Overview

Through this Engineering Mathematics PhD programme from University of Bristol fundamental theoretical and computational advances are made. There is also a strong tradition of interdisciplinary work, international collaboration and publication in leading research journals.

Research is supported by grants from public bodies, such as the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, the Medical Research Council and the European Union, as well as from local government, national government and industry.

Career opportunities:

Our students follow a wide range of careers, such as mathematical modelling and simulation in engineering consultancies, government scientific civil service, the Met Office and the intelligence services.

Many graduates go on to work in quantitative finance and financial services more broadly and several have recently become entrepreneurs in the data analytics industry. Others follow traditional academic career paths in universities or in public- and private-sector research institutes.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

‌Applied Nonlinear Mathematics
Intelligent Systems
Collective dynamics
Computational Neuroscience
Robotics
SoftLab

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-18 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

67

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Mathematics General Engineering & Technology View 88 other PhDs in General Engineering & Technology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

67

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

PhD applicants must hold/achieve a minimum of a merit at master's degree level (or international equivalent) in a relevant discipline. Applicants without a master's qualification may be considered on an exceptional basis, provided they hold a first class undergraduate degree. Please note, acceptance will also depend on readiness to pursue a research degree.
MSc by Research applicants must hold/achieve a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant discipline and demonstrate readiness to pursue a research degree.

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Tuition Fee

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International

26700 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26700 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

4850 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4850 GBP per year during 48 months.

UK: part-time (two years)

£2,425 per year

Living costs for Bristol

750 - 1260 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.