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
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-03 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-06 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-08 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-17 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-20 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-02-20 00:00:00 , International

More details

If you’re an international student, please submit your application at least ten weeks before your course starts.

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Salford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction View 50 other PhDs in Civil Engineering & Construction in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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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 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

19240 GBP / year

≈ 19240 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 GBP / year

Living costs

Salford

United Kingdom

500 - 800 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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