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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Civil Engineering

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£29,900Per Year (Intl)
£32,400Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Manchester, the PhD Civil Engineering provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in computing and information technology. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Research in mechanical, aerospace and civil engineering covers six broad research themes ; aerospace engineering, innovative manufacturing, modelling and simulation, nuclear engineering, resilient systems, and structures in extreme environments. 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 s... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 91% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Structural Analysis and Design
Computational Modelling and Simulation
Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Mechanics
Fluid Dynamics and Hydraulic Systems
Research Methodology in Engineering
Dynamics of Structures and Vibration
Materials Characterisation and Behaviour
Resilient Infrastructure and Extreme Environments
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic70

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£29,900

per year

Total Course Cost (36 months)£89,700

Home Student Fee

£32,400

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working
6%Studying
8%Work & Study
80%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH10-01-07 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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