Civil Engineering PhD
University of Bath
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Study your PhD alongside inspiring academics who are leading research in civil engineering to improve the world we live in.You can carry out your doctoral research in a range of interests in our Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering. As a joint department, our research celebrates the integration between the two subjects to find impactful solutions to challenges such as climate change, sustainable infrastructures and low-carbon design.Assessment descriptionYou’ll join the Department as ...Read more

Study your PhD alongside inspiring academics who are leading research in civil engineering to improve the world we live in.

You can carry out your doctoral research in a range of interests in our Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering. As a joint department, our research celebrates the integration between the two subjects to find impactful solutions to challenges such as climate change, sustainable infrastructures and low-carbon design.

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.

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68/101
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8th
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Matthew
02 Dec 24

Bath is a very inclusive university with great academic support and loads of clubs and societies. The city is a nice place to spend..Read more

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13 Feb 24

Lots of opportunities and things to do besides academics The journey up the hill can be painful, especially on the bus when its..Read more

Entry requirements

First or 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate subject.

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£4,800 per year

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£27,900 per year

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£27,900 per year

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Matthew
02 Dec 24
Civil Engineering with professional placement MEng (Hons)
Bath is a very inclusive university with great academic support and loads of clubs and societies. The city is a nice place to spend...
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13 Feb 24
Civil Engineering MEng (Hons)
Lots of opportunities and things to do besides academics The journey up the hill can be painful, especially on the bus when its...
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