EngD in Computer Science
The Doctorate for Industry
The Engineering Doctorate (EngD) is a doctorate research programme with a solid industry focus, undertaken over 4 years. The research conducted as part of the EngD programme is very much applied to specific problems faced by the Industry Sponsor.
The programme allows academia and industry to work together in mentoring and training a Research Engineer (RE), who will graduate with the academic rigour to undertake applied research, with skills and experience to apply that research capability directly within industry.
Status
The EngD qualification is recognised internationally as being equivalent in standing to a PhD. EngD programmes have been running for over 20 years, with many successful graduates, and many companies benefiting directly from engaging in EngD programmes.
Why should I pursue an EngD?
An Engineering Doctorate is a research doctorate for those who are focussed on a career in industry. It is recognised as being equivalent to a PhD. It has the academic training and rigour of a PhD, but the student – a Research Engineer (RE) – tackles research challenges that are presented by the Industry Sponsor. The RE is placed with the Industry Sponsor, and is appointed a mentor, the Industrial Supervisor, to complement the Academic Supervisor at the University.
Benefits of being an RE include:
- work closely with an Industry Sponsor, tackling real-world challenges in industry, business, commerce, government, or non-government organisations.
- work with small, medium or large Industry Sponsors.
- gain research training and experience – the Research Training Component (RTC) of the EngD.
- gain practical experience in applied research with the Industry Sponsor – the Individual Research Component (IRC) of the EngD.
- time spent on an EngD is recognised for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.