University College London, University of London

Programme overview

This MPhil/PhD provides supervised research training within civil, environmental and geomatic engineering, emphasising interdisciplinary collaboration, computational and experimental approaches, and engagement with industry and public-sector partners. Study modes include full-time and part-time research; the advertised full-time duration is 3 calendar years. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and should be submitted at least three months before your intended start; typical start months listed are October, February and May.

What you'll study

Doctoral candidates undertake an original research project under academic supervision and have access to department facilities and cross-disciplinary resources. Research areas span environment, structures, geomatics, transport and healthy infrastructure. Students can use specialized laboratories and test facilities named by the department, and are expected to participate in interdisciplinary research groups, projects or centres.

• Experimental and computational techniques relevant to civil, environmental and geomatic engineering
• Interdisciplinary research methods across engineering sciences and computational tools
• Use of departmental facilities for observation and experimentation
• Development of transferable and research-management skills through doctoral training

Entry requirements

Applicants need at minimum an upper second-class (2:1) Bachelor’s degree from a UK university in a subject appropriate to the chosen field, or an overseas qualification judged equivalent. English language requirements apply. Where applicable, an ATAS statement may be required. International applicants should consult the university’s country-specific equivalency guidance if unsure whether their qualification meets the stated standard.

Career prospects

Graduates leave with advanced research and transferable skills for roles in academia, industry and government. Department graduate data indicate that a significant portion progress to postdoctoral fellowships or lectureships, engineering consultancies are common employers, and some alumni move into policymaking roles at central government. The department also reports a measurable share of graduates pursuing entrepreneurship.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

While specific scholarships and funding packages are not itemised here, research students are supported by a departmental administrative team and can access UCL doctoral training offerings such as the Doctoral Skills Development Programme. Prospective applicants should check UCL funding webpages and departmental announcements for available studentships, grants or fee-status information; the published UK tuition fee for 2026/27 (full-time) is A36,400.