PhD of Engineering
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Dual-degree programme combining an MBA or SM in management with an engineering master's degree.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied understanding of and Master of Science in Engineering. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.
Career outcomes
- High-tech
- Operations and manufacturing leadership
Curriculum
- Two-year programme: a 12-week summer intensive in management and engineering
- Then MBA core courses
- Electives and a design course. A six-month internship at a partner company supports a dual-degree thesis due before graduation.
Entry requirements
Academic
- A master's degree in a relevant subject (an exceptional first-class bachelor's may be considered) and a research proposal
- practice-led applicants show a portfolio. English: IELTS 7.0 overall with no band below 6.5.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 7.0 (no band below 6.5)
- TOEFL iBT 95
- PTE Academic 76
- IELTS Academic 7
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Academic Qualification Certificates
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and the intake deadline. Complete the institution application or the authorized admissions process for the selected course. Prepare the academic records and course-specific supporting documents requested by admissions. Provide English proficiency evidence if required. Follow the admission decision and arrange a student visa if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £15,960 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £30 GBP |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | City Centre |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Architecture Built Environment Computing and Engineering |
| Department | Engineering |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Flexible |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | BCU publishes course- and cycle-specific scholarships, but the standard 2026/27 international taught Bachelor and Master awards exclude several postgraduate research, sub-degree and specialist courses. No applicable award for this qualification and 2027/28 intake has been confirmed. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
30 Apr 2027
168 days leftProgram starts
February 2028
Apply by
30 Sept 2027
321 days leftProgram starts
May 2028
Apply by
10 Dec 2027
392 days left
Scholarships
BCU publishes course- and cycle-specific scholarships, but the standard 2026/27 international taught Bachelor and Master awards exclude several postgraduate research, sub-degree and specialist courses. No applicable award for this qualification and 2027/28 intake has been confirmed.
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The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 30 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £15,960 GBP per year. The application fee is £30 GBP. The estimated living cost is £14,436 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.0 (no band below 6.5), TOEFL iBT 95, PTE Academic 76, IELTS Academic 7. An interview is required.
BCU publishes course- and cycle-specific scholarships, but the standard 2026/27 international taught Bachelor and Master awards exclude several postgraduate research, sub-degree and specialist courses. No applicable award for this qualification and 2027/28 intake has been confirmed.