We offer MPhil, PhD, Engineering Doctorate (EngD) and Industrial Doctorate postgraduate degree programmes. All of these pathways lie within our Doctoral Programme, which is aligned to the key research areas of our two broad-based research Institutes:
A three year PhD investigating the efficiency of transient non-thermal plasma discharges for different environmental applications is offered by the High Voltage Technologies (HVT) Research group within the Institute for Energy & Environment.
PhD in the Engineering Hydrogen NetZero (EnerHy) CDT which is a new EPSRC-funded Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) focusing on research and training in the areas of Hydrogen and Wind Energy. The University of Strathclyde will lead the wind energy training and research elements of the programme. Funded by ESB and EPSRC, this 4 year this PhD studentship, at the University of Strathclyde is in the area of fixed bottom deep water wind energy.
The PhD project will bring transformative change to decision-support tools currently used to balance the British electricity system. The intellectual merits of the project include advancing fundamental understanding of and theory for optimising and controlling a large number of units for balancing the British electricity system.
The project focuses on two areas applied to dry-coupled ultrasonic inspection of CFRP composite materials employed in the aerospace sector: studying the properties and acoustics of new polymer materials that allow for a couplant free efficient transmission of acoustic energy into CFRP materials, thus removing the traditional requirement for a liquid couplant; the application of advanced signal processing techniques to enhance the signal to noise ratio of ultrasonic inspection.
A collaborative project with a prestigious multinational Fortune 500 company to research and experimentally validate advanced fast controls for robust and resilient operation of converter dominated grids. Utilising high-fidelity real-time simulation platforms, digital twins, hardware-in-the-loop infrastructure with leading-edge tools, and emerging electronics technologies, this represents an exceptional personal development and training opportunity in an exciting and fast-moving area.
This is an exciting 42-month fully funded PhD position supported by the University of Strathclyde, UK Research Centre in Non-Destructive Evaluation (RCNDE), the largest UK NDE network bringing a collaborative community of industrial and UK universities together. The project is of interest to several international industrial partners.
Acoustics broadly involves sound waves and mechanical vibrations, and they have diverse applications in science and technology that can impact society at multiple levels from energy management to business. We are seeking excellent students to pursue a PhD or a Master+PhD programme in our interdisciplinary Leverhulme Doctoral School in Nature-Inspired Acoustics (NIA).
As the UK moves to further electrification in order to reach net zero by 2050, significant work will be carried out to replace and upgrade older parts of the electricity distribution grid. However, some recent upgrades have resulted in local resident complaints about an audible noise coming from the new power lines. The PhD student will work in collaboration with Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks to investigate how this ever more significant noise problem can be best mitigated.
This PhD project explores the integration of optics, mechanics, and robotics for AI-enabled high-value manufacturing. It focuses on robotic Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE), residual stress monitoring, and in-process inspection, leveraging advanced photonics and automation. Supervised by experts in robotics, NDE, and optics, the research aims to develop intelligent systems for real-time material evaluation.
PhD in the Engineering Hydrogen NetZero (EnerHy) CDT which is a new EPSRC-funded Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) focusing on research and training in the areas of Hydrogen and Wind Energy. The University of Strathclyde will lead the wind energy training and research elements of the programme. Funded by ESB and EPSRC, this 4 year this PhD studentship, at the University of Strathclyde is in the area of floating offshore wind turbines with sustainable concrete floaters.
This project develops methods for robust decentralised time synchronisation and distributed consensus, in dynamic terrestrial and space networks with unreliable communication and time-varying topologies. One studentship available, recruitment will close on selection of a suitable student.
The main aim of this project is to develop an and/or modelling methodology for rural electrification planning in SSA that includes novel characterisation of demand (and demand growth), accounts for national grid generation limitations, and allows assessment of integrated/layered decentralised solutions working in parallel with the national grid.
This is a unique 42-month fully funded Industrial PhD opportunity with BAE Systems to shape the future of manufacturing by researching and developing sensor-driven and AI robotic techniques to streamline the welding process and achieve first-time-right welding for challenging marine configurations.
The principle of “right first time” is critical to sustainable, safe advanced manufacturing and in-process inspections are key to achieving this. This PhD will combine the strengths of laser ultrasound—a remote, couplant-free, and all-optical method—with the power of deep learning to develop a novel materials characterization technique. The goal is to enable the sustainable and safe manufacturing of metal components.
