a short period each year. Please contact LJMU’s International Admissions Team for further details.
To obtain a Tier 4 Visa for full time study in the UK, you will need to show evidence that the money to cover your tuition fees and living expenses has been in your bank account for at least 28 days prior to submitting your Visa application.