PhD Studentship Assessment Criteria
School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering
Qualifications and experience
| Criteria | How this will be assessed |
|---|---|
| Relevant undergraduate and/or postgraduate degree at the required grades | Degree certificates and transcripts |
| Relevant skills, aptitude, and experience | CV, studentship application form (SAF), interview |
| Relevant research publications | CV, publications, interview |
Strength of research proposal
| Criteria | How this will be assessed |
|---|---|
| Understands the nature of a UK PhD | Research proposal, SAF, interview |
| Understands the key literature in the proposed research area | Research proposal, interview |
| Demonstrates knowledge of the proposed research area | Research proposal, SAF, interview |
| Understands how the project will contribute to knowledge (novelty) | Research proposal, interview |
| Understands how the project will have impact | Research proposal, interview |
Potential to perform well in PhD study
| Criteria | How this will be assessed |
|---|---|
| Clear motivation to undertake PhD study | SAF, interview |
| Keen interest in the specific project applied for | SAF, interview |
| Candidate performed well in the interview | Interview |