Civil Engineering  -Doctor of Philosophy

    Civil Engineering -Doctor of Philosophy

    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 26,656 / Year
    Next IntakeJuly 1, 2026

    Civil Engineering -Doctor of Philosophy

    About

    The School of Science & Technology offers research degrees in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering and Structural Engineering.

    Whichever route you choose, you will conduct in-depth research alongside world-leading experts in Civil Engineering within one of four research groups:

    Civil Engineering Structures focuses on developing integrated solutions for sustainable and resilient structures under adverse operational and extreme loading conditions.

    Fluid-Structure Interaction addresses the challenges associated with marine engineering, offshore wind energy, high buildings and biomechanics.

    Multi-scale Geotechnical Engineering links micro-mechanics to the macro-response.

    Temporary Works and Construction Method Engineering addresses industry challenges associated with construction processes.

    Access world-leading facilities including extensive structural laboratories, our recently refurbished geotechnical centrifuge, as well as unique, world-leading computer codes, such as QALE-FEM and qaleFOAM.

    Conduct original research under the supervision of leading experts in one of our dedicated research groups. Access world-leading facilities for heavy structures and geotechnical centrifuge testing.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    A good honours degree (normally no less than an upper second class honours degree from a UK University or an equivalent qualification) in an appropriate subject. Some subjects also require an appropriate Masters qualification.

    English requirements

    Prospective students whose mother tongue is not English must meet any one or a combination of the following:

    • An overall score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each of the four components in IELTS.
    • The award of a Master degree which was taught in English

    The UK Border Agency requires us to confirm that you are at level B2 or above in all components of English before issuing Visa Documents.

    For more information see our English language proficiency requirements at City.

    Visa requirements

    If you are not from the European Economic Area / Switzerland and you are coming to study in the UK, you may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study.

    The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

    Some applicants may require an ATAS (Academic Technology Approval Scheme) certificate before joining a course. ATAS is a certificate issued by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), which gives you security clearance to study certain postgraduate programmes at City, University of London.

    Non-EEA students who choose to study certain subjects at MSc or MEng or PhD level in the UK have to apply for and receive clearance under the ATAS scheme regardless of if they are required to apply for a Student visa or not.

    For more information see Applying for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    26,656 / year

    Civil Engineering -Doctor of Philosophy

    City, University of London

    City, University of London

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, London