Overview

About the programme

Our research focuses on applying technological and sustainable solutions to contemporary problems. Our knowledge transfer expertise and management supporting tools assist a wide range of industrial and non-industrial stakeholders such as national and local government, a wide range of private sector organisations, regulatory bodies, water and waste companies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and health boards.

We have a formidable track record in combining academic skills and commercial expertise with our research approach being very much multi-disciplinary and industry-facing resulting in the expertise of our staff being much sought after by businesses and professionals in the field operating at an International Level. This Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems programme is offered at Abertay University.

Programme Structure

Structure:

As a postgraduate research student, you will carry out an original, independent research and/or practice-based project, whilst being guided and supported by a team of expert academic supervisors.
As you do this, you will benefit from an extensive programme of researcher development tailored to your background, needs and future ambitions. This will in turn help you develop the skills required to deliver research excellence.

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-06-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2024-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-08-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-12-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-06-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Hydrology & Water Management Sustainable Development View 8 other PhDs in Hydrology & Water Management in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Other requirements

General requirements

The minimum entry requirement for all our research degrees is an Upper Second Class Honours degree (or equivalent) at undergraduate level in an appropriate discipline and/or a Master’s degree.
In some cases, appropriate professional or experiential learning may be considered in combination with a lower classification of Honours degree.

You will need to include the following documentation when you apply online:

Copies of your academic transcripts
References
Your research proposal

Tuition Fee

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International

15750 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15750 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4829 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4829 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Dundee

787 - 1494 GBP /month

Living costs

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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