Engineering

Postgraduate research degrees

University of the West of England

Not stated

Location
Bristol, United Kingdom
Funding
studentships; £300 million
Application deadline
See university guidance

About the project

Develop ideas and push boundaries with our leading researchers.

Why study at UWE Bristol?

Join our community of bold, original world-class thinkers breaking boundaries, making a real impact on people’s lives and solving real-world problems.

Build knowledge and networks with our collaborative research culture and close connections with businesses and communities. Deepen your research skills with dedicated supervision and training. Make the most of access to our £300 million modern facilities.

Funded studentships

Browse current studentship opportunities offered by UWE Bristol.

Postgraduate research funding

Find financial support for your research, including studentships, Doctoral Loans, University funding sources and learn more about self-funded research.

How to apply

Each postgraduate research degree application process varies according to your choice of study. You’ll find everything you need to know about applying, including who to contact to discuss your proposal, entry requirements and course structure on our course pages or funded studentships .

Types of postgraduate research degrees

We offer four different types of postgraduate research degrees at UWE Bristol – PhD, MPhil, DPhil and Prof Doc.

Supporting you

Our dedicated supervision team are here to provide expert help along the way. Explore the support on offer at our Doctoral Academy Hub.

Research fees

See tuition fees for each type of postgraduate research degree.

Self-funded research

Develop your own research project at UWE Bristol.

Current postgraduate research students

Useful information and guidance for current postgraduate research students and supervisors.

Postgraduate study

Start your postgraduate journey today, whether you're looking to accelerate your career, change direction or become a specialist in your field.

Contact the Doctoral Academy

Ways to contact the Doctoral Academy, from postgraduate research support to submitting your thesis.

Research

Our active, collaborative research community of bold, original thinkers break boundaries, immerse themselves in the now and open the way to new futures.

Research areas

EngineeringBusiness and ManagementBusiness and managementComputer ScienceComputer scienceHealth SciencesengineeringManagement

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PhD Engineering

University studentships

Royal Holloway, University of London

We'll help you boost your employability with one-to-one support, interview practice, employer events and more.

Location
Egham, United Kingdom
Deadline
See university guidance
Funding
studentship; full
PhD Engineering

Thesis submission and examination

University of Reading

When you are ready to submit your thesis, please send it to us by email, either as a single pdf attachment or by providing a link to your…

Location
Reading, United Kingdom
Deadline
See university guidance
Funding
See university guidance
PhD Engineering

Research fees and funding

Glasgow Caledonian University

The following tuition fees apply to research studies due to commence during the academic year 2026-2027.

Location
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Deadline
See university guidance
Funding
scholarship; full