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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
City St George's, University of London
Full Time
FEB-26
2 Years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
City St George's, University of London
Full Time
OCT
2 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
City St George's, University of London
Full Time
FEB-26
1 Year
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
City St George's, University of London
Full Time
FEB-26
2 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
City St George's, University of London
Full Time
OCT
1 Year
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
City St George's, University of London
Part Time
OCT
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
City St George's, University of London
Part Time
FEB-26
3 Years
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Conduct original research under the supervision of leading experts in one of our dedicated research groups. Access world-leading facilities for heavy structures and geotechnical centrifuge testing. The School of Science & Technology offers research degrees in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering and Structural Engineering. Whichever route you choose, you will conduct in-depth research alongside world-leading experts in Civil Engineering within one of four research groups: Civil Engineering Structures focuses on developing integrated solutions for sustainable and resilient structures under adverse operational and extreme loading conditions. Fluid-Structure Interaction addresses the challenges associated with marine engineering, offshore wind energy, high buildings and biomechanics. Multi-scale Geotechnical Engineering links micro-mechanics to the macro-response. Temporary Works and Construction Method Engineering addresses industry challenges associated with construction processes. The Full-time duration is 2 – 4 years Part time: 3 – 7 years and PhD by prior publication: 1 – 2 years.
A good honours degree (normally no less than an upper second class honours degree from a UK University or an equivalent qualification) in an appropriate subject. Some subjects also require an appropriate Masters qualification.
Students living in
Domestic
£6,680 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£20,060 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£20,060 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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