This project aims to explore a new robotic Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) solution for real-time inspection in high-value manufacturing. In this project, a novel approach to the evaluation of the material properties, in-process, will be developed using a combination of phased array ultrasonics, and robotics to automate the deployment of the measurement in manufacturing applications.
The project will investigate Machine Learning and Deep Learning approaches to extract and fuse multiple data streams from multi-sensor setups in chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing through a combination of experimental work, data analytics and process simulation.
The Cunningham Trust is committed to supporting research of the highest quality, the outcome of which will make a contribution to improving the health of the nation. Its support is not restricted to any one disease or condition or aspect of medical education, so applications for PhD Studentship Awards may be for projects in any of the biomedical, physical, clinical or engineering sciences or in medical education, provided that the research addresses a question of relevance to human health
John Anderson Research Studentship Scheme (JARSS) doctoral studentships are available annually for excellent students and excellent research projects.
There are two main sources of funding:
The JARSS 2025/26 competition will open in October 2024 and students successful in this competition will commence studies in October 2025. Faculties will set their own internal deadlines for the competition.
Academics/Supervisors make the applications for this scheme and there are various deadlines across Departments and Faculties, therefore, in the first instance, all interested students should contact the Department where they would like to carry out their research.
You can apply for our one year MPhil or three year PhD programmes at any point during the year. We welcome speculative research proposals or you can select from our list of defined PGR projects offered by our Institutes.
All PhD students will be enrolled in the Postgraduate Certificate in Researcher Professional Development programme (PgCert RPD).
This certificate is designed to support you with your research and rewards you for things you'll do as a research student here. It'll help you improve skills which are important to professional development and employability:
All you have to do is plan these activities alongside your PhD, documenting and reflecting your journey to success along the way.
We offer EngD programmes in two research areas:
These are delivered in partnership with a number of other reputable UK universities, so do not worry if you are directed to another university website to submit your application. You can apply for these all year round. EngD students are not required to enrol on the PgCert RPD.
An Industrial Doctorate offers those currently in work, the opportunity to gain a PhD through undertaking a three-year industrial-focused research project with their employer. Your project focuses on issues relevant to the company, enabling it to gain valuable knowledge, supporting its growth and development.
Email carol.brady@strath.ac.uk for further information. Industrial Doctorate students are not required to enrol on the PgCert RPD.
The program I enrolled in was perfectly aligned with my career goals, providing both the theoretical foundation and the practical skills necessary for the field. The coursework and research projects were directly relevant to the challenges and opportunities in my industry, ensuring that I was well-equipped to handle professional tasks and decision-making processes.
The knowledge and skills I’ve gained from my PhD study have ensured that I now have a very strong background in the industry, which qualifies me to step into the work environment. It has encouraged me to think in an original way which has been critical for problem solving and analysis.
Minjiang joined our Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering from China through one of our articulation programmes, before continuing his studies with a PhD. Minjiang now works for SP Energy Networks, and discusses his journey to where he is today.
All fees quoted are per academic year unless otherwise stated.
Entrants may be subject to a small fee during the writing up period.
Fees may be subject to updates to maintain accuracy. Tuition fees will be notified in your offer letter.
All fees are in £ sterling, unless otherwise stated, and may be subject to revision.
Students on programmes of study of more than one year (or studying standalone modules) should be aware that the majority of fees will increase annually. The University will take a range of factors into account, including, but not limited to, UK inflation, changes in delivery costs and changes in Scottish and/or UK Government funding. Changes in fees will be published on the University website in October each year for the following year of study and any annual increase will be capped at a maximum of 10% per year.
| Scotland | £4,786 |
|---|---|
| England, Wales & Northern Ireland | £4,786 |
| Republic of Ireland |
If you are an Irish citizen and have been ordinary resident in the Republic of Ireland for the three years prior to the relevant date, and will be coming to Scotland for Educational purposes only, you will meet the criteria of England, Wales & Northern Ireland fee status. For more information and advice on tuition fee status, you can visit the UKCISA - International student advice and guidance - Scotland: fee status webpage. Find out more about the University of Strathclyde's fee assessments process. |
| International | £28,250 |
| Funding | Take a look at our funding your postgraduate research web page for funding information. You can also view our scholarships search for further funding opportunities. |
| Postgraduate research opportunities | Search for all funded and non-funded postgraduate research opportunities. |
| Additional costs | Full-time students will have access to a phone, networked printing facility and a photocopier. Students are given an annual limit of £100 worth of credit on the 1 October each year. This re-sets at the start of each academic year. Additional credit can be purchased through the online shop. International students may have associated visa and immigration costs. Please see student visa guidance for more information. |
Please note: the fees shown are annual and may be subject to an increase each year. Find out more about fees.
