PhD Electronic and Electrical Engineering

The PhD in Electronic and Electrical Engineering at London South Bank University (LSBU) is a research course designed to help students become creative experts in their field. To complete it, students must add new, original knowledge through their study, guided by a team of supervisors. LSBU is known as London's top modern university for its excellent research in General Engineering (based on the REF 2021 review).

LSBU's School of Engineering is very active in research and business projects, bringing in a lot of money from outside groups. In this area of study, research covers topics such as Biomedical and Communications, Smart Monitoring and Managing Equipment, and Robotics.

London South Bank University (LSBU) is a modern university that aims to make a real difference in the world. It helps change people's lives, communities, businesses, and society by providing useful education and new ideas. The goal is to have a good impact on the world.

The university has a Doctoral College that offers many higher-level study programmes, such as PhDs, special doctorates, and Master's by Research degrees, covering lots of different subjects.

LSBU is organised into three main colleges: Health and Life Sciences, Technology and Environment, and Society and Professions. These colleges have ten schools that offer a great number of courses, including the PhD in Electronic and Electrical Engineering programme.

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement where they discuss their reasons for applying for the course. A relevant academic or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CVs to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants need at least a 2:1 honours degree from a UK university or an equivalent qualification from another recognised university.
• Professional experience, publications, and written reports will also be considered.

English Proficiency:

• Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds need to score at least 6.5 overall in IELTS at the postgraduate level, or submit equivalent test scores.
• A pre-offer interview with a potential supervisor (in person or by telephone) is also part of the process.

For international students, the annual tuition fee for this full-time programme is £17,600.

London South Bank University offers PhD scholarships to help achieve its aim of improving lives and society. For the 2025/26 academic year, there are two main kinds of scholarship funding available: the LSBU Chancellor's Scholarships offer around 100 awards that cover tuition fees only for four years and the CTE PhD Studentships (from the College of Technology and Environment) are ten awards that cover three years of tuition fees and also provide a living allowance of £21,622 per year (for 2025/26, including London weighting). For the fourth year, which is for writing up a thesis, the tuition fees are still covered, but there is no living allowance.

These scholarships give students the chance to work with top researchers, get advanced academic training, and receive guidance and support. They also allow for involvement in community projects and provide access to important connections in different industries. These scholarships are for full-time study and are open to new PhD applicants from the UK, EU, and other international countries. However, current LSBU PhD students or those doing other doctoral studies at the university cannot apply. Those who receive a scholarship are expected to complete their PhD within four years.

Graduates with the PhD Electronic and Electrical Engineering programme at London South Bank University are prepared for careers which include:

• University Professor/Lecturer
• Research & Development Engineer
• Electrical Systems Design Engineer
• Signal Processing Engineer
• Control Systems Engineer

Applications for the PhD Electronic and Electrical Engineering programme are made directly to LSBU. But for help and more information, please contact AHZ's trained counsellors.