Overview
If you are looking to take your academic interest in civil engineering further, a research degree offers you the flexibility to conduct your own research project with academic supervision. At Salford, you have the opportunity to study towards a Masters by Research (MRes), a Master of Philosophy (MPhil), or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Features
- Our Civil Engineering research opportunities at University of Salford are focused on four main themes, aligned with core elements of the civil engineering curriculum: structural engineering, transport engineering, geotechnical engineering, and hydraulics.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Civil Engineering
- Wetlands and Sustainable Drainage
- Structures and Geotechnical Engineering
- Transport
- Masonry Arch Structures
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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If you’re an international student, please submit your application at least ten weeks before your course starts.
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Disciplines
Civil Engineering & Construction View 57 other PhDs in Civil Engineering & Construction in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Ideally, you should have a first degree that provides a foundation in the principles of civil engineering and scientific practice. This could be from an engineering degree, but could also be from environmental sciences and other applied science degrees. Experience of experimental and/or modelling-based research is also preferable.
- All applicants must attend an interview.
- International students will require IELTS 6.5 or equivalent English Language Qualification.
Tuition Fee
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International
16000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16000 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4780 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4780 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Salford
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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