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You can pursue studies in any of our research focus areas: Safety, Sustainable Shipping, Oil & Gas, or Marine Renewables. Alternatively, you may choose a topic aligned with our faculty's specialized knowledge. Doctoral Studies at Strathclyde Doctoral School The Strathclyde Doctoral School provides a dynamic, research-driven learning community focused on nurturing today's and tomorrow's research leaders. By uniting all four faculties, we strive to enrich the student journey, expand research possibilities, and maintain exceptional training standards. All postgraduate researchers automatically join the Strathclyde Doctoral School community. Our Research Vision We aim to maintain our global leadership in marine technology through sustainable research initiatives that foster ongoing advancement. Our cutting-edge research delivers practical, innovative solutions for industry, supported by facilities including the UK's largest academic towing wave tank. Our faculty members hold international acclaim for their specialized knowledge. Postgraduate Certificate in Researcher Professional Development (PgCert RPD) Your PhD program includes enrollment in the PgCert RPD, which complements your research training by formally acknowledging your developing skills. This program cultivates critical competencies for career success, including: Research methodology and analytical capabilities Personal attributes for academic and professional achievement Professional research ethics and standards Effective collaboration and research communication skills You'll coordinate these developmental activities with your doctoral work while documenting your progress and reflections.
A first-class or upper second-class BEng Honours degree, or equivalent, or an MSc in a related subject.
IELTS condition 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
TOEFL (ibt): 80 overall, with the following minimum scores in each component: Listening: 17 Reading: 18 Speaking: 20 Writing: 18