PhD Sustainability at University of Manchester

Sustainable infrastructure for a better future. Sustainability research in civil engineering addresses the whole-life environmental, social and economic impact of infrastructure, from material choice and structural resilience to long-term durability. As a postgraduate researcher in this Department of Civil Engineering and Management research theme, you may use facilities including the Henry Royce Institute and UKCRIC's national laboratories to develop practical, cost-effective solutions for the construction industry.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering  |  Department: Department of Civil Engineering and Management  |  Duration: 3-4 Years FT, or equivalent PT study  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research in civil engineering and management covers five broad areas: Energy and environmental engineering Engineering management Geotechnical and geo-environmental engineering Structural safety and resilience Tyndall Centre – interdisciplinary research on climate action and sustainability. Our Sustainability programmes are interdisciplinary, bringing together scientists, engineers and social scientists to research issues and topics central to accelerating emissions reductions and enhancing sustainability and resilience at local, national and international scales.

Career pathways

Undertaking a PhD in civil engineering and management is both challenging and rewarding. Not only does it provide you with the opportunity to strengthen your research ability but it will also help you to develop a much wider range of skills, required to develop your career in business and industry or in research and an academic environment.

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