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Full time | Edinburgh Campus | 3 years | SEP

Study mode

Full time

Duration

3 years

Start date

SEP

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Subject areas

Logistics

Course type

Research

Course Summary

Overview

We are internationally renowned for our cutting edge research on Logistics.

Our

  • Logistics Research Centre (LRC)
  • has a world class reputation and is well networked with industry and government both in the UK and internationally. In recent years LRC has undertaken projects on home delivery operations, performance measurement in the road freight sector, the development of coastal roll on-roll off (ro-ro) services for trucks, the process of freight traffic growth, future logistical trends in Europe and the distribution systems of UK supermarket chains. It has been a full partner in several major EU projects and conducted studies for government departments, the Institute of Logistics and Transport and several trade bodies.

    Research

    Much of our research is undertaken within the broad areas below:

    • Relationship between logistics / supply chain trends and freight transport
    • Environmental sustainability of logistics operations
    • Low carbon logistics
    • Performance measurement, benchmarking and data collection in logistics
    • Freight transport policy
    • Shipping and port development
    • Retail logistics
    • Clothing and textile supply chains
    • Effects of IT and e-commerce on logistics
    • Impact of infrastructure development and traffic congestion on logistics

    Tuition fees

    UK fees
    Course fees for UK students

    Contact University and ask about this fee

    International fees
    Course fees for EU and international students

    For this course (per year)

    £19,056

    Entry requirements

    We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates. Please note that it is not necessary to have identified a potential supervisor before submitting your application. Students successful in obtaining a place on our PhD programme normally commence their research studies at the start of the academic year in September. However, it is possible to join the PhD programme at an agreed date during the academic year.

    University information

    Heriot-Watt University has a 200-year history, and over that time has cultivated an outstanding reputation for its quality of teaching and research. Despite being one of the oldest learning institutions in the UK, it offers a contemporary, research-driven approach to learning that ensures students are always benefiting from the very latest in global knowledge. The Edinburgh campus is based on 380 acres of parkland just outside of the city...more