Entry requirements

2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in an engineering or associated discipline, ideally supplemented by a Master's-level qualification.

We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for information.

Additional requirements

As part of your application you will also need to provide a viable research proposal. Guidance can be found on our writing a research proposal webpage.

Months of entry

January, April, July, October

Course content

Applications for postgraduate study (full-time, part-time and industry-based) by research, leading to a PhD are welcomed. Research in the School is grouped into five main areas, each drawing on a range of different fields. The areas are:

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Engineering of Microwaves, Terahertz and Light (E-MIT)
  • Energy
  • Nuclear Science and Engineering
  • Structures, Materials and Manufacturing

Fees and funding

Find out more at our fees and funding page.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MPhil/PhD
    part time
    48 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    full time
    36 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Postgraduate Admissions
Email
pgadmissions@lancaster.ac.uk
Phone
+44 (0)1524 592032