PhD Civil and Environmental Engineering
Course overview
The PhD Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Surrey is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and expertise to become a leader capable of addressing the complex challenges facing the built and natural environments.
Students in this PhD will work in a research group within the School of Engineering. They will work to create smart and clean urban areas, dealing with issues like limited space and old buildings. Research can be about anything covered by the University's four research centres or the wider research interests of the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences.
Students will be given two supervisors who will help them during the PhD. They will meet with the student at least once every month. These supervisors are responsible for the student’s progress, job development, and personal welfare. They can also help the student prepare their work to be published and for research presentations.
As a research student, you can attend regular research seminars. This is a great place to learn about what other researchers are doing and to practice giving presentations. Students are encouraged to talk with all research staff throughout their programme. The final result is based on a written thesis and an oral examination (viva examination) with two examiners.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements:
- To be eligible for this course, you need to have a first-class degree or an upper second-class degree (2:1) in a related course.
English Proficiency:
- If you are an international student, you must prove that your English is strong. You need an IELTS overall score of 6.5. Importantly, you cannot score lower than 6.0 in any single section of the IELTS test.
Scholarships
Discounts for Surrey Graduates
As graduate of Surrey you may be eligible for a 20 per cent discount on our taught masters programme fees.
Up to 20% of feesEarly Payment Discount
The discount is awarded as a £2,000 fee waiver for eligible students in the first year of their studies.
Up to £2,000ICAEW Foundation Bursary
The ICAEW Foundation Bursary will be given as a one-off payment of £5,000 for one year of postgraduate study.
Up to £5,000International Alumni Discount for Medicine (Graduate Entry) BMBS
The discount of 20% only applies to the first year of the Medicine (Graduate Entry) BMBS programme.
Up to 20% of feesInternational Excellence Award (Postgraduate)
This prestigious £5,000 award recognises academic excellence and is awarded to selected students starting a masters degree at Surrey.
Up to £5,000International Excellence Award (Undergraduate)
The scholarship is awarded as a £5,000 fee waiver.
Up to £5,000ISTAT Foundation Scholarship Program
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Surrey MBA AI Pathfinders Scholarship
This is a partial scholarship that covers 10–50% of tuition fees, depending on the applicant’s profile and interview performance.
Surrey MBA Eastern Europe Bridge Scholarship
This is a partial scholarship that covers 10–50% of tuition fees, depending on the applicant’s profile and interview performance.
Surrey MBA Employer Partnership Scholarship
This scholarship allows the Surrey MBA to match employer contributions towards the tuition fee up to 40%.
Surrey MBA Enterprise Trailblazer Scholarship
This is a partial scholarship that covers 10–50% of tuition fees, depending on the applicant’s profile and interview performance.
Surrey MBA Service Stewardship Scholarship
This is a partial scholarship that covers 10–50% of tuition fees, depending on the applicant’s profile and interview performance.
Surrey MBA Women in Leadership
This is a partial scholarship that covers 10 – 50% of the tuition fee.
The Professor GQ Max Lu Global Scholarship
The total value of the award is £30,000 (£10,000 x 3 years).
Up to £30,000
Career opportunities
Graduates with a PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Surrey can pursue various careers in roles such as the following:
- Structural Engineer
- Geotechnical Engineer
- Transportation Engineer
- Environmental Engineer
- University Lecturer/Professor
Cost of study
To study this course, you will need to pay a yearly tuition fee of £27,200. Please note that this fee is subject to an annual review.
Admission
Applications for this course are made on the university's online application platform. You can also reach out to our counsellors at AHZ to guide you on this process.
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