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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Bath
Full Time
SEP-25
4 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Bath
Full Time
SEP-25
4 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Bath
Part Time
SEP-25
6 years
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Study a PhD in a department that integrates architecture and civil engineering research to take on the complex challenges of creating a more sustainable world.
You can carry out your doctoral research in a range of interests in our Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering.
Assessment description
You’ll join the Department as a member of the research centre that best fits your broad research interest and as agreed on acceptance.
Most of our research students register as probationers for the PhD programme to begin with. Your PhD registration is confirmed subject to your passing an assessment process. This normally involves submitting written work and an oral examination. There is also an alternate by paper route which can be discussed with the Faculty.
We expect you to carry out supervised research at the forefront of your chosen subject, which must then be written up as a substantial thesis. Presenting your research findings is an important part of research training so we encourage you to prepare papers for publication throughout your PhD.
First or 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate subject.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,800 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£27,900 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£27,900 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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