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Civil Engineering PhD

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Full time | University of Bath | 2 years | 30-SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

2 years

Start date

30-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Subject areas

Civil Engineering (General) Engineering Studies

Course type

Research

Course Summary

Study your PhD alongside inspiring academics who are leading research in civil engineering to improve the world we live in.

You can carry out your doctoral research in a range of interests in our Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering. As a joint department, our research celebrates the integration between the two subjects to find impactful solutions to challenges such as climate change, sustainable infrastructures and low-carbon design.

Assessment description

You’ll join the Department as a member of the research centre that best fits your broad research interest and as agreed on acceptance.

Most of our research students register as probationers for the PhD programme to begin with. Your PhD registration is confirmed subject to your passing an assessment process. This normally involves submitting written work and an oral examination. There is also an alternate by paper route which can be discussed with the Faculty.

We expect you to carry out supervised research at the forefront of your chosen subject, which must then be written up as a substantial thesis. Presenting your research findings is an important part of research training so we encourage you to prepare papers for publication throughout your PhD.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£4,800

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£27,900

Entry requirements

First or 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate subject.

University information

The University of Bath is one of the UK’s most prestigious institutions, known for excellence in teaching and research, a welcoming community, and for providing students with outstanding preparation for the workplace or enterprise. Bath’s inclusive learning community comprises students representing more than 100 countries worldwide. There are over 19,000 students in total, of which 5,000 are postgraduates and around a third are international...more

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