PhD / MPhil Civil Engineering at University of Birmingham

Programme overview

Enhance your career by engaging in research that addresses today's societal challenges with a PhD Civil Engineering. By applying our research to real-world scenarios, you'll develop innovative solutions that shape the communities of tomorrow and leave a lasting impact for future generations. You'll explore a diverse range of research topics, including fluid mechanics and environmental, structural, and transport engineering, opening up numerous opportunities in both academia and industry.

Department: Civil Engineering | Duration: PhD: typically 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time; MPhil: 2 years full-time | Study mode: full-time/part-time | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

A PhD in the School of Engineering, specifically within the Department of Civil Engineering, offers numerous opportunities. While it's impossible to list them all, our alumni have gone on to hold high-ranking academic positions at leading universities, run successful startups, and work in major multinational corporations with a global reach.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:1 Honours degree or a first degree of a lower classification, along with an MSc/MRes, or evidence of substantial relevant industrial experience. English language: IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,400 a year (2027/28). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 30,780 a year (2027/28). Full-time Source

Duration: PhD: typically 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time; MPhil: 2 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.bham.ac.uk/course-finder-landing-page/?code=EPS015

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