Civil Engineering PhD

Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom

Course overview

The research centre will address the topical grand challenges in the civil engineering field, building on existing and developing new international collaborations. Financial support to meet these challenges will be acquired through both internal University initiatives (for enhanced infrastructure and facilities) and external funding from government grants, charities and direct industrial support. Research will address the grand challenges of energy, carbon, clean water, infrastructure; exploring extremes and defining new limits.

Key research areas include: Marine renewable energy Groundwater and environmental systems Geotechnics Intelligent infrastructure and high-performance structures Energy-efficient materials Mode of study/duration Registration is on a full-time or part-time basis, under the direction of a supervisory team appointed by the University. You will be expected to submit your thesis at the end of three years of full-time registration for PhD, or two years for MPhil (or part-time equivalent).

Key highlights

Research tackles grand challenges in energy, carbon, clean water and infrastructure
Specialisms include marine renewable energy and groundwater and environmental systems
Research areas cover geotechnics and energy-efficient materials
Focus on intelligent infrastructure and high-performance structures
Builds on existing and new international research collaborations
Research guided by a supervisory team appointed by the University

Entry requirements

IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS* score of 6.5, with not less than 5.5 in any component, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University is require

Scholarships

International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship
Year one award of between £2000 and £5000.
Up to £2,000
The Burdett Trust MSc Nursing Scholarships
For Home Students: Tuition fees £7,665 Stipend £10,250. For International Students: Tuition fees £24,295 Stipend £17,000
Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Postgraduate Taught
Value: 50% of tuition fees paid for up to a maximum of two years.
Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

Civil engineering researcher
Academic lecturer in civil engineering
Chartered civil engineer
Geotechnical engineer
Structural engineer
Renewable energy engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £5,238 | International: £28,000

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Queen's University Belfast, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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