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Engineering

PhD School of Architecture and Environment at University of the West of England, Bristol

University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A PhD by independent original research in the School of Architecture and Environment, leading to a substantial thesis and viva voce examination, supervised by a team led by a Director of Studies within UWE Bristol's Doctoral Academy.

Faculty: School of Architecture and Environment  |  Duration: Full-time 2 to 4 years; part-time 3 to 8 years  |  Intake: October, January and April  |  Study mode: Full-time; part-time; starts October, January and April  |  Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Independent research culminating in a thesis of about 40,000 words for engineering, creative practice and science subjects or up to 80,000 words for other areas, examined by viva. Students complete 60 taught module credits and pass Stage 1 progression (written report and viva) and later progress reviews.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants will normally hold at least a 2:1 or a Master's qualification from a UK university, or a degree of comparable standing from outside the UK. Applicants discuss their research proposal, apply at least four months before the proposed start date and attend an interview if invited. Self-funded application deadlines: 1 October start by 1 June; 1 January start by 1 November; 1 April start by 1 February. International applicants: IELTS overall 7 or equivalent if English is not the first language.

Intake: October, January and April

Duration: Full-time 2-4 years, part-time 3-8 years

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