Research Degrees

Doctoral research programmes (PhDs) take a proud place in the world-class research environment and community at Brunel. PhD students are recognised and valued by their supervisors as an essential part of their departments and a key component of the university's overall strategy to develop and deliver world-class research.

Research programmes

PhD programmes

A PhD involves demonstrating through original research the creation and interpretation of new knowledge at the forefront of an academic discipline or professional practice.

Integrated PhD

The Brunel Integrated PhD combines PhD research with a programme of structured research, professional and subject training. On successful completion, you will be awarded a PhD with an Integrated Postgraduate Diploma in Research in your chosen subject specialisation.

Funded PhD with Industry

An opportunity for students to undertake in-depth research in combination with the industrial experience of TWI across the varied disciplines essential to structural integrity.

PhD in Bahrain

A close partnership with Ahlia University, which allows students in the Gulf region to undertake a Brunel PhD with supervision and training given by Brunel academics.

Doctoral Training Partnerships

You can benefit from funding for innovative training opportunities as part of the Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTP) and Doctoral Training Centres (DTC) that Brunel is a part of. This includes opportunities for you to undertake broader training or development, such as overseas research visits, internships with non-academic partners or language learning.

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council DTP

Natural Environment Research Council DTP

Grand Union DTP

Techne: Arts and Humanities Research Council

FoodBioSystems DTP

UK Food Systems DTC

2020 Changes - Advice for new starters: doctoral and postgraduate researchers

Research environment and experience

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Watch our PhD students talk about the benefits of doing a PhD at Brunel

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Working with your Supervisory Team

Planning each step of your research journey

Research degrees evolve in different ways according to discipline. Here's what progress might look like at each stage.

Study environment for research students

As a PhD student you will benefit from dedicated space, equipment and resources

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Library services and facilities for PhD students

Training and careers

Graduate School

The Graduate School coordinates a range of personal, professional and career development opportunities. This includes workshops, online training, coaching and events, to enable you to enhance your professional profile, refine your skills, and plan next career steps.