Postgraduate research degrees
The department prides itself on its high level of research activity and we have a thriving community of research students, who benefit from the considerable experience of our staff. Students studying for a postgraduate research degree in Materials work on projects of real-world significance, many of which feed into improvements in life for everyone.
There are outstanding opportunities for study leading to the research degrees of MPhil, PhD and EngD.
- MPhil – An MPhil degree usually requires two years of full-time study and is examined by the submission of a thesis.
- PhD – A PhD degree usually requires three years of full-time study. Initial registration is usually for an MPhil degree thus giving the option of either completing an MPhil after two years or transferring to a PhD if progress is satisfactory. The PhD is examined by submission of a thesis.
- EngD – The Engineering Doctorate (EngD) is a four year programme and is a different route to a postgraduate research qualification, with about 3 years spent conducting research in industry.
In addition to the full-time options above, prospective students who would like to undertake research study on a part-time basis e.g. those already working in industry are also very welcome to apply.
Our academic staff are very pleased to help prospective students develop their research proposals as part of their application process. We are also very happy for prospective research students to visit the Department to see the facilities and to meet academic staff and research students. Why not take advantage of one of the University Open Days?