Course overview In this course you enhance your career by engaging in research that addresses today's societal challenges with a PhD Civil Engineering. By applying our research to real-world scenarios, you'll develop innovative solutions that shape the communities of tomorrow and leave a lasting impact for future generations. You'll explore a diverse range of research topics, including fluid mechanics and environmental, structural, and transport engineering, opening up numerous opportunities in both academia and industry. What makes a Civil Engineering PhD at Birmingham different? Become part of a strong and supportive multidisciplinary research team, building on your academic, engineering and mathematical background from your undergraduate studies. We will train and educate you to become an expert in your chosen field, with guidance from a world-leading supervisor. You'll engage with large research groups, such as structures, geo techniques, hydraulics and wind engineering, resilience and sustainability all conducting frontline research with significant impact. You'll fully embed in these groups and develop relationships across the School of Engineering. Your progress will be monitored, and you'll have access to the broader School of Engineering, including Mechanical and Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering, ensuring a rich research environment.