We're one of the leading departments of our kind, internationally recognised for our research excellence, industry engagement and first-class teaching programmes.
All our activities are driven by two broad-based research institutes, supported by 60 academic staff and more than 220 researchers. The Institutes’ expertise spans power and energy, telecommunications, signals, ultrasonics, microsystems, photonics and control systems.
Research supervisors are assigned to you by the department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering.
We ask you to highlight a potential supervisor in your application, but the department will team you up with the best supervisor for your project.
Once we've received your application, your research proposal is passed to potential supervisors for consideration. If it's not compatible with the researcher's current projects and they are unable to supervise, it's passed along to another for consideration. If they can supervise you, they’ll confirm and nominate a potential second supervisor.
As soon as a second supervisor is confirmed, an offer will be sent to you through Pegasus, our online application system.
When you accept our offer of study, you'll receive a full offer in writing via the email address you'll have provided.
The Strathclyde Doctoral School offers a vibrant, student-centred research and training environment, dedicated to supporting both current and future research talent.
Bringing together all four of our faculties, it is committed to enhancing the student experience, increasing research outputs and opportunities, and ensuring that training is delivered at the highest standard.
As a postgraduate researcher, you will automatically become a member of the Strathclyde Doctoral School.
As part of your PhD, you will be enrolled in the Postgraduate Certificate in Researcher Professional Development (PgCert RPD).
This certificate is designed to enhance your research experience and recognize the skills and activities you develop as a research student.
It will help you build essential skills for both professional development and employability, including:
You will plan these activities alongside your doctoral studies, documenting and reflecting on your journey to success along the way.
The University Careers Service can help you with everything from writing your CV to interview preparation.
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You'll need a first-class or upper second-class UK Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in a relevant engineering, physical sciences or technology-based discipline from a recognised academic institution.
If English isn't your first language, you'll also need to have a recent UKVI recognised Secure English Language Test (SELT) qualification.
During the application you'll be asked for the following:
By filling these details out as fully as possible, you'll avoid any delay to your application being processed by the University.
Once you've accepted our offer, we'll need you to fulfil any academic, administrative or financial conditions that we ask.
If you're applying as a UK or EU student, you'll then be issued with your registration documentation.
An ATAS (Academic Technology Approval Scheme) clearance certificate is a mandatory requirement for some postgraduate students in science, engineering and technology.
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All fees quoted are per academic year unless otherwise stated.
Entrants may be subject to a small fee during the writing up period.
Fees may be subject to updates to maintain accuracy. Tuition fees will be notified in your offer letter.
All fees are in £ sterling, unless otherwise stated, and may be subject to revision.
Students on programmes of study of more than one year (or studying standalone modules) should be aware that the majority of fees will increase annually. The University will take a range of factors into account, including, but not limited to, UK inflation, changes in delivery costs and changes in Scottish and/or UK Government funding. Changes in fees will be published on the University website in October each year for the following year of study and any annual increase will be capped at a maximum of 10% per year.
| Scotland | £5,006 |
|---|---|
| England, Wales & Northern Ireland | £5,006 |
| Republic of Ireland |
If you are an Irish citizen and have been ordinary resident in the Republic of Ireland for the three years prior to the relevant date, and will be coming to Scotland for Educational purposes only, you will meet the criteria of England, Wales & Northern Ireland fee status. For more information and advice on tuition fee status, you can visit the UKCISA - International student advice and guidance - Scotland: fee status webpage. Find out more about the University of Strathclyde's fee assessments process. |
| International | £31,100 |
| Funding | Take a look at our funding your postgraduate research web page for funding information. You can also view our scholarships search for further funding opportunities. |
| Postgraduate research opportunities | Search for all funded and non-funded postgraduate research opportunities. |
| Additional costs | Full-time students will have access to a phone, networked printing facility and a photocopier. Students are given an annual limit of £100 worth of credit on the 1 October each year. This re-sets at the start of each academic year. Additional credit can be purchased through the online shop. International students may have associated visa and immigration costs. Please see student visa guidance for more information. |
Please note: the fees shown are annual and may be subject to an increase each year. Find out more about fees.
