PhD/MPhil Sustainable Industrial Systems at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Redesign industry for a circular, sustainable future. Sustainable industrial systems research identifies sustainable solutions for industrial systems on a life-cycle basis, working across sectors including chemicals, energy, food and water. As a postgraduate researcher in this Department of Chemical Engineering research theme, you'll work on circular economy approaches to industry, using tools developed in the department such as the BECE decision-support framework and the CCaLC carbon and life-cycle costing tool.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Department: Department of Chemical Engineering | Duration: PhD 3-4 Years FT; MPhil 1 Year FT | Study mode: full-time / part-time (includes placement year) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The Department of Chemical Engineering is a world leader in industrially relevant research and teaching in chemical engineering and related subjects. We undertake leading-edge multidisciplinary, creative and relevant research on a wide range of topics.

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Entry requirements

The standard academic entry requirement for this PhD is an upper second-class (2:1) honours degree in a discipline directly relevant to the PhD (or international equivalent) OR any upper-second class (2:1) honours degree and a Master’s degree at merit in a discipline directly relevant to the PhD (or international equivalent). Other combinations of qualifications and research or work experience may also be considered. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6 in writing and listening, and 5.5. in all other sub-tests. Interview: An interview is required for entry to this programme of study.

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,100 a year (2027/28). PhD (full-time); Band B fee band Source

International applicants: GBP 31,400 a year (2027/28). PhD (full-time); Band A fee band Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: PhD 3-4 Years FT; MPhil 1 Year FT

Apply through the official page: https://www.se.manchester.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/getting-started/applying/

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