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Duration
Duration
Start dates
Start dates
Application
Application
PhD
PhD
Full-time: 3–4 years
Part-time: 6–8 years
Full-time: 3–4 years
Part-time: 6–8 years
February and October
February and October
January to April
January to April
The manufacturing research theme focuses on the interface between design and manufacturing. We undertake research into product development processes, digital manufacturing and design for manufacture. We also undertake research into additive manufacturing technologies. We work closely with colleagues in the Design Group and Materials Engineering research areas to develop innovative solutions to the challenges facing the world today.
Our research interests include:
Minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in an engineering or manufacturing related subject. If you are not a UK citizen, you may need to prove your knowledge of English.
If you are interested in undertaking a PhD in any area related to the topics above, please get in touch with one of the listed supervisors. You can find out more about the research interests of each academic by clicking on their profile link below.
Before submitting an application, you will need to do some background reading around your topic and develop a research proposal. We can provide assistance with identifying funding sources and occasionally offer funded PhD projects.
We welcome mature students and are open to applications for part-time and full-time study.
UK fee
UK fee
International fee
International fee
Full-time: £5,006 per year
Full-time: £5,006 per year
Full-time: £16,420 per year
Full-time: £16,420 per year
Part-time: £2,503 per year
Part-time: £2,503 per year
Part-time: £8,210 per year
Part-time: £8,210 per year
Some of our research students are funded via the Open-Oxford-Cambridge AHRC Doctoral Training Partnership; others are self-funded.
For detailed information about fees and funding, visit Fees and studentships.
To see current funded studentship vacancies across all research areas, see Current studentships.
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If you have an enquiry specific to this research topic, please contact:
Email: stem-ei-phd
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Please review the application process if you’re interested in applying for this research topic.
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