PhD - Engineering and Physical Sciences: Fees & Entry Requirements at Aston University, Birmingham, UK

PhD - Engineering and Physical Sciences

UK

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What will I learn?

Aston's School of Engineering and Applied Science offers an exciting environment for advanced research and training. The School of Engineering and Applied Science focuses on research that is significant to the current and future needs of our society. This is your chance to contribute to this course and help improve communities. Our research is recognised internationally: over half our research funding comes from international sources. We also receive support from UK Government, research councils and charities. Our research projects tackle strategic priorities such as energy, information and communication technologies (ICT), and healthcare technologies. All our staff are engaged in research and with an unusually large proportion of them operating research projects linked to industry. Studying a research degree with us means you will be a member of the School Student Research Society, enjoying a range of events (seminars by external distinguish speakers, annual poster competition, inter-school collaboration, social gathering and outing) organised by the society to enrich your academic and social life experience.

Which department am I in?

Aston Business School

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£20,160.00 (21,96,557) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

October 2027

Venue

Aston University

Aston Street,

Birmingham,

B4 7ET, Central England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£20,160.00 (21,96,557) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

15/09/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Aston University

Aston Street,

Birmingham,

B4 7ET, Central England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants should have been awarded, or expect to achieve, a Masters degree in a relevant subject with a 60% or higher weighted average, and/or a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree (or an equivalent qualification from an overseas institution).

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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