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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Southwark Campus
Full Time
APR, SEP
3 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Southwark Campus
Full time
APR, SEP
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Southwark Campus
Part time
APR, SEP
5 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Southwark Campus
Distance/online
APR, SEP
6 years
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Overview
The wide range of research activities in our School, together with the mix of academic staff, post-doctoral research fellows and visiting professors, allows us to offer a stimulating and diverse environment.
Research themes
Research in the area of engineering and the built environment is carried out by specialist centres. Most academic staff belong to one or more of these and research students can expect to join a small team working on particular problems. Research themes include:
Research areas where we are able to offer supervision include:
Employability
All research students are required to participate in a Key Skills Development programme aimed at developing transferable skills in addition to those employed in carrying out research. Training in research methods is available through frequent research seminars.
When necessary the research student can follow, in part, relevant Masters courses available within the School and in particular units on research methodology. In some cases, research students are encouraged to follow other courses available within the University or externally aimed at improving their general expertise in their chosen areas.
In addition, they may be encouraged to follow language courses aimed at improving their oral and written skills - both essential in their future careers.
Transferable skills
A research degree will equip you with many transferable skills. The self-discipline, the demand for clear analytical thinking, and the ability to turn criticism of others work into something constructive of your own, all constitute a unique training for almost any kind of career. The excitement and satisfaction of finding new facts, a new idea, or a new way of looking at something can be highly rewarding.
Applicants for a Research Degree programme at LSBU are usually expected to have a good honours degree (2:2 and above) and a relevant postgraduate qualification, preferably a merit at Master's level. Please also supply two academic references as part of your application. You will also be required to show proof of all of your qualifications.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,820 per year
Students from Domestic
Total cost: £15650
£16,900 per year
Students from EU
Total cost:£16900.
£16,900 per year
Students from International
Total cost:£16900.
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