Overview
Commitment to quality
This programme provides specialist study for graduates intending to work in research and development environments in a variety of scientific and engineering disciplines. You'll develop your ability to apply engineering principles and develop commitment to quality practice. An expert in your chosen field will guide your research programme and you'll become part of our thriving academic community.
The School of Engineering has a strong culture of research and enterprise. Research Excellence Framework (REF) awarded 80% of LSBU's research into General Engineering the two highest quality ratings (4* or 3*) for 'impact' (research and significance).
Research areas
We offer several research centres/areas you can join:
- Advanced Materials
- Big Data and Informatics
- Biomedical and Communications
- Energy and the Environment
- Intelligent Monitoring and Asset Management
- Robotics
Advantages of a PhD
A PhD, by definition, is an original contribution to knowledge. It is distinct from a taught Masters in that your final output will be an extended dissertation or creative project relevant to your field of interest, rather than module-based coursework and exams.
Research students are expected to self-direct their learning with support from a supervisory team.
Why General Engineering at LSBU?
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- A member of staff, expert in your chosen field, is directly responsible for guiding and supporting your research programme.
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- As a research student you'll become part of our thriving academic community.
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- You'll gain support from other doctoral students at our monthly Doctoral Support Group.
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- Top 10 for research intensity in the UK (Complete University Guide 2020)..
| ModeFull-time | Duration3 years | Start dateJanuary; February; March; April; May; September; October; November | Application code9043 | Application method Direct to LSBU |
| ModePart-time | Duration5 years | Start dateJanuary; February; March; April; May; September; October; November | Application code9049 | Application method Direct to LSBU |
| ModeDistance learning | Duration6 years | Start dateJanuary; February; March; April; May; September; October; November | Application code9067 | Application method Direct to LSBU |
Location
London South Bank University student union is located at 103 Borough Rd, London SE1 0AA.
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Entry Level Requirements
Want to start your course this September? call 0800 923 8888 for entry requirements.
Applicants for a Research Degree programme at LSBU are usually expected to have a good honours degree (2:1 and above) and a relevant postgraduate qualification, preferably a merit at Master's level.
Please also supply two academic references as part of your application. You will also be required to show proof of all of your qualifications.
If English is not your first language you will be required to prove your competency in English, showing an IELTS score of at least 7.0 at postgraduate level. You will be invited to an interview with your potential supervisor, in person or by telephone, prior to an offer being made.
Valid ATAS for non-UK students that require a visa.
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Missing English and Maths qualifications?
If you do not have the required English and Maths qualifications needed to satisfy the entry requirements for this programme, we have courses available at our partner College that you can take to upskill in these areas. Find out more at South Bank College.
United Kingdom
£5010
Tuition fees for home students
International
£17600
Tuition fees for international students
Tuition fees are subject to annual inflationary increases. Find out more about tuition fees for Undergraduate or Postgraduate courses.
