Research Programmes
Introduction
Research programmes in the School of Engineering and Design include MPhil, PhD, New Route PhD and our Engineering Doctorate.
- The NRPhD programme is offered in Electronic & Computer Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing & Enterprise Engineering (AMEE) , Mechanical Engineering and Design. For further information please see Graduate School webpages.
For more details please view:
Research Induction
Alongside the Graduate School's training modules, research students in the School of Engineering & Design are provided with research training within their discipline-areas.
Conference funding Opportunities
The School has introduced a programme and can provide some financial support to students presenting papers at conferences. Students who are fully enrolled (not in ‘Continuation’), and in their 2nd or 3rd year of study, will be eligible to apply for funding, once only during their registration period.
Photos of Research Students awarded funding for external conferences
How to Apply
How to Apply
You may apply online for research programmes in the School of Engineering & Design. Please select the programme you wish to apply for then follow the on-line instructions here. If you are unable to use the online facility, or have any difficulties, please email admissions@brunel.ac.uk (home/EU students) or brunelinternational@brunel.ac.uk (international students).
In order to fully complete the application process, you will also need to submit the following documents with the completed application form:
- A research proposal following the School’s guidelines – see attached instructions here.
- Copies of transcripts and/or certificates of previous higher education qualifications.
- 2 satisfactory references (at least one of which must be academic). For the online form you will be asked to provide the email addresses of your referees and we will email them directly.
- For EU/International students only: Certified proof of English language, further information available: English language requirements
- Full details of your employment and education history.
- For further information please contact sed-research@brunel.ac.uk
