| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-23 | 2023-07-04 |
| 2024-01-23 | - |
Program Overview
Combine distinctive training with doctoral research in automotive propulsion to equip you to become the research and technology leaders of the future.
Describe the research areas covered by this programme and explain the facilities and expertise available to support research students taking this programme.
We have at least seven studentships available to join our new Centre for Doctoral Training in September 2020. You'll receive funding for four years, full-time study on our integrated MRes and PhD programme. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, you'll generate new and holistic ideas in automotive propulsion. You'll develop detailed knowledge in a specific subject area but you'll do this within the larger context of propulsion systems. This gives you the depth and breadth of knowledge needed to collaborate with professionals across disciplines in the automotive industry. Your training will help prepare you to work with the future engineers, scientists, policy makers and thought leaders in propulsion systems. Subject areas include: mathematics and data science mechanical engineering electrical engineering environment, emissions and sustainability biology and chemistry chemical engineering social science and psychology business and management
Combine distinctive training with doctoral research in automotive propulsion to equip you to become the research and technology leaders of the future.
Describe the research areas covered by this programme and explain the facilities and expertise available to support research students taking this programme.
We have at least seven studentships available to join our new Centre for Doctoral Training in September 2020. You'll receive funding for four years, full-time study on our integrated MRes and PhD programme. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, you'll generate new and holistic ideas in automotive propulsion. You'll develop detailed knowledge in a specific subject area but you'll do this within the larger context of propulsion systems. This gives you the depth and breadth of knowledge needed to collaborate with professionals across disciplines in the automotive industry. Your training will help prepare you to work with the future engineers, scientists, policy makers and thought leaders in propulsion systems. Subject areas include: mathematics and data science mechanical engineering electrical engineering environment, emissions and sustainability biology and chemistry chemical engineering social science and psychology business and management
Program Outline
Programme structure
Most students complete this programme in 5 years. You cannot take less than 3 years to finish your research and the maximum time you are allowed is normally 5 years.
Explain why the programme length can vary and how this could affect students.
You will start this programme in September.Explain anything that affects a prospective student's start date if needed. This may include specific start dates, recommended start dates or dates of residentials
Occasionally we make changes to our programmes in response to, for example, feedback from students, developments in research and the field of studies, and the requirements of accrediting bodies. You will be advised of any significant changes to the advertised programme, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.
Your academic progress and general welfare will be monitored by your supervisor.
Academic milestones
- Registration
- Induction
- Taught phase
- Candidature
- Confirmation
- Research
- Writing up
- Give notice of intention to submit a thesis / portfolio
- Submission for examination
- Examination (Viva Voce)
- Examiners report
- Final submission of thesis / portfolio
- Graduation
Describe any academic milestones specific to this programme that are not included above.
Our programme integrates a one-year MRes with a three to four-year PhD to give you comprehensive training in advanced automotive propulsion.
Placement
Describe any formal placements included or required as part of this programme.
Take advantage of our established links with a range of companies and organisations in the automotive industry and go on placement.
We encourage all our students to take a placement during their PhD research phase. Placements in academia or industry are a great opportunity to gain experience of the workplace and develop valuable professional skills. They can help to build cross-disciplinary links and train you in other disciplines' research language. You'll continue with your research while you're on placement.
Assessment
Assessment methods
Assessment description
Explain the details of the methods of assessment at different stages of the programme for example what methods are used for MRes and those used at PhD level.
Explain the details of the methods of assessment at different stages of the programme for example what methods are used for MRes and those used at PhD level.