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Part-time
part-time
PhD General Engineering (DL) - Year 1
UK fee: £5010 International fee: £5010 AOS/LSBU code: 9067 Session code: 1DS00 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £26290 International: £26290 PhD General Engineering (PT) - Year 1
UK fee: £3006 International fee: £10560 AOS/LSBU code: 9049 Session code: 1PS00 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £16270 International: £54040 PhD General Engineering (DL) - Year 1
UK fee: £4820 International fee: £4820 AOS/LSBU code: 9067 Session code: 1DS10 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £25290 International: £25290 PhD General Engineering (DL) - Year 1
UK fee: £4820 International fee: £4820 AOS/LSBU code: 9067 Session code: 1DS20 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £25290 International: £25290 PhD General Engineering (PT) - Year 1
UK fee: £2892 International fee: £10140 AOS/LSBU code: 9049 Session code: 1PS10 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £15650 International: £51890 PhD General Engineering (PT) - Year 1
UK fee: £2892 International fee: £10140 AOS/LSBU code: 9049 Session code: 1PS20 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £15650 International: £51890 PhD General Engineering (DL) - Year 2
UK fee: £5010 International fee: £5010 AOS/LSBU code: 9067 Session code: 2DS00 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £26290 International: £26290 PhD General Engineering (PT) - Year 2
UK fee: £3006 International fee: £10560 AOS/LSBU code: 9049 Session code: 2PS00 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £16270 International: £54040 PhD General Engineering (DL) - Year 2
UK fee: £4820 International fee: £4820 AOS/LSBU code: 9067 Session code: 2DS10 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £25290 International: £25290 PhD General Engineering (DL) - Year 2
UK fee: £4820 International fee: £4820 AOS/LSBU code: 9067 Session code: 2DS20 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £25290 International: £25290 PhD General Engineering (PT) - Year 2
UK fee: £2892 International fee: £10140 AOS/LSBU code: 9049 Session code: 2PS10 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £15650 International: £51890 PhD General Engineering (PT) - Year 2
UK fee: £2892 International fee: £10140 AOS/LSBU code: 9049 Session code: 2PS20 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £15650 International: £51890 PhD General Engineering (DL) - Year 3
UK fee: £5010 International fee: £5010 AOS/LSBU code: 9067 Session code: 3DS00 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £26290 International: £26290 PhD General Engineering (PT) - Year 3
UK fee: £3006 International fee: £10560 AOS/LSBU code: 9049 Session code: 3PS00 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £16270 International: £54040 PhD General Engineering (DL) - Year 3
UK fee: £4820 International fee: £4820 AOS/LSBU code: 9067 Session code: 3DS10 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £25290 International: £25290 PhD General Engineering (DL) - Year 3
UK fee: £4820 International fee: £4820 AOS/LSBU code: 9067 Session code: 3DS20 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £25290 International: £25290 PhD General Engineering (PT) - Year 3
UK fee: £2892 International fee: £10140 AOS/LSBU code: 9049 Session code: 3PS10 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £15650 International: £51890 PhD General Engineering (PT) - Year 3
UK fee: £2892 International fee: £10140 AOS/LSBU code: 9049 Session code: 3PS20 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £15650 International: £51890 PhD General Engineering (DL) - Year 4
UK fee: £5010 International fee: £5010 AOS/LSBU code: 9067 Session code: 4DS00 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £26290 International: £26290 PhD General Engineering (PT) - Year 4
UK fee: £3006 International fee: £10560 AOS/LSBU code: 9049 Session code: 4PS00 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £16270 International: £54040 PhD General Engineering (DL) - Year 4
UK fee: £4820 International fee: £4820 AOS/LSBU code: 9067 Session code: 4DS10 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £25290 International: £25290 PhD General Engineering (DL) - Year 4
UK fee: £4820 International fee: £4820 AOS/LSBU code: 9067 Session code: 4DS20 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £25290 International: £25290 PhD General Engineering (PT) - Year 4
UK fee: £2892 International fee: £10140 AOS/LSBU code: 9049 Session code: 4PS10 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £15650 International: £51890 PhD General Engineering (PT) - Year 4
UK fee: £2892 International fee: £10140 AOS/LSBU code: 9049 Session code: 4PS20 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £15650 International: £51890 PhD General Engineering (DL) - Year 5
UK fee: £5010 International fee: £5010 AOS/LSBU code: 9067 Session code: 5DS00 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £26290 International: £26290 PhD General Engineering (PT) - Year 5
