Overview

Whether you are interested in architectural technologies, construction project management or building surveying, our expert supervisors are on hand to support you.

Our School of Computing and Engineering academics have strong and varied research backgrounds, from investigating the properties of reinforced concrete to looking at road foundations using ground penetrating radar systems; from investigating the impact of future climate change on buildings to looking at decay and cavities in tree trunks using ground penetrating radars - we offer a wealth of research expertise in a broad range of topics.

Study & career progression

Some of our recent graduates took up postdoctoral fellowships or lectureships at UWL and other universities after graduation. Engineering consultancy firms are the second most popular destination, followed by policy-making organisations, such as central governments. 

During the Built Environment programme at University of West London, you will also be learning transferable core skills that apply to jobs both in and out of academia, including:

written and oral communication

Research and information management

public speaking

project management

leadership

critical Thinking

collaboration

analysis and problem-solving

conflict resolution

negotiation.

By the end of your research degree you will be able to articulately apply these skills to enhance your career path.

Programme Structure

To enable you to enhance your professional profile, we support you throughout your research degree by:

providing research seminars

organising doctoral events and activities

facilitating networking and collaboration opportunities

encouraging and supporting publication and dissemination of your research

offering opportunities to gain teaching expertise and experience.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-05-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-09-18 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

86

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Environmental Engineering Environmental Economics & Policy Construction Management View 4 other PhDs in Construction Management in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

First Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

86

Other requirements

General requirements

The minimum entry requirements for a research degree are:

a good first degree (First Class or Upper Second Class), or equivalent qualification in a relevant field

a Masters Degree (MA, MSc, MBA or MRes) with Merit, or equivalent postgraduate or research experience.

Competence in written and spoken English is a pre-requisite for entrance to this programme. An IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 6.5 (with no element under 6.0).

Tuition Fee

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International

13750 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13750 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

3995 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3995 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Built Environment.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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