Engineering PhD

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Qualification

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Location

Main Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

APR-26

Duration

3 Years

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Course info

Applications for postgraduate study (full-time, part-time and industry-based) by research, leading to a PhD are welcomed. Research in the department is grouped into five main areas, each drawing on a range of different fields. The areas are:Chemical EngineeringEngineering of Microwaves, Terahertz and Light (E-MIT)EnergyNuclear Science and EngineeringStructures, Materials and Manufacturing

Key stats

DATA SOURCE: IDP Connect

WUSCA ranking:

WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2025 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.

66/279

CUG Subject Ranking

CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026

21st

CUG Ranking

CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026

10th

What students say

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Entry requirements

Students need to have 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in an engineering or associated discipline, ideally supplemented by a masters-level qualification. We may also consider non-standard applicants.