UK fee: £3006 International fee: £10560 AOS/LSBU code: 9049 Session code: 5PS00 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £16270 International: £54040 PhD General Engineering (DL) - Year 5
UK fee: £4820 International fee: £4820 AOS/LSBU code: 9067 Session code: 5DS10 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £25290 International: £25290 PhD General Engineering (DL) - Year 5
UK fee: £4820 International fee: £4820 AOS/LSBU code: 9067 Session code: 5DS20 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £25290 International: £25290 PhD General Engineering (PT) - Year 5
UK fee: £2892 International fee: £10140 AOS/LSBU code: 9049 Session code: 5PS10 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £15650 International: £51890 PhD General Engineering (PT) - Year 5
UK fee: £2892 International fee: £10140 AOS/LSBU code: 9049 Session code: 5PS20 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £15650 International: £51890 PhD General Engineering (DL) - Year 6
UK fee: £1240 International fee: £1240 AOS/LSBU code: 9067 Session code: WUS00 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £26290 International: £26290 PhD General Engineering (PT) - Year 6
UK fee: £1240 International fee: £1240 AOS/LSBU code: 9049 Session code: WUS00 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £16270 International: £54040 PhD General Engineering (DL) - Year 6
UK fee: £1190 International fee: £1190 AOS/LSBU code: 9067 Session code: WUS10 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £25290 International: £25290 PhD General Engineering (DL) - Year 6
UK fee: £1190 International fee: £1190 AOS/LSBU code: 9067 Session code: WUS20 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £25290 International: £25290 PhD General Engineering (PT) - Year 6
UK fee: £1190 International fee: £1190 AOS/LSBU code: 9049 Session code: WUS10 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £15650 International: £51890 PhD General Engineering (PT) - Year 6
UK fee: £1190 International fee: £1190 AOS/LSBU code: 9049 Session code: WUS20 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £15650 International: £51890 -
Full-time
full-time
PhD General Engineering (FT) - Year 1
UK fee: £5010 International fee: £17600 AOS/LSBU code: 9043 Session code: 1FS00 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £16270 International: £54040 PhD General Engineering (FT) - Year 1
UK fee: £4820 International fee: £16900 AOS/LSBU code: 9043 Session code: 1FS10 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £15650 International: £51890 PhD General Engineering (FT) - Year 1
UK fee: £4820 International fee: £16900 AOS/LSBU code: 9043 Session code: 1FS20 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £15650 International: £51890 PhD General Engineering (FT) - Year 2
UK fee: £5010 International fee: £17600 AOS/LSBU code: 9043 Session code: 2FS00 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £16270 International: £54040 PhD General Engineering (FT) - Year 2
UK fee: £4820 International fee: £16900 AOS/LSBU code: 9043 Session code: 2FS10 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £15650 International: £51890 PhD General Engineering (FT) - Year 2
UK fee: £4820 International fee: £16900 AOS/LSBU code: 9043 Session code: 2FS20 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £15650 International: £51890 PhD General Engineering (FT) - Year 3
UK fee: £5010 International fee: £17600 AOS/LSBU code: 9043 Session code: 3FS00 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £16270 International: £54040 PhD General Engineering (FT) - Year 3
UK fee: £4820 International fee: £16900 AOS/LSBU code: 9043 Session code: 3FS10 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £15650 International: £51890 PhD General Engineering (FT) - Year 3
UK fee: £4820 International fee: £16900 AOS/LSBU code: 9043 Session code: 3FS20 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £15650 International: £51890 PhD General Engineering (FT) - Year 4
UK fee: £1240 International fee: £1240 AOS/LSBU code: 9043 Session code: WUS00 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £16270 International: £54040 PhD General Engineering (FT) - Year 4
UK fee: £1190 International fee: £1190 AOS/LSBU code: 9043 Session code: WUS10 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £15650 International: £51890 PhD General Engineering (FT) - Year 4
UK fee: £1190 International fee: £1190 AOS/LSBU code: 9043 Session code: WUS20 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £15650 International: £51890
The individual fee for this course is shown above. For more information, including how and when to pay, see our fees and funding section for postgraduate students.
See our Tuition Fees Regulations (PDF File 391 KB) and Refund Policy (PDF File 775 KB).
We have a range of PhD Scholarships available in partnership with businesses and organisations; read notices of PhD studentships.
