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Doctoral courses in civil engineering are offered either as specific programmes or as a specialism on general engineering courses. A PhD in civil engineering allows you to research in detail a particular issue affecting the discipline; the topics on offer are determined by the academic staff available to guide your research project. Your study will involve extensive research and result in thesis which demonstrates considerable independent thought and your aim is to make an original contribution to the field. You can pursue a career in research or as an industry specialist.