Our postgraduate research programmes in Civil Engineering offer the opportunity to study in a multi-disciplinary team alongside leading academics in the field. Drawing on our expertise in structural engineering, geotechnical and geo-environmental engineering, hydraulic and fluid dynamics, material behaviour, computational modelling and dynamics of structures, we deliver world leading and industry relevant research and solutions. Your research will be supported by state-of-the-art computational and experimental facilities. We have strong links with industry and excellent employability in a diverse sector of civil engineering. The Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is awarded by the University in recognition of the successful completion of a course of supervised research, the results of which show evidence of originality and independent critical judgement and constitute an addition to knowledge.
Which department am I in?
Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering
Study options
Full Time
(3 Years)
Tuition fees
£29,900.00 (US$ 38,614)
per year
International, including EU, students (per annum): Band A - £29,900; Band B - £32,400; Band C - £37,900, Band D - £45,900; Band E £60,800; and discussed this with a supervisor.
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved
Start date
September 2027
Venue
Main Campus
Oxford Road,
Manchester,
Greater Manchester,
M13 9PL, Northern England, United Kingdom
Entry requirements
For international students
Students need to have minimum academic entry requirements for a Doctorate programme are either: a First class UK Honours degree in a discipline directly relevant to the PhD; an undergraduate degree at 2:1 or above and Masters award at Merit level in a discipline directly relevant to the PhD, or equivalent international qualifications. All applicants will need to demonstrate competency in English language
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.