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Anaerobic Digestion, Biogas Science And Technology Msc By Research, Mphil, Phd in Abertay University

  • Duration : 1-3 Years
  • Intake : February, June , October
  • Level : PhD
  • Tuition & fees : £ 15,750 Per Year
  • IELTS : 6.5
  • TOEFL : 80
  • PTE : 61
  • University Course Details URL : Visit Website


About Anaerobic Digestion, Biogas Science And Technology Msc By Research, Mphil, Phd in Abertay University

This is a potential research degree area, subject to the approval of the University. If you are interested in undertaking a research degree in this area, please make contact with the Dean to discuss your proposal.

The Engineering Division is home to the University’s leading specialist centre - the Urban Water Technology Centre (UTWC) that has a unique focus on the interface between scientific and technological research addressing the challenges of building resilient and sustainable communities. Our strengths derive from valuable links established between academia and industry at a national and international level in the construction and civil engineering, water, waste, manufacturing, food and drinks sectors. 

Our research significantly contributes to Abertay’s Environment research theme with a focus on applying technological and sustainable solutions to contemporary problems. Our knowledge transfer expertise and management supporting tools assist a wide range of industrial and non-industrial stakeholders such as national and local government, a wide range of private sector organisations, regulatory bodies, water and waste companies, Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and health boards.

We have a formidable track record in combining academic skills and commercial expertise with our research approach being very much multi-disciplinary and industry-facing resulting in the expertise of our staff being much sought after by businesses and professionals in the field operating at an International Level. We are a member of SAGES network, a collaboration of Scottish Universities whose goal it is to provide the highest quality/world-leading postgraduate education and research experience. 

MSc by Research normally 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time, MPhil normally 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time, PhD normally 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time

 

Academic qualification equivalents

  • The minimum entry requirement for all our research degrees is an Upper Second Class Honours degree (or equivalent) at undergraduate level in an appropriate discipline and/or a Master’s degree. In some cases, appropriate professional or experiential learning may be considered in combination with a lower classification of Honours degree.

English language requirements (one of the below):

  • IELTS: 6.5 with no band less than 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT: 80 with no band less than 18
  • PTE:  61 with no band less than 56)

Abertay University Highlights

Foundation Year 1994
Type of University Public
Location Urban
Percentage of Undergraduates 89%
Graduate Prospects 94%
Acceptance Rate 29.04%
Mode of Application Online
Type of Courses Full time/Part-time

Abertay University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

International applicants are always encouraged to have an estimate of the expenses required to study in a foreign land before enrolling at any institute abroad. A basic estimate of the expenses comprising cost of living in the UK is as compiled below.

Tuition fee*

Course Fee for International students (in pounds)
Undergraduate programmes 15,500 / 14,000**
Postgraduate taught degrees 16,000
PhD/ MPhil/ MbR in Food, Environment, Sport, Science, Engineering 14,750
PhD/ MPhil/ MbR in Ethical Hacking, Computing, Nursing, Computer Games, Computer Arts 13,750
PhD/ MPhil/ MbR in Economics, Accountancy, Counselling, Marketing, Management, Sociology, Psychology, Business 12,750
Pre-sessional English programme (5 weeks) 1100
Pre-sessional English programme (9 weeks) 2200

*One must note that the tuition fees are different for Scottish and EU students and students from England, North Ireland and Wales.

**Note that the tuition fee may vary for different courses.

Other expenses

Entity Estimated cost (in pounds)
Accommodation 300 – 400 per month
Electricity and gas 30 – 50 per month
Telephone bills 15 – 20 per month
Travel (student railcard) 30 per year
TV licence 147 per year

Abertay University Application Process

Basic Admission Requirements

  1. Offer letter
  2. Referees
  3. Personal statement
  4. Minimum 65% in boards or equivalent A-levels or IB
  5. Specific requirements of countries. 
  6. Visa
  7. Proof of proficiency in the English Language: The minimum score required for application with the university are as follows:
English Proficiency Test Minimum Score
IELTS 6.0
TOEFL 78
Pearsons(PTE Academic) 54
WAEC/NECO C6
International Bacc English B at S5 or H5( if pursuing English A then the result is not needed)
Cambridge B2 First Cambridge Grading Scale-169
Cambridge C1 Advanced Cambridge Grading Scale-169
Cambridge C2 Proficiency

Know more about Studying in UK

Tuition Fees in UK (1st Year Average) MS: £17276 | MBA: £17276 | BE/Btech: £16632 | BBA: £15130 | BSc: £16632 | MFin: £19000 | MA: £15560 | MIM: £18241 | MEM: £16950 | MArch: £14271 | BHM: £12662 | MIS: £15344 | MEng: £12876 | MBBS: £28865| MPharm: £15452
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in UK £850 to £1,050 a month
Entrance Exams in UK TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590
Work and Study in UK Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in UK 2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in UK £348
Student Visa in UK Your nationality, duration of your stay and purpose of your stay are the three essential factors for UK visa. For Non-EU students UK visa is mandatory.
Intakes in UK There are mainly two intakes in UK: January/February & September/October.
Top Job Sectors in UK IT Engineering, Product Design, Mobile Development, Designers, Logistics, etc.
Economy in UK Growth Rate: 1.3% (2018) 1.4% (2019) 1.4% (2020e), 6th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal
Fees components - (1st year Fees and expense)

Tuition & fees :

£ 15,750

Total

£ 15,750