Advanced Composites , PhD
Composites are replacing traditional materials for lightweight structures at an unprecedented rate due to global demand (eg in the aircraft, wind turbine, construction and automotive industries). Composites additionally offer benefits to functionalise both materials and structures making them integral to any design considerations, including cost, sustainability, fuel efficiency, emissions reduction, and improved operational performance. The growth in the use of composites is expected to be rapid, in the region of 5-10% each year.
The composites sector is contributing significantly to industry developments and advanced composites are critical in enabling lighter, smarter structures and cheaper, more abundant energy. With the imminent and very present effects of climate change, composite materials and structures have an important role to play in contributing to reductions in CO2 emissions and the development of a more sustainable planet.
The UK has invested heavily in the science, engineering, and technology of composite materials, including establishing the National Composites Centre at the University of Bristol. A highly skilled workforce and technical leadership are required to support the industry. This leadership requires a radical and innovative mindset that encompasses engineering as well as the physical sciences.
The development of future composites and their applications will require doctoral students with underpinning knowledge of advanced materials science and engineering, sustainability, and practical experience of the resulting composites and structures. These highly skilled engineers not only need to understand technical subjects but should also be able to apply acquired knowledge within the context of the modern world.
This CDT produces highly skilled and collaborative leaders. Taught modules lay the foundations and stretch your understanding of materials, engineering, manufacturing and computational analysis, including experimental and theoretical elements of composites engineering and science. An integrated transferable skills training programme is also included, covering communication, career development and translational research skills. Collaborating with industrial partners (eg Rolls-Royce, Vestas) and world-leading international expertise (eg University of Limerick), produces an exciting integrated programme enabling you to become a leader in this field.
Campus Information
Clifton
Intakes
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 21
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
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PSW Opportunity
2 years PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Doctoral Degree/PhD
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
98400 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: 50 GBP
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