Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before Nov 2026, National *This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before Feb 2027, National *This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before Jan 2027, International *This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
- Apply before Jun 2027, National *This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before Jun 2027, International *This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
Language
English
PTE Academic: 66
IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Huddersfield, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Chemical Engineering
Overview
The Chemical Engineering PhD programme is offered at the the University of Huddersfield.
Key Facts:
- Completing a PhD can give you a great sense of personal achievement and help you develop a high level of transferable skills which will be useful in your subsequent career, as well as contributing to the development of knowledge in your chosen field.
- Our research degrees are available as full-time, part-time and some are offered distance learning.
- You are expected to work to an approved programme of work including appropriate programmes of postgraduate study (which may be drawn from parts of existing postgraduate courses, final year degree programmes, conferences, seminars, masterclasses, guided reading or a combination of study methods).
- This programme of research culminates in the production of a large-scale piece of written work in the form of a research thesis that should not normally exceed 80,000 words.
- You will be appointed a main supervisor who will normally be part of a supervisory team, comprising of up to three members to advise and support you on your project.
Visit the programme website for more information
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Arabinoxylan extraction and characterisation
- Biodegradable textile synthesis
- Dynamic Life-Cycle Assessment of Process Industries
- Exploration of marine yeast in biofuel and biochemical synthesis
- Modelling of particle deposition on the pipe walls in crude oil transportation
- Optimization of CCU Value Chains
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
PTE Academic: 66
IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
The normal level of attainment required for entry is:
- a Master's degree from a UK University or equivalent, normally with a classification of merit or distinction, in a discipline appropriate to the proposed programme to be followed, or
- an upper second class honours degree (2:1) from a UK university in a discipline appropriate to that of the proposed programme to be followed, or
- appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level, which has resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment.
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.5 overall with no element lower than 6.0, or equivalent. Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our Where are you from information pages.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International: 35,330 AUD / year (≈ 18,700 GBP / year)
Domestic: 9,541 AUD / year (≈ 5,050 GBP / year)
Additional Details
Part-time:
- National: £2,525
- International: £8,500
Living costs
Huddersfield, United Kingdom: 1,134-1,889 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.