PhD Aerospace Engineering 48 months PHD Programme By University of Bristol |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

26,700 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

31 Jul, 2025Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

Engineering - AeronauticalMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Aeronautical

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Research within the department and faculty is organised via cross-faculty research groups. Research interests are pursued via four major sections:

  • Fluid Flow and Aerodynamics
  • Bristol Composites Institute (ACCIS)
  • Dynamics and Control
  • Robotics.

This work is supported by at least 40 academic staff, more than 50 research staff and over 240 postgraduate students, plus a highly experienced administrative and technical support team.


There is a wide range of research in the department, spanning experimental, numerical, theoretical and computational, and all is applied to aerospace-related problems, for example fixed-wing aircraft, rotorcraft, wind turbines and UAVs.


All postgraduates would expect to publish in high-quality journals and present at international conferences. Hence, research programmes are aimed at independent and self-motivated applicants.


Applicants should contact a potential academic adviser to discuss available projects before submitting an application.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Aeronautical

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Research within the department and faculty is organised via cross-faculty research groups. Research interests are pursued via four major sections:

  • Fluid Flow and Aerodynamics
  • Bristol Composites Institute (ACCIS)
  • Dynamics and Control
  • Robotics.

This work is supported by at least 40 academic staff, more than 50 research staff and over 240 postgraduate students, plus a highly experienced administrative and technical support team.


There is a wide range of research in the department, spanning experimental, numerical, theoretical and computational, and all is applied to aerospace-related problems, for example fixed-wing aircraft, rotorcraft, wind turbines and UAVs.


All postgraduates would expect to publish in high-quality journals and present at international conferences. Hence, research programmes are aimed at independent and self-motivated applicants.


Applicants should contact a potential academic adviser to discuss available projects before submitting an application.

Admission Requirements

3.3+
85+
67+
6.5+
PhD applicants must hold/achieve a minimum of a master's degree (or international equivalent) in a science, mathematics or engineering discipline. Applicants without a master's qualification may be considered on an exceptional basis, provided they hold a first class undergraduate degree. Please note, acceptance will also depend on evidence of readiness to pursue a research degree.

31 Jul 2025
4 Years
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Domestic
4,850 GBP
International
26,700 GBP

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