Study
We are keen to develop in all our students a broad range of generic skills to complement the core technical or scientific competencies of their chosen subject area.
Doctoral training centres
Education network
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Education Network brings together a diverse group of staff and students with an interest in education practice and development.
Study with us
Our modular programme format, coupled with increasing use of innovative teaching and learning strategies, such as e-learning and industrially focused short courses provides a flexible environment in which to learn, whilst maintaining the academic rigour and quality expected.
Studentships
PhD in Electronic Engineering
Funding information:
This award will cover the UK tuition fees (or internal tuition fees for exceptional international candidates) and provides a stipend at the UKRI rate for a period of 3.5 years. The stipend (Tax-free maintenance payment based on the UKRI minimum rate) is £20,780 from 1 October 2025.50% of the award will be contributed by Silveray, the industrial partner. Silveray will contribute and additional £2.5k p.a. for consumables, travel and research expenses to conduct the activity.A new hybrid physics-AI platform for chemometrics in the nuclear decommissioning sector
Funding information:
Full tuition fee waiver p.a. (Home Students only) and stipend at above UKRI rates p.a. (currently at £20,780 for 2025/26 academic year, increasing in line with inflation). 
Research opportunities
We are keen to support fellowship applications for talented applicants so we have listed some current fellowships.