PhD Design, manufacturing & engineering management at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

Doctoral Programme in the Department of Design, Manufacturing & Engineering Management offering MPhil, PhD, Industrial Doctorate and Engineering Doctorate (EngD) pathways aligned to research centres including the Advanced Forming Research Centre, Centre for Precision Manufacturing, Design Research Group and Robotics & Autonomous Systems Group.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering | Department: Design, Manufacturing & Engineering Management | Duration: Up to 3.5 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students carry out supervised research in one of the department's centres or groups. The PhD runs for up to three and a half years; the EngD is a four-year, industry-focused programme with a significant taught component; the Industrial Doctorate is a three-year equivalent project with an employer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First-class or upper second-class UK Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in a relevant discipline. Applicants submit a CV, transcripts, two references (one academic) and a research proposal of 250-1,000 words. Proof of English language proficiency is required where English is not the first language. An ATAS certificate is mandatory for some international postgraduates in science, engineering and technology.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Tuition per academic year, full-time. Scotland and England, Wales & Northern Ireland rate. Source

International applicants: GBP 32,800 a year (2026/27). Tuition per academic year, full-time. Source

Duration: Up to 3.5 years

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