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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
City Campus
Full Time
OCT
4 Years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Mount Pleasant Campus
Full Time
OCT-26
4 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
City Campus
Full Time
FEB-27
4 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
City Campus
Full Time
OCT-26
4 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
City Campus
Full Time
JUN-26
4 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
City Campus
Full Time
FEB-26
4 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
City Campus
Full Time
OCT
4 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Mount Pleasant Campus
Full Time
FEB-27
4 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Mount Pleasant Campus
Full Time
JUN-27
4 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Mount Pleasant Campus
Full Time
JUN-26
4 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Mount Pleasant Campus
Full Time
FEB-26
4 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
City Campus
Full Time
JUN-27
4 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
City Campus
Part Time
JUN-26
7 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Mount Pleasant Campus
Part Time
JUN-27
7 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Mount Pleasant Campus
Part Time
JUN-26
7 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Mount Pleasant Campus
Part Time
FEB-26
7 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Mount Pleasant Campus
Part Time
OCT-26
7 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Mount Pleasant Campus
Part Time
FEB-27
7 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
City Campus
Part Time
OCT
7 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
City Campus
Part Time
JUN-27
7 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
City Campus
Part Time
FEB-27
7 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
City Campus
Part Time
OCT-26
7 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
City Campus
Part Time
FEB-26
7 Years
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BEST's supportive and vibrant research community will help you reach your acadmic potential. BEST is currently accepting PhD students within the following technical and non-technical areas: Climate change Geotechnics Water and waste water Sustainable communities Flooding Waste and waste management Powered engineering Sustainable planning Coastal erosion Water treatments Urban renewal Low carbon Sustainability Social sustainability Pavement engineering Renewable energy Facilities management Urban renewal and regeneration What to expect as a PhD student As one of BEST’s PhD students you will be welcomed into a supportive and pioneering research environment that has been carefully constructed to help you succeed. Not only will you receive outstanding teaching, BEST’s rigorous PhD programme also provides expert guidance from experienced researchers, who have a first-rate reputation within the Research Excellence Framework. For example, in the latest research assessment (Research Excellence Framework 2014), 52% of BEST’s output was classified as world leading or internationally excellent. Furthermore, as one of BEST’s postgraduate students, you will benefit from the Centre’s partnerships with industry leaders, which provide postgraduates with high-impact research and match funding opportunities. In addition to receiving match funding from industry, BEST has numerous other sponsorship avenues, such as the Dean’s Scholarship, bursaries and the Hardship Fund. You will also have the opportunity to teach during your time at Liverpool John Moores University, having completed the Three Is programme, which equips you with a recognised teaching qualification.
For entry to PhD - a 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant subject, preferably also a Masters degree in a relevant subject. We also welcome applications from those with non-standard qualifications who can demonstrate knowledge, experience, and skills developed in the workplace or other setting relevant to the programme of research.
Students living in
Domestic
£5,006 per year
Students from Domestic
Full cost: £15,018.
£17,750 per year
Students from EU
PhD International (Band 1): Full cost: £53,250, Per annum charge: £17,750. PhD International (Band 2): Full cost: £54,750, Per annum charge: £18,250.
£17,750 per year
Students from International
Living Cost- You must budget for a minimum of 1,023 per month (at a maximum of nine months) to cover your living expenses, according to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). PhD International (Band 1): Full cost: £53,250, Per annum charge: £17,750. PhD International (Band 2): Full cost: £54,750, Per annum charge: £18,250.
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