PhD - Engineering and Physical Sciences
Aston University
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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OCT-25

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3 years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences focuses on research that is significant to the current and future needs of our society. This is your chance to contribute to this course and help improve communities.Our research is recognised internationally: over half our research funding comes from international sources. We also receive support from UK Government, research councils and charities. Our research projects tackle strategic priorities such as energy, information and communication ...Read more

The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences focuses on research that is significant to the current and future needs of our society. This is your chance to contribute to this course and help improve communities.

Our research is recognised internationally: over half our research funding comes from international sources. We also receive support from UK Government, research councils and charities. Our research projects tackle strategic priorities such as energy, information and communication technologies (ICT), and healthcare technologies. All our staff are engaged in research and with an unusually large proportion of them operating research projects linked to industry.

School research areas

If you want to pursue a rewarding postgraduate research degree leading to a PhD qualification that matches not only your interests but prepares you with high level knowledge and skills in one of the fields below then Aston is the right choice.

Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies (AIPT)
Aston Institute of Materials Research (AIMR)
Aston Logistics and Systems Institute (ALSI)
Energy and Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI)
Systems Analytics Research Institute (SARI)
Aston Institute for Urban Technology and the Environment (ASTUTE)

In addition, the College has a number of multidisciplinary Research Groups, drawing together skills from across the school:

Aston STEM Education Centre (ASEC)
Adaptive Communications Networks Research Group
Computer Science
Engineering Education Research Group
Power Electronics, Machines and Power System (PEMPS) Group
Sustainable Environment Research Group

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WUSCA ranking:
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77/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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15th
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39th
What students say
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Zeinab
18 Jan 24

IT problems Restaurant in main building sometimes have different behaviors between local and..Read more

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Dini
09 Mar 23

The research facilities are excellent...Read more

Entry requirements

Applicants should have been awarded, or expect to achieve, a Masters degree in a relevant subject with a 60% or higher weighted average, and/or a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree (or an equivalent qualification from an overseas institution). We may also consider applicants who have substantial and significant work experience outside of their degree(s) in a relevant field, but who do not currently meet our academic entry requirements; this can include unpaid internships, volunteering for charities and NGO’s or self-funded activities.

Tuition fees

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£4,712 per year

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Students from Domestic

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The mentioned fee is 2023/24 entry, there may be slight increase in 2025/25 entry.

£18,400 per year

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Students from EU

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The mentioned fee is 2023/24 entry, there may be slight increase in 2025/25 entry.

£18,400 per year

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Students from International

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The mentioned fee is 2023/24 entry, there may be slight increase in 2025/25 entry.

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Zeinab
18 Jan 24
PhD - Engineering and Physical Sciences
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Dini
09 Mar 23
PhD - Engineering and Physical Sciences
The research facilities are excellent....
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