Academic Background

Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK First class Honours Degree. If the degree of the prospective student is not from the UK, they should check the International Qualifications to find the equivalent in their country.

Because of the advanced technical coursework and examinations to be undertaken, the intake will be made up primarily of students with a very good first-class honours degree in engineering and/or any other related discipline such as physics, chemistry, computer science or mathematics, and who show consistency in achievement across all subjects studied.

The extent of the programme will require students who are very highly motivated, innovative, able to work efficiently both on their own and in a team and who have high levels of perseverance. Candidates who do not possess these qualities will struggle with the intensive coursework and challenging written examinations. Applicants will need to demonstrate to the assessment panel a high level of commitment and diligence, irrespective of formal academic qualification, when they apply. The University Minimum Academic Requirements for postgraduate study should be checked before application.

All shortlisted applicants will be interviewed before an offer of admission is formally recommended. Interviews may be conducted by telephone, video-conference or in person.