12 PhD programmes offered by the university

Data‑driven research is reshaping science and engineering, creating powerful new ways to understand and improve the world around us. The Data-Driven Engineering and Sciences programme at University of Bristol equips you to lead this transformation – combining scientific curiosity, advanced computation and collaborative problem‑solving to deliver real‑world impact.

The Civil Engineering programme from the University of Bristol addresses the global need for delivering long-term, sustainable performance of existing and new infrastructure systems.

University of Bristol's Engineering Biology programme is an emerging field at the confluence of Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, AI and Data Science. 

The Electrical and Electronic Engineering programme from the University of Bristol collaborates with more than 30 industrial organisations and has been successful in attracting substantial research funding from diverse sources in the UK, Europe and overseas.

The Engineering Mathematics programme from University of Bristol researchers carry out cutting-edge work in areas where mathematics is being applied to future challenges in engineering, industry and the life sciences. 

The Aerospace Engineering programme from the University of Bristol is supported by at least 50 academic staff, more than 70 research staff and over 240 postgraduate students, plus a highly experienced administrative and technical support team.

Our mechanical engineering research is varied and world-leading, covering topics from clean energy and advanced materials to manufacturing systems, robotics and healthcare. University of Bristol offers the Mechanical Engineering programme. 

The Quantum Information Science and Technologies programme from University of Bristol offers a unique postgraduate training and development programme for those wishing to pursue a career in the sector.

This Advanced Composites programme from University of Bristol is a four-year postgraduate research programme, which integrates an industry relevant research project with a taught programme in technical subjects related to composites materials, design, mechanics and manufacturing, as well as business skills and transferable skills training.

The Superconductivity course at University of Bristol aims to develop knowledge and understanding as well as conduct research in the broad interdisciplinary subject of superconductivity. 

The Future Innovation in Non-Destructive Evaluation programme from University of Bristol has been created to provide EngD and PhD programmes in the vital field of non-destructive evaluation: an underpinning technology that encompasses a wide range of sensing, imaging and analysis techniques.

The Composites Manufacture programme from University of Bristol is a four-year postgraduate research programme, which integrates an industry-based research project with a taught programme in technical subjects related to composites materials, design, mechanics and manufacturing, as well as business skills and transferable skills training.