Overview

Our close links to many local and national heritage sites and projects also make this an excellent place to undertake archaeological and anthropological research, and we support research in these fields that has an impact on modern forensic investigation. You could make a difference in the world of technology and have an impact on saving lives or rehabilitation, or work with our psychologists to improve every day life.

We work closely with colleagues from other faculties and specialisms across the university to deliver impactful and exciting research across a multitude of disciplines.

Transferable skills and academia

A Faculty of Science and Technology from Bournemouth University can open new career opportunities in commercial research and development, consultancy, or could lead you to starting your own business.

You may alternatively consider a career in academia. You may wish to undertake research to contribute to your knowledge of a specialist subject, or develop your employability by enhancing your skills in project management and analysis.

Programme Structure

Research study areas:

Archaeology & Anthropology
Computing & Informatics
Creative Technology
Design & Engineering
Life & Environmental Sciences
Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-16 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Anthropology Natural Sciences General Engineering & Technology View 90 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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Other requirements

General requirements

An Honours degree at 2:1 or higher and/or a relevant Master's degree.

If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS 6.5 (Academic) with 5.5 in each component, or equivalent.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

20000 GBP / year

≈ 20000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4863 GBP / year

≈ 4863 GBP / year

Additional Details

UK, ROI & CI: £4,863 per year (library-based and laboratory-based)

Int'l: £20,000 per year (library-based)/£23,000 per year (laboratory-based)

Living costs

Bournemouth

United Kingdom

700 - 1000 GBP / month

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

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Transferable skills and academia

Programme Structure

Key information

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Start dates & application deadlines

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

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