Given the wide-range of research opportunities available within the Department, we would encourage applications from all backgrounds to our PhD and MPhil programmes.

Our MRes programmes are generally aimed at graduates in civil and environmental engineering, earth sciences, bioscience, chemistry and chemical engineering. However, applicants with other degrees, but relevant work experience, would also be considered.

To apply for our PhD, MPhil or MRes programmes, we need:

• an online application
• good quality copies of your academic transcripts
• two references. Please note that the applicant should pass the reference form to their referees
• in addition to the normal reference, referees should comment on your position (i.e. ranking) in your class, if you plan to apply for any of our scholarships
• an updated CV, including research/industry experience, and details of publications by the applicant
• a brief synopsis (about one or two A4 pages) of a research proposal (with full references to relevant publications)

Your research proposal should clearly identify:

• the research question
• the relationship of the research question to other work in the field
• the proposed methodology and fieldwork, and the likely availability of information to be required. iv) An indicative timetable

Please note that we cannot process your application without your research proposal.

Overseas applicants also need to provide us with:

• a Certificate of English Language (IELTS or TOEFL preferred)
• a scanned copy of your main passport page (including photo)
• a scanned copy of your confirmation of funding letter

Any of our academic staff in the Department can supervise you.

View the full list of staff, including details of their current research interest and recent publications.

See a list our current research students, and their research projects.

http://www.strath.ac.uk/civeng/research/students/.

PhD & MPhil

Applications are accepted all year round, but typlically applicants will start their studies in either October or January of each year.

International applicants should note that visa processing times can be lengthy and applicants should take this into consideration when applying.

For October entry, we would reccomend that you submit you completed applications by the end of May. For January entry, applications should be submitted by the end of September.

MRes

The MRes programmes only have one entry point which is in October of each year.

Completed applications from Home/EU students should be submitted as early as possible, but applications will be accepted until the end of August each year.

International Applicants should note that visa processing times can be lengthy and applicants should take this into consideration when applying. We would recommend you submit yur ompleted applications by the end of May at the latest.

In order to make application processing times as quick as possible, all documents should be submitted online via Pegaus.

If, for an exceptional reason, you cannot upload documents via Pegasus, they can be emailed to lisa.lyons@strath.ac.uk.

Part-time study is available on the PhD, MPhil and MRes Programmes for UK/EU applicants only.

International applicants are not able to study part-time.

Fees are set centrally by the University.

View our current fees.

International students should note that they will be required to pay a £2,000 deposit (or provide an official sponsorship letter) to finalise an unconditional offer.

Current scholarship opportunities in the Department will be advertised on the Scholarships section of our website.

Please remember to indicate which scholarship you are applying for in your application.

Our Recruitment and International Office also has a searchable list of scholarships.

PhD

A PhD is a 100% research degree which takes three years full-time to complete.

MPhil

An MPhil is a 100% research degree which takes one year full-time to complete.

MRes

An MRes is a part-taught (33%) part-research (66%) degree. You'll be expected to complete 60 credits of taught classes as well as your thesis.

Subject to academic performance, it is possible to transfer from an MRes or MPhil to a PhD.

There are two main ways you can transfer:

• After completing the 1-year MRes or MPhil, you can graduate and then move on to a PhD (requiring an additional three years study for the award of PhD).
• Subject to a successful annual review, you can transfer directly on to the PhD programme whereby your MPhil or MRes year becomes your first year of your PhD (requiring an additional two years study for the award of PhD).

If you wish to be considered for transfer, you should let your supervisor or programme leader know as soon as possible.

The UK Government has announced changes to the Post-Study Work system for PhD students.

From April 2013, all PhD students will be allowed to stay in the UK for twelve months following the completion of their studies, in order to find skilled work or set up as entrepreneurs.