Doctor of Engineering in Civil Engineering (EngD)
Leeds Beckett University
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EngD - Doctor of Engineering

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Leeds Beckett University

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OCT-25

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5 years

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EngD - Doctor of Engineering

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Leeds Beckett University

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Our Civil engineering research focuses on pure and applied research and development work, encompassing both empirical and numerical testing/design programmes. Recent research in civil engineering includes:Work on the development of novel water purification systems for developing countries;Rainwater harvesting techniques, operational reliability of water quality infrastructure, the use of limited-life sustainable geotextiles for reinforcing applications;2D/3D finite difference/element modelling ...Read more

Our Civil engineering research focuses on pure and applied research and development work, encompassing both empirical and numerical testing/design programmes. Recent research in civil engineering includes:

Work on the development of novel water purification systems for developing countries;

  • Rainwater harvesting techniques, operational reliability of water quality infrastructure, the use of limited-life sustainable geotextiles for reinforcing applications;
  • 2D/3D finite difference/element modelling of slope stability and tunnelling problems;
  • Improving the performance of unpaved roads in Africa;
  • The reuse of waste material in concrete and mortars.

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WUSCA ranking:
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41/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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49th
CUG Ranking
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75th
What students say
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Habiba
21 Feb 24

What I like about my university is that i do not feel stressed because I have only got 2-3 days lecture per week and the rest is self study so I feel it supports a good lifestyle..Read more

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Karolina
20 Feb 24

As an apprentice I struggled with my student enrolment and was late 2-3 weeks with all the content. Overall the university is very professional..Read more

Entry requirements

For successful entry candidates will normally be required to provide evidence of the following: Qualifications - Undergraduate Degree with a minimum 2:1 classification; Work Experience - A minimum of 3 years applied experience working within the built environment & engineering field.

Tuition fees

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£2,356 per year

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Students from Domestic

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The fee mentioned is for 2023/24 entry and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2024/25 entry.

£7,000 per year

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Students from EU

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£7,000 per year

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Students from International

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Latest Civil Engineering (General) reviews

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Habiba
21 Feb 24
Civil Engineering BEng (Hons)
What I like about my university is that i do not feel stressed because I have only got 2-3 days lecture per week and the rest is self study so I feel it supports a good lifestyle...
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Karolina
20 Feb 24
Civil Engineering BSc (Hons)
As an apprentice I struggled with my student enrolment and was late 2-3 weeks with all the content. Overall the university is very professional...
Read more
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Leeds Beckett University
City Campus Leeds LS1 3HE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Leeds  0.4 miles away
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