PhD School of Engineering at University of the West of England, Bristol

The PhD in the School of Engineering is a research degree centred on independent, original research leading to a substantial thesis and viva voce examination. Students work with a supervision team led by a Director of Studies within UWE Bristol's Doctoral Academy.

Faculty: School of Engineering  |  Department: School of Engineering  |  Duration: Full-time 2-4 years; part-time 3-8 years  |  Intake: October, January and April (self-funded application deadlines 1 June, 1 November and 1 February respectively)  |  Study mode: Full-time; part-time; starts October, January and April  |  Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students complete 60 taught module credits (included in the tuition fee) alongside the research. Progress is assessed through a Stage 1 progression examination (written report and viva) and later progress reviews, and the final assessment is a thesis of about 40,000 words for engineering, creative practice and science subjects or up to 80,000 words for other areas, followed by a viva.

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