Building Technology PhD at University of Nottingham - UCAS

Course summary

Discover how building technologies can deliver occupant comfort whilst using energy and other resources responsibly. Subjects covered in this area of research include:

  • Low/zero carbon buildings
  • Eco-buildings; heat recovery systems
  • Computer modelling and building physics
  • Acoustics
  • Lighting
  • Heat transfer and 2-phase flow
  • Building services (eg heating, refrigeration, air-conditioning)
  • Indoor environmental quality (eg thermal comfort and air quality)
  • Ventilation/natural ventilation
  • Thermal modelling
  • Post occupancy evaluation
  • Biomimetics
We recommend contacting one of our academics before submitting a research proposal. They may be able to offer feedback and support you in exploring funding opportunities. Find contact details on our website; https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/engineering/research/postgraduate-opportunities/find-a-phd-supervisor


Entry requirements

This course requires a 2:1 or international equivalent and/or a masters at merit level or above in a relevant subject, and an IELTS level 6.0 (5.5 in each element). It is usually completed over a period of around three years.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

For fee information, please visit www.nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy/fees/postgraduate-fees.aspx
Building Technology PhD at University of Nottingham - UCAS