Bench Fees
Bench fees are a standard part of the PhD fee structure at most reputable institutions. They cover study related costs such as specialist equipment, study participant fees, research related travel, lab and research consumables, etc. As your project is unique, these are calculated on a bespoke basis to ensure your research needs are met. The fee and breakdown will be discussed with you during the application process and before you make any commitment.
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| Mode Full-time | Duration 3 years | Start date January; February; March; April; May; September; October; November | Application code 9043 | Application method Direct to LSBU |
| Mode Part-time | Duration 5 years | Start date January; February; March; April; May; September; October; November | Application code 9049 | Application method Direct to LSBU |
| Mode Distance learning | Duration 6 years | Start date January; February; March; April; May; September; October; November | Application code 9067 | Application method Direct to LSBU |
Home/EU postgraduate students and research students should apply through our dedicated application system.
Full details of how to do this are supplied on our How to apply section for postgraduate students and our How to apply section for research students.
International applicants should use our international application system. Full details can be found on our How to apply section for international students.
See our admissions policy (PDF File 1,043 KB) and complaints policy (PDF File 516 KB).
Considering your application
Your application will be circulated to a number of potential supervisors who will look at your academic qualifications, experience and the research proposal to decide whether your research interest is something that could be supervised at LSBU.
There will also be an interview either by telephone or at the University. If you are successful you will be offered a place on a course and informed of the next enrolment date. The whole process normally takes between six to eight weeks, from receipt of your application to a decision being made about your application at the School.
Research proposal
When applying, please attach an outline of your research proposal or a project summary (up to 1,000 words).
Academic Technology Approval Scheme
If you are a non-EU/EEA national, you may need to apply to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) for clearance from the Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) in order to study this course. This is a requirement for enrolment at the University or for obtaining a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) if you need to make a Tier 4 General visa application.
You can find more information about whether you will require this via the FCO website and in our MyLSBU guide to the Academic Technology Approval Scheme.
The process for getting an ATAS certificate can take some time, so it is important that you check whether you need one as early as possible. Failure to produce a valid ATAS certificate could result in delays to receiving your CAS or we may be unable to enrol you at the University.
The JACS code for this course is H100.
Prepare to start
We help our students prepare for university even before the semester starts. To find out when you should apply for your LSBU accommodation or student finance read the How to apply tab for this course.
Enrolment
Before you start your course we’ll send you information on what you’ll need to do before you arrive and during your first few days on campus. You can read about the process on our Enrolment pages.
Careers
Employability Service
At LSBU, we want to set you up for a successful career. During your studies – and for two years after you graduate – you’ll have access to our Employability Service, which includes:
- Free employability workshop and events for student all year round, more details can be found on our event section.
- Online board where you can see a wide range of placements: part-time, full-time or voluntary. You can also drop in to see our Job Shop advisers, who are always available to help you take the next step in your search.
- LSBU Careers Hub offering group workshops on CVs, interview techniques and support, guidance on future careers, as well as loads of career resources, connecting you with employers, exciting events, 1-1 support and relevant workshops.
Our Student Enterprise team can also help you start your own business and develop valuable entrepreneurial skills.
Research skills development
All research students are required to participate in a Key Skills Development programme aimed at developing transferable skills in addition to those employed in carrying out research. Training in research methods is available through frequent research seminars.
When necessary the research student can follow, in part, relevant Masters courses available within the School and in particular units on research methodology. In some cases, research students are encouraged to follow other courses available within the University or externally aimed at improving their general expertise in their chosen areas.
In addition, they may be encouraged to follow language courses aimed at improving their oral and written skills - both essential in their future careers.
Transferable skills
A research degree will equip you with many transferable skills. The self-discipline, the demand for clear analytical thinking, and the ability to turn criticism of others work into something constructive of your own, all constitute a unique training for almost any kind of career. The excitement and satisfaction of finding new facts, a new idea, or a new way of looking at something can be highly rewarding.
Attending conferences
Research students are often sponsored to attend national and international conferences to meet leading scientists in their fields and to present their research findings. The progress of all research students is formally monitored by the University's Research Degree Committee.
