Overview
The School of Engineering offered at Cardiff University is internationally renowned for our research and are a friendly supportive School with a diverse range of students from across the world. We pride ourselves on our multidisciplinary approach to research and organise our research into five priority research areas:
- Advanced manufacturing
- Civil infrastructure
- Compound semiconductors and applications
- Engineering for health
- Sustainable energy.
We offer a 3 year PhD programme and a 1 year MPhil degree programme.
Programme aims
- Develop research skills through a programme of in-depth study.
- Develop expertise in appropriate methods of research and enquiry.
- Produce high quality research outputs which demonstrate critical judgement.
- Produce a thesis (PhD thesis approx. 80,000 words).
Distinctive features
- We have a world renowned reputation for research and the impact of that research.
- Teaching opportunities – we offer a range of teaching and demonstrating opportunities across our undergraduate teaching programme.
- We have strong links with other institutions and research organisations as well as industry and business.
- A wide range of funded studentships are available.
- Our research income currently exceeds £10 million from public and private sectors and supports innovative research in traditional and emerging areas.
- State-of-the-art experimental and computational facilities and modern laboratories.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
To create and sustain a dynamic research culture, research in the School is organised into the five priority research areas:
- Advanced manufacturing
- Civil infrastructure
- Compound semiconductors and applications
- Engineering for health
- Sustainable energy.
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Visit programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 60 months
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Applications to self-funded PhD projects will be considered on an ongoing basis.
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Disciplines
General Engineering & Technology View 120 other PhDs in General Engineering & Technology in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Suitable for graduates in engineering and related subject areas such as physics, mathematics, earth sciences and computer science.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Visit programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
24450 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24450 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4712 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4712 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Cardiff
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
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Engineering.
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