PhD Mechanical aerospace engineering
Course overview
The PhD Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at the University of Strathclyde offers advanced research opportunities within a department home to award-winning and internationally recognised research centres. This course involves both the creation of new knowledge and translating that new knowledge into the technologies of tomorrow.
You can study the PhD over three years in any of the department’s core research groups: Energy, Aerospace, Fluids, and Materials. The Department's research, teaching, and industrial support work are underpinned by modern laboratories and local access to a powerful regional supercomputer.
As part of your PhD, you will be automatically enrolled in the Postgraduate Certificate in Researcher Professional Development (PgCert RPD). This certificate is designed to enhance your research experience and formally recognise the essential skills you develop for both professional development and future employability.
Studying a PhD in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering from the University of Strathclyde provides the resources and framework to become a leader in engineering innovation.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements:
- To apply for this course, you must have a strong degree from a recognised institution. The grade must be the equivalent of a first-class or upper second-class (2:1) UK Honours degree in a relevant field.
English Proficiency:
- International students must prove their English language ability. The minimum score required is an IELTS overall score of 6.5, with no single part of the test scoring below 5.5.
Scholarships
Asylum Seeker Scholarship
Value: Cost of tuition fees and essential study costs.
BBA International Scholarship
25% fee reduction per year (three years in total).
Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship for Masters Study
The value of the scholarship award is £6,000 and will be deducted from your tuition fees.
Up to £6,000Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship for Undergraduate Study
Value: 15% of tuition fees for each year of study - typically £4,650 for first year.
Faculty of Engineering: Dean’s International Excellence Award for Masters Study
Dean’s International Excellence Awards for Masters Study worth between £9,000 and £12,000 to exceptional applicants joining a postgraduate taught programme in September 2026.
Up to £9,000Faculty of Science International Excellence Scholarship for Postgraduate Taught Masters Students
The scholarships value will range from £7,000 to £8,000.
Up to £7,000Faculty of Science International Masters Scholarship
Scholarships of £6,000 are available to new international fee-paying students.
Up to £6,000Faculty of Science International Scholarship for MRes Physics
Scholarships of £7,000 are available to new international students joining the MRes Physics in the academic year 2025/26.
Up to £7,000Faculty of Science Scholarship for Online Masters Students
Scholarships of £1,900 are available to new students joining one of our online programmes in September 2026.
Up to £1,900Faculty of Science Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students
Scholarships of between £6,000 - £7,000 per year of study are available to new international students joining an eligible undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Science in the 2026/27 academic year.
Up to £6,000Humanities & Social Sciences Alumni Scholarship: Postgraduate Taught
Value: 20% tuition fee discount.
Up to 20% of feesHumanities & Social Sciences Dean's International Excellence Scholarship
The Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences is delighted to offer a number of Deans Excellence scholarships worth £10,000 to international students.
Up to £10,000Humanities & Social Sciences: International Masters Scholarships
The scholarships will be awarded to the value of £6,000 or £8,000.
Humanities & Social Sciences: Undergraduate International Dean's Excellence Scholarship
Value: £5,000 per year of academic study.
Up to £5,000Law Postgraduate Community Bursary
Value: £700
Up to £700Masters Scholarship for Physics International Students
Scholarships of £7,000 are available to new international fee-paying students joining a postgraduate taught masters degree in the Department of Physics in September 2026.
Up to £7,000MBA Part Time - Female Leader of the Future Scholarship
he value of each award will be £6500 - deducted from tuition fees.
Up to £6,500MBA Part time Visionary Scholarship
The value of each award will be £6500 - deducted from tuition fees.
Up to £6,500SBS International Masters Scholarship
Scholarship awards will range from £7,000 to £9,000, depending on the programme and course fee.
Up to £7,000Strathclyde Business School Dean's Excellence Award for International Students
Value: Varies by course fee - Between £10,000 and £12,000
Up to £10,000Strathclyde Business School Dean's Excellence Awards (Undergraduate)
Value: 25% fee reduction per year.
Strathclyde Full Time MBA 60th Anniversary Scholarships
Value: 50% of Full Time MBA tuition fee.
Up to 50% of feesTuition Fee Reduction of 25% for NHS Employees
Up to 25% of tuition fees
Undergraduate Scholarships for Physics International Students
Scholarships of £7,000 per year of study are available to new international students.
Up to £7,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the PhD Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at the University of Strathclyde have the opportunity to pursue various careers in roles such as the following:
- Aerospace Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Robotics Engineer
- Renewable Energy Engineer
- Process Engineer
Cost of study
The annual tuition fee to study the PhD Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at the University of Strathclyde is £31,100. Please note that fees are subject to an annual increase.
Admission
To apply for this course, you need to use the online application platform of the university. You are advised to reach out to our trained counsellors at AHZ to make this process seamless for you.
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