Advanced Composites

This Advanced Composites PhD programme from University of Bristol integrates an industry relevant research project with a taught programme
in technical subjects related to composites materials, design,
mechanics and manufacturing, as well as business skills and transferable
skills training.

The Advanced Composites Advanced Composites  PhD programme from University of Bristol University of Bristol  aims to provide the UK composites sector with PhD graduates equipped with the advanced technical and leadership skills required for effective adoption of new knowledge and technologies in advanced composites. 

The relevant industry areas include aerospace, automotive, marine, wind energy and construction. An integrated transferable skills training programme is also included, covering communication, career development, innovation, management, and translational research skills. We have produced an exciting integrated programme enabling graduates to become leaders in sustainable composites engineering.

Career opportunities:

Students follow a structured professional development programme that prepares students for a career in academia and industrially based research. Recent graduates from the programme have gone on to careers within aerospace, automotive, civil engineering, engineering consultancy, and wind energy sectors. Some have also taken up academic and research positions in UK and international universities, such as MIT.

Modules include:

• Composite Materials for Sustainability

• Composites Design, Manufacture and Product Development

• Numerical Analysis and Research Software Development

• Composites for Lightweight Structures

• Composite Structures: Design, Build & Test

• Structural Analysis