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Qualification
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
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Location
Aston University
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-OCT-25
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Duration
3 years
Course summary
The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences focuses on research that is significant to the current and future needs of our society. This is your chance to contribute to this course and help improve communities.
Our research is recognised internationally: over half our research funding comes from international sources. We also receive support from UK Government, research councils and charities. Our research projects tackle strategic priorities such as energy, information and communication technologies (ICT), and healthcare technologies. All our staff are engaged in research and with an unusually large proportion of them operating research projects linked to industry.
School research areas
If you want to pursue a rewarding postgraduate research degree leading to a PhD qualification that matches not only your interests but prepares you with high level knowledge and skills in one of the fields below then Aston is the right choice.
Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies (AIPT)
Aston Institute of Materials Research (AIMR)
Aston Logistics and Systems Institute (ALSI)
Energy and Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI)
Systems Analytics Research Institute (SARI)
Aston Institute for Urban Technology and the Environment (ASTUTE)
In addition, the College has a number of multidisciplinary Research Groups, drawing together skills from across the school:
Aston STEM Education Centre (ASEC)
Adaptive Communications Networks Research Group
Computer Science
Engineering Education Research Group
Power Electronics, Machines and Power System (PEMPS) Group
Sustainable Environment Research Group
Tuition fees
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£ 18,400per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
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University League Table
39th
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Campus address
Aston University, Aston Triangle, Birmingham, Birmingham, B4 7ET, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
15th out of 28 7
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Entry standards
/ Max 228109 48%25th
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Graduate prospects
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.30 83%2nd
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