Research course

Engineering

Institution
Open University · Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Qualifications
PhDMPhil

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent). If you are not a UK citizen, you may need to prove your knowledge of English.

Months of entry

February, October

Course content

We undertake research in a wide range of engineering subjects:

  • The Built Environment group has a particular interest in environmental and social sustainability in the design and construction of the built environment.
  • In the area of Engineering Design we undertake research at the interface between design and manufacturing, for example in product development processes and design margins.
  • The Manufacturing group undertakes research in design for manufacture, additive manufacturing, and diffusion bonding.
  • The Nanotechnology group focuses on the revolutionary opportunities associated with nanomaterials and nanoscale engineering.

Engineering academics contribute extensively to teaching a wide range of undergraduate and post graduate modules making use of the Open Engineering Laboratory to allow our distance learning students to undertake practical hands-on learning. More details about our work are given under the groupings listed on the right.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • PhD
    full time
    48 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    part time
    96 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    • Distance learningis available for this qualification
  • MPhil
    full time
    48 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    part time
    72 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    • Distance learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Graduate School
Email
research-degrees-office@open.ac.uk