This course will provide you with the technical, business and personal development required to become one of the senior technical managers of the future. The Engineering Doctorate (EngD) is a four-year doctoral research programme, involving a significant taught component. It is an alternative pathway for postgraduate research students; providing the technical, business and personal development competencies needed to become the senior research managers of the future. The EngD is a four-year course. The first year is University based; students participate in a taught course in advanced technical areas relating to their research, combined with appropriate commercial skills training. Year’s two to four are spent conducting applied research, with the opportunity to gain valuable industry and commercial experience through placements with the sponsoring company and an ongoing programme of commercial skills development.