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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Stag Hill
Full Time
APR-25
4 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Stag Hill
Full Time
APR-25
4 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Stag Hill
Full Time
JAN
4 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Stag Hill
Part Time
JAN
8 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Stag Hill
Part Time
APR-25
8 years
Select a an exam type
Why choose this programme
Studying for a PhD in automotive engineering at the University of Surrey means being part of a multidisciplinary environment, where doctoral students come together to work on applied engineering research topics with a direct impact on society.
You will spend a lot of time in our Centre for Automotive Engineering (CAE), which provides world-class technical research for vehicle analysis. This includes all electric and hybrid powertrains, autonomous vehicles, vehicle dynamics simulation, tyre dynamics simulation, design and simulation of vehicle subsystems (brakes, steering, suspension, chassis control systems design), design of experimental test benches, lightweight chassis design and vehicle aerodynamics.
Our researchers also regularly collaborate with key players in industry, including Rolls-Royce, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Jaguar Land Rover. We are also host to the Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre in Thermo-Fluid Systems.
What you will study
Our Automotive Engineering PhD will give you the knowledge, skills and expertise needed for a career in engineering, research or academia. You’ll be intellectually challenged, develop research and management skills, and become an expert in your chosen field of study.
It normally takes around three years to complete a full-time PhD. You’ll be assigned a minimum of two supervisors, who’ll guide you through your studies. You’ll learn how to conduct literature reviews, develop your ideas and verify them with experiments, and collaborate and perform interdisciplinary research. You will develop your skills over time to become an independent researcher.
Applicants are expected to hold a first or upper second-class (2:1) UK degree in a relevant discipline (or equivalent overseas qualification), or a lower-second (2:2) UK degree plus a good UK masters degree - distinction normally required (or equivalent overseas qualification).
Students living in
Domestic
£4,712 per year
Students from Domestic
The mentioned fee is for JUL 2024
£26,200 per year
Students from EU
JUL 2024 - £24,100; JAN & APR - 2025 - £26,200
£26,200 per year
Students from International
JUL 2024 - £24,100; JAN & APR - 2025 - £26,200
The University of Surrey was established in 1891, and has a rich history of education and innovation....