Built Environment

Entry requirements

An undergraduate (honours) degree with minimum 2:1 (or equivalent), or a Master’s degree with minimum 60% overall (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.

Applicants who don’t meet the above but have significant experience may be considered subject to the approval of the Associate Dean for Research and Knowledge Exchange and the Programme Leader.

For more information, please use our contact form or call us on 020 8331 9000.

You can also read our admissions policy.

Further information about entry

• Suitable applicants will be required to attend an interview.
• Applicants will also be required to:
  • Provide a detailed research proposal of approx. 1,500 words (for scholarship applications, please see specific instructions in the advert and include the scholarship reference to the personal statement section).
  • Provide a Curriculum Vitae (CV).
  • Provide 2x academic or professional references.
• Applicants are highly encouraged to identify and contact a potential MPhil/PhD supervisor. They will guide applicants through the application and help shape the research proposal. Where possible, include the name of the potential supervisor(s) contacted in research proposal and personal statement.

FES Research Centres

Application process

Information on available University of Greenwich research studentship and scholarships

Months of entry

Anytime

Course content

Explore new ground in the built environment with a research degree (MPhil/PhD). Enjoy world-class facilities and laboratories for ground-breaking research

The School of Engineering is home to around 50 MPhil and PhD students across seven research groups. We focus on important real-world issues, supported by research funding of around £1.6 million per year. As a research student, you'll receive guidance and support from expert supervisors throughout your registration. You'll normally enrol as an MPhil student and progress to PhD following a review of your first year's work.

Research groups in the faculty focus on areas including product development, infrastructure management, sustainability in civil engineering, internet security, mobile and wireless communications and manufacturing engineering. You'll be able to take advantage of our world-class specialist engineering laboratories, which have recently been refurbished with unique facilities.

Please visit our website for more information about this course.

Information for international students

International students can apply directly to the university, with multiple entry points throughout the year. Our programmes have a September start available, with additional start dates in January and April for selected programmes.

Please visit our website for more information.

Fees and funding

There is a range of financial support options available to support your studies, including the Aspire@Greenwich award for study resources that many full-time students will receive.

EU students may be eligible for a bursary to support their study. View our EU bursary to find out more.

Discover more about grants, student loans, bursaries and scholarships. We also provide advice and support on budgeting, money management and financial hardship.