Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting October 2026 - Application deadline not specified.
- Starting January 2027 - Application deadline not specified.
- Starting April 2027 - Application deadline not specified.
Language
English
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 90 (or new TOEFL iBT 1-6 score: 5)
- PTE Academic: 59
- IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Urban Planning
Overview
The Resource Efficient Future Cities delivered at Brunel University of London has current strengths in two streams of research:
- energy use efficiency focuses on end-use energy demand by buildings and urban areas and its interactions with users
- sustainable environmental development of buildings focuses on the theme of materials and construction methods.
Key facts
We have substantial expertise in energy efficiency in buildings including natural ventilation and low energy cooling technologies, optimum integration of renewable and passive systems with active mechanical systems, the energy demand of urban buildings and mitigation/adaptation strategies, the use of natural, recyclable and smart materials in building construction and holistic approaches to sustainable development and infrastructure management. Investigations are carried out through a combination of field measurements and laboratory experimentation with the use of in-house and commercial software.
Find out about the exciting research we do: browse profiles of our experts, discover the research groups and their inspirational research activities you too could be part of. We’ve also made available extensive reading materials published by our academics and PhD students.
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Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- 3D printing of scaffolds for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine
- A systems approach to plastic waste valorisation
- Additive manufacturing and sustainability
- Ambient Vibration-Based Calibration of Finite Element Models of Bridges
- Analysis of the effect of Natural Flood Management measures in water levels
Check out the full curriculum: Visit programme website
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 90 (or new TOEFL iBT 1-6 score: 5)
- PTE Academic: 59
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- The general University entrance requirement for registration for a research degree is normally a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree (1st or 2:1).
- Should you wish to take a pre-sessional English course to improve your English prior to starting your degree course, you must sit the test at an approved SELT provider for the same reason. We offer our own BrunELT English test and have pre-sessional English language courses for students who do not meet requirements or who wish to improve their English.
Make sure you meet all requirements: Visit programme website
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 47,228 AUD/year (approx. 24,795 GBP/year)
- Domestic: 9,977 AUD/year (approx. 5,238 GBP/year)
Additional Details
- Tuition for international: £12,395 part-time
- Tuition for UK: £2,619 part-time
Living costs
London, United Kingdom: 2,166-4,109 AUD/month
Funding
Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- Banco de Mexico FIDERH Scholarship (Provided by university, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified)
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program (Independent provider, Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026)
- ServiceScape Scholarship (Independent provider, 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026)
- ACES Scholarships (Independent provider, 3500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026)
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility (Independent provider, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified)
- Scholarships for PhD Students (Independent provider, 19000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified)
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship (Independent provider, Various benefits, Deadline: 28 Feb 2027)
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship (Independent provider, 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026)
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship (Independent provider, 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027)
- Women Scholarship for International Students (Independent provider, 5000 USD, Deadline: 28 Aug 2026)
- The PhD Prep Fellowship (Independent provider, 10000 USD, Deadline: 01 Sep 2026)
- Dream Chaser Scholarship (Independent provider, 1000 USD, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027)
- Scholarship for students with disabilities (Independent provider, 3000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026)
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids (Independent provider, 22500 GBP, Deadline: Not specified)
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship (Independent provider, 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified)
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme (Independent provider, 12000 USD, Deadline: 11 Jan 2027)