It is important, therefore, that you should send a detailed account of your research interests and if possible of some relevant technical experience. If a supervisor is found, the referees' reports are approved and we have adequate assurance of the student's financial backing, the application is passed to the Head of the appropriate Engineering department and by him to the Faculty for formal acceptance. In addition, the Faculty of Engineering has made available some Postgraduate Research Scholarships. The University offers a small number of Scholarships annually, details of which can be obtained on application to the Registrar. The Centre can sometimes fund research students directly, especially if their project is linked with other sponsored projects being carried out from the Centre.
Financial support is essential.
We prefer to accept students with a scholarship or grant from their own Government or some other body such as the British Council. If students offer to finance themselves, very good qualifications and experience are required. It is usual to require a letter from a Government or University Department or other official body confirming that an award has been granted to the student, or from a bank with a statement assuring the University that adequate private funds are available. The Centre does not have finance for the support of overseas postgraduate students. Part time study for PhD Part time study may be attractive to Technology teachers in schools, especially those within travelling distance of the Centre.