Admissions Tutor: Dr Antonis Zervos
Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 2459
Email: A.Zervos@soton.ac.uk
www.soton.ac.uk/engineering/postgraduate/research_degrees.page
You will develop a detailed understanding of applicable techniques for research and advanced academic enquiry on this programme, while acquiring a substantial body of knowledge related to your academic discipline. You will develop a broad range of transferable skills, including the ability to conceptualise, design and implement a project, time-management skills, presentation skills and independent thinking. You will also be encouraged to write research publications and present the results of your work at internal research seminars and national and international conferences.
Key facts
Entry requirements: Upper second-class honours degree or equivalent in engineering/physical sciences
Duration: Up to 3 years (full-time); up to 6 years (part-time)
Assessment: Submission of first report after 9 months; MPhil to PhD transfer report after 18 months; final PhD thesis after 36 months; viva voce at each stage
Start date: Throughout the year
Intake: 25–30
Applying: University application form with transcripts, and two academic references, interview
Closing date: None
Funding: Limited number of research council or School funding opportunities
Fees: See programme fees page
Careers: Academia; civil engineering, conservation; construction and infrastructure industry; environmental organisations and authorities; government agencies; petroleum industry; planning; renewable energy
Find out more: www.soton.ac.uk/engineering/postgraduate/research_degrees.page