Civil Engineering PhD
University of Bath
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Bath - Main Campus

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Full Time

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SEP-26

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4 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Bath - Main Campus

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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. Our research expertise is grouped into four centres to which your PhD research topic will be linked. Our centres are:Centre for Climate Adaptation & Environment Research (CAER)Centre Digital, Manufacturing & Design (DMADE)Centre for Integrated Materials, ...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. Our research expertise is grouped into four centres to which your PhD research topic will be linked. Our centres are:Centre for Climate Adaptation & Environment Research (CAER)Centre Digital, Manufacturing & Design (DMADE)Centre for Integrated Materials, Processes & Structures (IMPS)Centre for Regenerative Design & Engineering for a Net-Positive World (RENEW)Centre for Sustainable Energy Systems (SES)

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46/279
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4th
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8th
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SR
Student Reviewer
19 Dec 25

Best is the socials and course specific trips and labs, worst is the cost of living and location of campus..Read more

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Mirte Sophie
20 Oct 25

The university of Bath offers a supportive environment especially when it comes to management..Read more

Entry requirements

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

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£4,900 per year

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£30,450 per year

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£30,450 per year

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SR
Student Reviewer
19 Dec 25
Civil Engineering with professional placement - MEng (Hons)
Best is the socials and course specific trips and labs, worst is the cost of living and location of campus...
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Mirte Sophie
20 Oct 25
Management PhD – 4 years Integrated
The university of Bath offers a supportive environment especially when it comes to management...
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University of Bath
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