Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 48 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2026. Apply anytime.
- Starting February 2027. Apply anytime.
Language
English
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 86
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
General Engineering & Technology
Overview
The Engineering course from the University of West London provides a stimulating and supportive environment for your PhD in Engineering where you will benefit from:
- peer feedback and discussion
- a series of masterclasses and lectures from industry figures
- support by a supervisor and second supervisor suited to your project.
Career opportunities:
A PhD degree in Engineering – the highest academic qualification, based on the advanced study and independent research – opens up an array of career opportunities both in academia and within the engineering industries. Visit the programme website for more information
Many students go on to pursue an academic career, following the PhD with postdoctoral study, then a fellowship or lectureship.
During your PhD, you will also be learning transferable core skills that apply to jobs both in and out of academia, including:
- written and oral communication
- research and information management
- public speaking
- project management
- leadership
- critical thinking
- collaboration
- analysis and problem-solving
- conflict resolution
- negotiation.
By the end of your research degree, you will be able to articulately apply these skills to enhance your career path.
Job roles
- mechanical engineer
- manufacturing engineer
- materials engineer
- electrical engineer
- chemical (process) engineer
- biomedical engineer.
Graduate employers
- engineering systems design consultancies
- non-destructive testing laboratories
- robotics industry
- technical sales
- consultancy.
Programme Structure
To enable you to enhance your professional profile, we support you throughout your research degree by:
- providing research seminars
- organising doctoral events and activities
- facilitating networking and collaboration opportunities
- encouraging and supporting publication and dissemination of your research
- offering opportunities to gain teaching expertise and experience.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 86
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
The minimum entry requirements for a research degree are:
- a good first degree (First Class or Upper Second Class), or equivalent qualification in a relevant field
- a Masters Degree (MA, MSc, MBA or MRes) with Merit, or equivalent postgraduate or research experience.
- Competence in written and spoken English is a pre-requisite for entrance to this programme. An IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 6.5 (with no element under 6.0).
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 30,476 AUD / year (≈ 16,000 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 9,333 AUD / year (≈ 4,900 GBP / year)
Additional Details
Part-time: National - £2,450 (September); International - £8,000 (September)
Living costs
London, United Kingdom: 2,166-4,109 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Engineering.
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
Available Scholarships
- The AMO Scholarship – 5000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based, University of West London
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program – Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026, U.S. government
- ServiceScape Scholarship – 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026, ServiceScape
- ACES Scholarships – 3500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026, ACES Education Fund
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility – Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
- Martingale Scholarship – Various benefits, Deadline: 19 Oct 2026, Martingale Foundation
- Scholarships for PhD Students – 19000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified, Junhua Li
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship – Various benefits, Deadline: 28 Feb 2027, Boustany Foundation
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship – 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026, IvyPanda
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship – 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027, Voice Talent Online
- Women Scholarship for International Students – 5000 USD, Deadline: 28 Aug 2026, educations.com
- The PhD Prep Fellowship – 10000 USD, Deadline: 01 Sep 2026, Admit Lab
- Dream Chaser Scholarship – 1000 USD, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027, Salvado Law
- Scholarship for students with disabilities – 3000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Anonymous Hope Fund
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids – 22500 GBP, Deadline: Not specified, UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship – 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified, IELTS from 6 to 9
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – 12000 USD, Deadline: 11 Jan 2027, The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme