PhD Engineering at University of West London

Programme overview

If you are interested in researching sound engineering or electrical and electronic engineering, our PhD in Engineering offers you the opportunity to solve real-life challenges based on current research practices. Our academics have extensive professional experience across engineering topics and are at hand to support you. Your topic could fall into any of the wider engineering subject areas, including: As part of your application, please state whether you are applying for an online PhD.

Duration: 4 years full-time online; 4 years full-time; 6 years part-time online; 6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time (part-time available; online/distance option) | Intake: September 2027, February 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

With academic staff with extensive professional experience within a vast array of scientific disciplines, we provide a stimulating and supportive environment for your PhD in Engineering where you will benefit from: support by a supervisor and second supervisor suited to your project. Our online PhD in Engineering allows you to undertake a postgraduate research degree from a location that fits with your lifestyle and commitments. As part of your application, please state that you are applying for an online PhD.

Career pathways

A PhD degree in Engineering – the highest academic qualification, based on the advanced study and independent research – opens up an array of career opportunities both in academia and within the engineering industries. Many students go on to pursue an academic career, following the PhD with postdoctoral study, then a fellowship or lectureship. Job roles include: mechanical engineer; manufacturing engineer; materials engineer; electrical engineer; chemical (process) engineer; biomedical engineer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The minimum entry requirements for a research degree are: a good first degree (First Class or Upper Second Class), or equivalent qualification in a relevant field. a Masters degree (MA, MSc, MBA or MRes) with Merit, or equivalent postgraduate or research experience. We look for individuals with: dedication to undertaking rigorous and meaningful research. enthusiasm for contributing to academic and creative practice. a genuine passion for their chosen subject area. Applicants should also submit a well-considered and persuasive research proposal, clearly outlining their aims, context and potential contribution to the field. IELTS 6.5 overall or above. a Masters Degree (MA, MSc, MBA or MRes) with Merit, or equivalent postgraduate or research experience. Competence in written and spoken English is a pre-requisite for entrance to this programme. An IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 6.5 (with no element under 6.0).

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,400 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Online delivery - full-time (4 years, September 2027); Online delivery - full-time (4 years, February 2027). Source

International applicants: GBP 14,000 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Online delivery - full-time (4 years, September 2027); Online delivery - full-time (4 years, February 2027). Source

Intake: September 2027, February 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time online; 4 years full-time; 6 years part-time online; 6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/research/research-degrees/applying-phd

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