The College of Science and Engineering has a reputation for research of international quality. The College is home to several specialist multi-disciplinary, inter-disciplinary, and intra-disciplinary research centres. In every one of our constituent Departments you will find research teams of absolutely the highest calibre - teams whose reputation is truly international.

We are delighted to offer more than fifty fully- and partially-funded PhD studentships as we seek the next generation of world-class researchers.

Studentships are available across each of our constituent Departments - please use the links below to find more advice on current opportunities in your discipline:

• Department of Chemistry
• Department of Computer Science
• Department of Engineering
• Department of Geography
• Department of Geology
• Department of Mathematics
• Department of Physics and Astronomy

Entry Requirements  

Applicants should have - or expect to obtain - a first or upper-second class honours degree from a UK university or equivalent institution and will usually also need a masters degree in a relevant discipline. Individual studentships may have their own entry requirements and applicants are advised to investigate these with the relevant Department. Applicants must also meet the University's English language requirements.

Find Out More

To find out more about these studentships and for advice on how to apply, please click here.