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Aeronautics
We offer a wide range of PhD opportunities which cover the full range of aerospace-related fields as well as those relevant to the environment, energy and health care.
Course key facts
Qualification
PhD
Duration
4 years, 8 years
Start date
October 2023
Study mode
Full-time, Part-time
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Fees
£ 7,030 Home
£ 28,600 Overseas
Delivered by
Location
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South Kensington
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Entry requirements
A good 2:1 or 1st class degree in engineering, any of the physical sciences, mathematics, biological sciences, physiology from a UK university, or non-UK equivalent.
Course overview
Our international reputation for research makes this an ideal place to pursue a research degree, whether as preparation for a research career in industry or as the start of an academic career.
We offer a wide range of PhD opportunities which cover the full range of aerospace-related fields as well as those relevant to the environment, energy and health care.
Our current research covers a wide spectrum of topics, which spread way beyond the aerospace industry, and which mostly belong to one of the strategic research themes:
- Net-zero flight technologies
- Sustainable Growth in Space
- Next-generation autonomous systems
- Data-centric aerospace engineering.
Structure
Milestones for the first year of study include:
Within 3 months of starting:
Submit a short research plan ,summarising the problem they have been set, and their proposed plan to work on it.
Within 12 months of starting (24 months for part-time):
Submit a report (ESA) summarising the first year’s work, including courses taken. There is a short oral examination to assess this.
Teaching and assessment
Supervisors
You can view our list of potential supervisors and their research interests on our research pages.
Entry requirements
Footnotes
Graduates with a degree in engineering, any of the physical sciences, mathematics, biological sciences, physiology or medicine may be accepted for a PhD. We will normally only accept applicants with a good 2:1 or 1st class degree from a UK university, or non-UK equivalent.
Please check the Imperial College entry requirements Entry requirements to ensure you meet the minimum entry criteria for research.
How to apply
Apply online
PhD applications can be made all year-round. However, we encourage to apply early which means a year prior to a start in October.
- Check the Imperial College entry requirements to ensure you meet the minimum entry criteria for research.
International Applicants may need to meet additional requirements aligned to: - Academic
- English Language
- Visa and Immigration
- Visit the research and academic staff pages of the Aeronautics website to identify topics of interest and appropriate supervisors.
- Contact your chosen supervisor(s) directly, to devise or discuss potential projects.
Make your official PhD application via the Imperial College online application system. Make sure you state your chosen topic and supervisor(s) on the form and details of any department/College funding you may be applying for, as well as attaching all necessary documents. - Your proposed supervisor will contact you to arrange for an interview.
- After your interview, your supervisor will tell you if they would offer a PhD position and/or would be nominating you for funding (if appropriate).
- You can expect to receive a decision on your application within 8-10 weeks of applying (the application can be tracked via your Student e-Service account).
Apply online on Imperial Gateway. Course code XX XX
For more information on how to apply see the How to Apply page.
Please note that applications are formally processed by the Department once a complete application has been received and processed by the College Registry.
Usually, you can expect to receive a decision on your application within 8-10 weeks of the application arriving in the Department.
You will be expected to attend an interview as part of the application process. Details about the interview and the application review process is available on our departmental pages.
Fees and funding
Our students in the department are funded from a variety of sources, including UK Research Councils, industry, College scholarships and departmental funding.
For scholarships administered from either the College or our Department, any applicant is automatically considered for any scholarships they are eligible for, unless stated otherwise by the applicant and unless it is the President’s PhD Scholarship. Special procedures apply when applying for the President’s PhD Scholarship.
We will advertise any funded projects on our departmental pages.
We also have a range of grants and scholarships which you don't need to pay back.
For further information about possible sources of funding please visit our scholarships page.
Scholarships
Career
Graduates of our Aeronautics Research PhD programmes are active with industrial firms, universities and research establishments, not only within the aerospace sector, but in fields as diverse as deep-sea oil rigs, atomic reactors, submarine and ship design, bridge research, racing car and engine research, atmospheric pollution, and in many other aspects of industrial aerodynamics, structural analysis and materials.
The vast majority of students enter employment straight after graduation. You can find more details about career destinations on our careers page.
Testimonials
Further links
Success Guide
The Success Guide for postgraduate students offers you advice and resources to excel at Imperial College London.
Support for International Students
We provide specialist immigration advice and run a programme of webinars, trips and events to foster integration, friendship and community.
Centre for Academic English
Throughout your degree, you can take advantage of a range of CfAE courses and resources designed to help you communicate your STEMM research effectively.
Library services
Your subject librarian can help you find books and access online resources
