Telecommunications, Ph.D. / M.Phil.
Swansea UniversityBay Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Start dates: 1st October, 1st January, 1st April & 1st July. As a world-leader in the research areas of power semiconductor technology and devices, power electronics, nanotechnology and biometrics, and advanced numerical modelling of micro and nanoelectronic devices, Swansea University provides an excellent base for your research. Previous projects have included: Parallel 3D Finite Element Monte Carlo Device Simulations Of Multigate Transistors Modelling of Metal-Semiconductor Contacts for the Next Generation of Nanoscale Transistors Novel GaN HEMT Switches for Power Management: Device Design, Optimization and Reliability Issues
Key highlights
- Research base in power semiconductor technology and power electronics
- Expertise in nanotechnology, biometrics and nanoelectronic device modelling
- Past projects include Monte Carlo simulations of multigate transistors
- Previous research on GaN HEMT switches for power management
- Four start dates a year: October, January, April and July
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — or above
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.
Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.
Careers this course leads to
- Research scientist
- Postdoctoral researcher
- University lecturer
- Semiconductor device engineer
- Telecommunications engineer
- Power electronics engineer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,006 per year | International: £23,800 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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