Key information
Duration
- Full-time — 36 months — 3-4 years
- Part-time — 84 months — part-time option only available for UK students
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
It is common for PhD students to begin in the October following their application, fitting to normal academic term calendars.
Language
English
English requirements
Duolingo English Test: 135
TOEFL iBT: 85
PTE Academic: 76
IELTS: 7
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Brighton, United Kingdom
Disciplines
General Engineering & Technology
Overview
The Engineering course from the University of Brighton you investigate and optimise complex thermofluid processes and develop laser-based measurement techniques, fundamental modelling and computational simulation and conduct engineering research across a range of areas including aeronautical, aerospace, electrical and manufacturing.
Together with the numerous industrial partners, we continually invest in facilities, equipment and our researchers to help us build new capabilities, refine our modelling and simulation methods and exploit fully our joint expertise.
Key facts:
As an Engineering PhD student at University of Brighton, you will benefit from:
- a supervisory team comprising two and sometimes three members of academic staff. Depending on your research specialism you may also have an additional supervisor from another school, another research institution, or an external partner from government or industry.
- desk space and access to a desktop PC, either in one of the postgraduate offices on the 6th floor of the award-winning Cockcroft Building, or within the adjacent Huxley Building.
- access to a range of electronic resources via the University’s Online Library, as well as to the physical book and journal collections housed within the Aldrich Library and other campus libraries.
- various state-of-the-art research facilities on the Moulsecoomb site.
Visit the programme website for more information
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Thermal propulsion systems - Significant improvements in the efficiency of thermal propulsion systems (e.g. engines), leading to more radical and disruptive approaches to conversion of heat into useful work.
- Thermofluid processes - Exploration and characterisation of complex thermofluid processes, including fluid dynamics, mass and heat transfer. We use a unique combination of both simulation and experimental work to better understand the physics of flows, droplets and sprays, to allow faster and more robust optimisation and validation of new and improved products.
- Heat management and energy storage
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
Duolingo English Test: 135
TOEFL iBT: 85
PTE Academic: 76
IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- a recognised Masters degree with a significant research component, for example MPhil from another university, or similar qualification which is regarded by the University of Brighton as being equivalent and relevant
- or substantial appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level which resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment. An application made by someone with this experience will be considered on its merits and will normally require independent academic references
- or, unless a school exercises their right to specify more stringent entry requirements, we may consider a first or upper second honours degree or other qualification which is regarded by the University of Brighton as being equivalent and relevant
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International: 32,343 AUD / year (≈ 16,980 GBP / year)
Domestic: 9,977 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Additional Details
£2,619 - UK Part-time fees
Living costs
Brighton, United Kingdom
1,552-2,634 AUD / month
Funding
Available Scholarships
- Commonwealth International Scholarships - University of Brighton - Grant Various benefits - Deadline Not specified
- Alumni postgraduate scholarships - University of Brighton - Grant Various benefits - Deadline Anytime
- Alumni Postgraduate Scholarships - University of Brighton - Merit-based - Grant Various benefits - Deadline Anytime
- Vice-Chancellor scholarships - University of Brighton - Grant 2000 GBP - Deadline Not specified
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program - U.S. government - Grant Various benefits - Deadline 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship - ServiceScape - Grant 1000 USD - Deadline 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships - ACES Education Fund - Grant 3500 USD - Deadline 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility - OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation - Merit-based - Grant Various benefits - Deadline Not specified
- Martingale Scholarship - Martingale Foundation - Need-based - Grant Various benefits - Deadline 19 Oct 2026
- Scholarships for PhD Students - Junhua Li - Merit-based - Grant 19000 GBP - Deadline Not specified
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship - Boustany Foundation - Merit-based - Grant Various benefits - Deadline 28 Feb 2027
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship - IvyPanda - Merit-based - Grant 1000 USD - Deadline 31 Oct 2026
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship - Voice Talent Online - Grant 1000 USD - Deadline 01 Mar 2027
- Women Scholarship for International Students - educations.com - Merit-based - Grant 5000 USD - Deadline 28 Aug 2026
- The PhD Prep Fellowship - Admit Lab - Merit-based - Grant 10000 USD - Deadline 01 Sep 2026
- Dream Chaser Scholarship - Salvado Law - Merit-based - Grant 1000 USD - Deadline 13 Jan 2027
- Scholarship for students with disabilities - Anonymous Hope Fund - Need-based - Grant 3000 USD - Deadline 31 Dec 2026
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids - UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) - Grant 22500 GBP - Deadline Not specified
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship - IELTS from 6 to 9 - Grant 1500 USD - Deadline Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - Grant 12000 USD - Deadline 11 Jan 2027
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