83 PhD programmes in General Engineering & Technology in United Kingdom

Throughout this Engineering programme at the University of Lincoln, students will have the chance to collaborate with industry on projects that can deliver tangible benefits to employers, the sector, and society. 

Students in the Advanced Technology and Applications programme at University of Lincoln can benefit from specialist computational facilities, training programmes to enhance research skills, and support from dedicated academic supervisors. 

The Engineering programme offered by King's College London investigates advanced technologies and interdisciplinary solutions for addressing complex industrial, environmental, and societal challenges.

The Centre for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine (CHSTM) at The University of Manchester is one of the largest groups in Britain dedicated not only to studying the history of science, technology and medicine but also science communication and medical humanities.

This four-year doctoral training programme in Aerosol Science at University of Cambridge  is part of the multi-institutional EPSRC Aerosol Science CDT and aims to provide scientists and engineers with a broad overview of the aerosol science sector in addition to in-depth training in detailed measurements, analysis and application approaches.

Musical Acoustics research at The Open University UK is carried out by PhD students working individually or in collaboration with the Group’s other PhD students, postdoctoral researchers and academic staff.

Using a range of practice and theory based methods the Transtechnology Research group at University of Plymouth is concerned to make apparent evidence of human desire and cultural imperatives as they are manifested in the way that science and technology is practiced, innovated by entrepreneurs and interpreted by its users.

At SPRU – Science Policy Research Unit, our research focuses on the direction, degree and impact of technological change. This Technology and Innovation Management programme is offered at the University of Sussex.

The Engineering programme offered by Swansea University combines the academic excellence associated with doctoral studies with direct industrial experience. Research is industry-led and focused on functional coatings, covering the full cycle of products from substrate preparation, formulation and functionalisation, to deposition, durability and end of life.

Science and Technology Policy Studies at the University of Sussex deals with subjects from science and technology capability building in developing countries to policy and regulation in energy and high technology industries to rethinking sustainable development.

The Engineering program at University of Plymouth four year professional engineering doctorate provides an alternative to a traditional PhD, tailored for students who want a career in industry. 

Superconductivity - Enabling Transformative Technologies at University of Cambridge is part of the Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) programme in Superconductivity: Enabling Transformative Technologies, led by the University of Bristol.

The Engineering Biology programme offered by University of Oxford is a research-based course combining synthetic biology, engineering, and computing to develop real-world biotechnological solutions, with training in innovation, ethics, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The Superconductivity - Enabling Transformative Technologies programme offered by University of Oxford is part of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) on Superconductivity: Enabling Transformative Technologies and is designed to equip students with advanced skills to tackle the biggest challenges in superconductivity.

The Electrical and Electronic Engineering PhD at University of Nottingham brings innovation in science and technology to applications ranging from the generation and use of electrical energy (including renewable energy) to high-speed information processing and pervasive computing.

The Development and Tribological Testing of Omniphobic Surfaces programme offered by Cranfield University focuses on surface engineering, wear evaluation, and self-repairing coatings.

Environmental Acoustics research at The Open University UK is carried out by PhD students working individually or in collaboration with the Group’s other PhD students, postdoctoral researchers and academic staff.

The Engineering and Engineering Trades programme offered by Heriot-Watt University develops global research professionals capable of advancing engineering knowledge through original investigation, analytical problem-solving, and sustained scholarly contribution across diverse technological fields.

Engineering and product design are driven by the need for constant improvement. At the University of Sussex you’ll learn from – and will be inspired by – the engineers who are making these industry improvements happen.

The PhD in Science, Technology and Innovation Policy programme at The University of Manchester enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of the field.