Overview

Digital Transformation of the Metals Industry at University of Birmingham combines specialist taught modules, transferable skills training, industrial engagement, and a major doctoral research project, delivered through a structured four-year pathway across partner universities universities (Leicester, Birmingham, Nottingham, Loughborough, Warwick).

Career opportunities

As a graduate of the DigitalMetal CDT you will be well placed for careers across the metals and manufacturing sector, advanced materials development, industrial digitalisation, research institutions, and academia. Equipped with a unique blend of digital, materials and manufacturing expertise, they are prepared to become future leaders in industrial innovation and academia.

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Programme Structure

Research themes:

Advanced Manufacturing

Metals and Alloys Engineering

Multi-Objective Digital Twinning

Digital-Enabled Right-First-Time Manufacturing

Engineering Management and Digital Supply Chains

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00

More details

If you are submitting your own research proposal, applications are accepted all year round. However, if you wish to start in September, we would strongly encourage you to apply by 1 June.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Materials Science View 51 other PhDs in Materials Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A first-class or upper second-class degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Materials Science, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
A strong motivation for digital manufacturing, metals processing, and AI.

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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

Free
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

Free

Additional Details

The University tuition fee covers the cost of your tuition, supervision, assessment and includes membership to the Guild of Students.

Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom

765 - 1134 GBP / month

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