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Our world-leading research helps to find solutions to the world’s most complex problems. Join us and you can too.
Project Overview
We are a top tier, research-led university and are committed to making a substantial impact on the global challenges facing society. Our postgraduate researchers have opportunities to work at the heart of active research teams, challenging boundaries and making real advances.
Staff research interests in Engineering include:
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Graphene and advanced materials
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High-resolution drop-on-demand printing technology
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Multiscale fluid mechanics and heat transfer
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Optical fibre sensors and biosensors
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Optimisation driven design and computational mechanics
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Electrical machines and power electronics
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Solar energy and photovoltaics
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Intelligent energy buildings
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Energy Storage
Working closely with an academic supervisor gives you the support to carry out your own independent research and make your own mark. We have a wealth of remarkable academics, but how do you know which team will be right for you?
We suggest you look at the School's website, check out some academics and read up on some of their publications. In your application you will need to nominate a primary supervisor. You should make contact with the potential supervisor to discuss any projects that are offered, and formulate an outline research proposal with the primary supervisor that needs to be included in your application.
Find out more on the Engineering web pages.
There are three research degrees available:
- PhD
- PhD by Publication
- Master's by Research
Full- and part-time options are available.
Read more about each of these on our information pages.
The minimum academic requirement for entry to a doctoral degree is a UK upper second class undergraduate honours degree and a Master's degree, or equivalent.
The minimum academic requirement for Master's by Research is a UK lower second class undergraduate honours degree, or equivalent. Details of the PhD by Publication, including entry requirements, can be found on our information pages.
If English is not your first language or you are from a country that is not on the UKVI list of English speaking countries , you may be required to provide evidence of your proficiency in the English language. Further information on English language requirements can be found on our information pages.
The School of Engineering accepts research students to start on 1 October, 1 February and 1 June.
Deadlines for application are listed on our information pages, where you will also find details of fees and funding.