Engineering Doctorate

Robert Gordon University

United Kingdom, Aberdeen

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Robert Gordon University

United Kingdom , Aberdeen

Key Facts

Program Level

PhD (Philosophy Doctorate)

Study Type

Part Time

Delivery

Online

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJanuary-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 week(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 14,140 / year

Next Intake January-2023

Engineering Doctorate

About

The Engineering Doctorate (EngD) is a qualification for practising researchers who aim to lead and innovate the development of products, processes and services in industry. You will follow a fully integrated programme of taught technical, business, management and entrepreneurship modules, and will conduct an industry-based research project.

The EngD is an alternative to the traditional PhD, designed for those who want a career in the engineering industry. The programme combines PhD-level research projects with taught modules, where you will spend approximately 75% of your time working directly with a company.

The course has a strong focus on problem-based learning and is designed to develop practical, team working, leadership and transferable skills, alongside technical expertise.

The elective modules are made up of (i) technical and (ii) business, management, and entrepreneurship. You can choose a maximum of 3 from each category. You will have a choice of all M-Level modules delivered at the School of Engineering and a selection of modules from across the University M-Level courses aligned to your projectâ€™s specific needs.

The MSc to EngD transfer exam will take place between 912 months if you are a full-timestudent, and 18-24 months if you are a part-time student.

A full description of the modules which you can choose from are available from the Detailed Module Information.

Learning Methods

On enrolment, you will be counselled by the EngD Director and allocated a Course Director who will ensure that a composite Supervisory Team is established. The Course Director is responsible for providing day-to-day support, advice, encouragement, guidance and formatively assessing the work of the supervisors.

Within the taught elements of the course, you will undertake individual and group based, collaborative activities and discussions as an important part of your learning process. The Masterâ€™s elements will be delivered on a full-time or part-time basis, supported by seminars, tutorials, directed reading research activity and residential event. Further individualised coaching and support will be provided by a subject specific Supervisor from the Course Team and/or by the Course Director.

At the taught stages, the learning occurs through lectures, seminars, and workshop. These comprise of a mix of formal lectures, group study, discussion, simulation, and presentations of findings by teams and individuals. Where appropriate, computer laboratory sessions are employed for electronic simulations. You will work in teams on case studies, activities, presentations, and discussions.

Assessment

Each taught module of the course will be formally assessed by a written examination or formal
coursework, typically at the end of each module.

Elements of the taught coursework may also be assessed by a range of other methods including a viva voce, practical assessment or mini thesis as outlined in each individual Module Descriptor.

Year 1

Written Exam -Elective modules vary with individual choice
1 Written Assignment including essay
GSM010/GSM011 modules report
Dissertation -MSc Thesis / MSc-EngD Transfer exam
Project Outputs -Industrial project report
Oral Assessment -MSc Thesis

Year 2

Annual progress report
Project Outputs -Industrial project report
Oral Assessment -Progression

Year 3

Annual progressreport
Project Outputs -Industrial project report
Oral Assessment -Progression

Year 4

Dissertation -EngD Thesis
Project Outputs -Industrial project report
Oral Assessment -EngD Thesis

Independent Study

For the MSc thesis or EngD Doctorate project activity, to ensure an adequate assessment of all aspects, an Examination Team will be appointed (normally consisting of two examiners; an external examiner and an internal examiner not associated with the research student's supervisory team) as per Academic Regulation A6: Research Degrees.

Awards

Successful completion would result in the following awards:

60 credits from GSM005/GSM008 = PgCert Research Methods
60 credits from any other combination of taught modules = PgCert Engineering
120 credits from all taught modules = PgDip Engineering
Route A: 540 credits from all taught modules and END001 (420 credits) = EngD Engineering Doctorate
Route B: 180 credits from all taught modules and END002 (60 credits) = MSc Engineering Innovation

Staff Delivering on This Course

The EngD research projects will be supervised by Researchers at the School of Engineering. We have a broad research portfolio with over 60 PhD students covering many engineering subjects including materials, flow modelling, thermo/fluids, monitoring and maintenance, membrane technology, petroleum engineering, sensors and instrumentation,renewables, and communications and autonomous systems. We have very strong links with industry and most of our research includes industry funding that will be crucial links for the EngD candidates.

MSc level taught elements are embedded in courses across the University drawing in expertise and experience from industrial facing taught programmes. EngD candidates will receive this intensive broadly-based training undertaken in collaboration with industry. This will provide graduates with the ability to innovate and implement new ideas in practice and enable them to reach seniorpositions in industry early in their careers in the long run.

Feedback

We aim to provide you with feedback within 20 working days of hand-in for all written exams, coursework and practical exams.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applicants with lower qualification and / or relevant work experience will be considered on a case by case basis. Contact Admissions for information: admissions@rgu.ac.uk
Students who do not meet our direct entry requirements may be able to undertake a pre-masters programme through our International College at Robert Gordon University

English Program Requirements

Most postgraduate courses require an IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in each area. Some courses require a higher English Language score. Always check the relevant course page and our English Language Requirements page before applying.

Career

Placements

Research projects are carried out in collaboration with industry.

PLACEMENT OFFICE

Job Prospects

Evidence shows that there is a demand for Engineers who demonstrate their development through further study. This is a career-enhancing course and modules will provide you with updated capabilities suited to changing and emerging professional engineering roles, as well as the skills and knowledge required for specialistResearch and Development roles.

CAREERS

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 14,140

How to Apply

Completing an existing course (for example passing your Bachelors before coming to do a Masters with us). Please upload your degree documents to your Apply Yourself record or email the Admissions Office with these.
Proving that your English language is good enough for University-level study. In this case you should send us a copy of your IELTS or TOEFL certificate as soon as it is available. Please upload these documents to your Apply Yourself record or email the Admissions Office with these.
Making a pre-payment (deposit) for international students. In this case you must arrange to pay the University before we can release an Unconditional Offer. To find out how to do this, please visit the Making Payment page.