growth is expected to be rapid, in the region of 5 to 10% each year. With the already encroaching effects of climate change, composite materials and structures have an important role to play in contributing to reductions in CO2 emissions and the growing need for a more sustainable future.
The Advanced Composites PhD programme from University of Bristol promotes the development of a radical and innovative mindset that is necessary to make composite materials and structures one of the key enablers in a sustainable future. Visit the programme website for more information
Career opportunities
Students follow a structured professional development programme that prepares students for a career in academia and industrially based research. Recent graduates from the programme have gone on to careers within aerospace, automotive, civil engineering, engineering consultancy, and wind energy sectors. Some have also taken up academic and research positions in UK and international universities, such as MIT.
Programme Structure
Modules include:
- Composite Materials for Sustainability
- Composites Design, Manufacture and Product Development
- Mechanics of Lightweight and Composite Structures
- Strategic Business Management for Engineers
- Technology Transfer in Practice
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 88
- PTE Academic: 67
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants must hold/achieve a minimum 2:1 MEng or merit at master's level or equivalent in engineering, physics or chemistry.
- Applicants without a master's qualification may be considered on an exceptional basis, provided they hold a first class undergraduate degree. Please note, acceptance will also depend on evidence of readiness to pursue a research degree.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
- International: 52,015 AUD / year (≈ 27,500 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 9,658 AUD / year (≈ 5,106 GBP / year)
Additional Details
Home: part-time: £2,553 per year
Living costs
Bristol, United Kingdom: 1,419-2,383 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
