PhD (Centre for Fluid and Complex Systems) at Coventry University

Programme overview

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a FHEQ Level 8 research degree supervised within the Centre for Fluid and Complex Systems, one of the University's research centres that host its doctoral training. Postgraduate Researchers work with a supervisory team and join the wider research community of the centre and the University.

Faculty: Coventry Doctoral and Researcher College | Duration: 36 months full-time expected (maximum 48 months); 72 months part-time expected (maximum 84 months) | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

An original research project leading to a thesis, supported by a supervisory team and researcher development activities set out in the PhD programme specification and framework maps.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum 2:1 first degree in a relevant discipline with at least 60% in the project element (or equivalent) and a minimum 60% overall module average; applicants with less than a 2:1 may be considered with a relevant Masters at merit (60%) overall and in the dissertation. International applicants must hold an approved English test (IELTS Academic/UKVI or TOEFL iBT) at the level set by the research centre, e.g. IELTS 7.0 with 6.5 in each component for health-related centres.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition per year of study for 2026/27. Source

International applicants: GBP 16,500 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition per year of study for 2026/27. Source

Duration: 36 months full-time expected (maximum 48 months); 72 months part-time expected (maximum 84 months)

Apply through the official page: https://www.coventry.ac.uk/research/research-opportunities/research-students/research-degrees/

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