Overview

Investigate themes such as sustainable structures and materials, geotechnical and foundation engineering and water, pollution caused by increased urbanisation, and environmental and coastal engineering on the Civil Engineering course at University of Portsmouth.

Why choose this course?

Specialist research facilities and expertise

Access laboratories on campus and the Environmental Technology Field Station at Petersfield, featuring pilot-scale testbeds at a working sewage treatment site.

A connected research community

You’ll join a community of researchers across disciplines, with seminars and opportunities to collaborate; it’s a place where you can think deeply, get honest feedback and build networks that last beyond your doctorate.

Expert support, every step

You'll work closely with your supervisory team and have access to our Doctoral College training that will help you plan your project, sharpen your methods and build your researcher confidence.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Building Design, Construction Management and Surveying

We're working to understand the increasingly complex and pressurised nature of modern construction, and developing new approaches to project management that take these new challenges into account.

Environmental Technology and Management

We're finding sustainable ways of tackling pollution, developing the technology needed to deal with new pollutants, and finding ways to build sustainable, environmentally-friendly urban landscapes.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00

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More details

The university accepts applications all year round, but it suggests applying 2–3 months before your chosen start date.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction View 43 other PhDs in Civil Engineering & Construction in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

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91

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The entry requirements for a PhD, MPhil or Professional Doctorate include an upper second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, or a master’s degree in an appropriate subject.

Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications may be considered. All applicants are subject to interview.

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

19950 GBP / year

≈ 19950 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 GBP / year

Additional Details

UK

Part-time (incl. distance learning): £2,619/year

Int & EU

Full-time (incl. distance learning): £19,950/year;

Part-time (incl. distance learning): £9,975/year

Living costs

Portsmouth

United Kingdom

710 - 1099 GBP / month

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