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  • Qualification

    MPhil - Master of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Birmingham

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    12-DEC-26

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

What makes a Civil Engineering PhD at Birmingham different? Become part of a strong and supportive multidisciplinary research team, building on your academic, engineering and mathematical background from your undergraduate studies. We will train and educate you to become an expert in your chosen field, with guidance from a world-leading supervisor. You'll engage with large research groups, such as structures, geo techniques, hydraulics and wind engineering, resilience and sustainability all conducting frontline research with significant impact. You'll fully embed in these groups and develop relationships across the School of Engineering. Your progress will be monitored, and you'll have access to the broader School of Engineering, including Mechanical and Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering, ensuring a rich research environment. Benefit from the School of Engineering's ambitious research programs, led by internationally renowned experts in key areas Develop soft skills in areas including software, hardware experimental equipment, presenting, problem solving and more Take advantage of international travel to global conferences Participate in our annual Postgraduate Symposium conference, connecting with research students across the School of Engineering Attend global conferences and present your work on an international stage

Tuition fees

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£ 29,310per year

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University information

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

  • University League Table

    12th

  • Campus address

    University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom, B15 2TT, United Kingdom

The University of Birmingham is a founding member of the elite Russell Group of UK universities and is known all around the world for its pioneering research.
Based in the second largest city in the UK, Birmingham offers an outstanding international student experience.
The university has a vibrant international student community and is home to over 10,000 international students from approximately 150 countries.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    9th out of 59 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    152 72%

    16th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    96.0 96%

    2nd

    7
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.97 74%

    52nd

    20

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