University of Essex

PhD Electronic Systems Engineering

University of EssexColchester Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

This advanced research PhD is based in the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering. Students' study will focus on subjects like data communications, radio, radar, and computer vision. The School offers great facilities, including special laboratories, many networked computers, and world-class research equipment. If students study full-time, the course takes between three to four years at the Colchester Campus.

As a research degree (Level 8), there are no formal classes, allowing students to conduct deep independent study. Students are first registered as an MPhil/PhD student, converting to the PhD after showing good progress. The degree is awarded after the successful oral examination (viva) of a major research thesis, which is typically around 80,000 words long.

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component

Scholarships

  • Alumni Loyalty Discount

    First Class or Distinction, 2.1 or Merit, 2.2 or successful completion of a Masters, Graduate or PG Diploma - 20%.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Essex Futures BT– Masters Scholarship

    School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (CSEE) is delighted to be offering up to six scholarship worth £5,500 each for 1 year full time.

    Up to £5,500

  • Global Talent Masters Scholarship

    You could be eligible for a scholarship worth £5,000, paid as a discount on your tuition fee.

    Up to £5,000

  • Hugh Brogan Bursary

    If you are applying to study a History MA degree, you could be eligible for one of four available cash bursaries worth £2,500.

    Up to £2,500

  • Postgraduate Masters (PGT) International Health Bursary

    The University is offering a bursary of £776 for Masters (PGT) international students.

    Up to £776

  • Postgraduate Premium Pathway Scholarship

    You could be eligible for a tuition fee discount of £6,500, for your first year of study at Essex.

    Up to £6,500

  • Sociology and Criminology - Fuller PGT Scholarship

    The Department of Sociology and Criminology is offering scholarships of £11,025 to support six postgraduate students to study within the department in 2026-2027.

    Up to £11,025

  • The Eleonore Koch Travel Fund

    The School of Philosophical, Historical & Interdisciplinary Studies is offering a bursary of up to £5,000.

  • The Essex MBA Dean's Award

    The school is able to offer fee discounts between 10% - 100% of tuition fee value.

  • The Ronald J. Hill Fund

    The department of Government is offering a bursary of £3,000 to assist one postgraduate student within the department of Government to assist with tuition fees or living costs.

    Up to £3,000

  • University of Sanctuary Scholarship

Career opportunities

The majority of University of Essex PhD Electronic Systems Engineering graduates go on to pursue senior roles in the specialist industry or academia. The five major career paths and employers include:

 

  • Senior Researcher in Academia

  • Electronic Data Systems

  • Pfizer Pharmaceuticals

  • Bank of Mexico

  • Visa International

Cost of study

The full-time tuition fee for the PhD Electronic Systems Engineering at the University of Essex per year of study for International students is £19,650.

Admission

Candidates can submit their applications for the postgraduate course online directly to the university's online portal. We highly recommend that all applicants contact AHZ's trained counsellors for assistance with their application process.

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