PhD EPSRC CDT in Developing National Capabilities for Materials 4.0, with the Henry Royce Institute / Entry requirements

Year of entry: 2026

Academic entry qualification overview

The minimum requirement for admission to this CDT is a upper second-class (2:1) honours degree in a STEM discipline, or international equivalent. An ATAS certificate may also be required for some international students.

English language

All applicants will need to demonstrate competency in English. Applicants who do not already possess an acceptable English Language qualification will need to take a recognised test and attain, as a minimum:

IELTS: 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6 in writing and listening and 5.5 in all other sub-tests.

TOEFL iBT: At least   90 overall with   no subtest below 70. We do not accept 'MyBestScore'.

Further information can be found on our website .

English language test validity

Some English Language test results are only valid for two years. Your English Language test report must be valid on the start date of the course.