EngD/PhD Differences

EngD is a radical alternative to the PhD; a vocationally-oriented doctorate designed to:

• Meet the needs of industry and enhance its knowledge base.
• Provide graduates with challenging research in an industrial context.
• Prepare graduates for leadership positions in industry.
• Produce exploitable outcomes from research.
• Generate partnerships between academia and industry.

The Engineering Doctorate is identical in academic standing to a conventional PhD and graduates are awarded the title ‘Dr’.

The real difference involves undertaking a project which tackles a genuine commercial problem in a real-world environment, and offers the chance for the student to develop thorough research and commercial skills, making EngD graduates extremely employable.

Assessment is by viva following the submission of a doctoral thesis. Candidates must also satisfy all of the taught requirements of the programme.

Apply Now

The EngD Centre invites new graduates and engineers with industry experience to apply for admission. Enquiries are particularly welcome from employed and experienced engineers; funding is available to support those wishing to study for the EngD degree and remain in employment. Please contact the EngD Centre Manager, for further information.

Email: engd@sli-institute.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 131 510 0670
Fax: +44 (0) 131 449 3141

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