PhD Radio and Mobile Communications Systems
University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
Course overview
To conduct research and make original contributions to the advancement of knowledge in the areas of (1) Mobile and Wireless Communications and Networks including topics of Communications using multiple and massive antennas, Cooperative, multiuser and relay communications, Cognitive radio communications and spectrum sensing, None-orthogonal and orthogonal multicarrier communications, Green and energy harvesting communications, Wireless power transfer and simultaneous information and power transmission, Full-duplex communication systems and networks, Millimeter wave wireless and mobile communications, and (2) Radio Frequency and Analogue Circuits and Systems with specific topics of Software defined radio transceiver architecture, RF and millimeter wave circuits and systems, Analogue and mixe
Key highlights
- Original research in mobile and wireless communications and networks
- Topics include massive MIMO, cognitive radio and spectrum sensing
- Research into green, energy harvesting and wireless power transfer systems
- Study full-duplex and millimetre wave wireless communication systems
- RF and analogue circuit research, including software defined radio transceivers
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — to include Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering, Computer Science
Scholarships
Brian May MSc scholarship in Astrophysics by Research
£2,000 for one year
Up to £2,000Helen Burchell Scholarship
A scholarship of £750 is available each year to a student on the doctoral or master's programmes in the School of Education
Up to £750The University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship - 20% Fee Discount for Herts Alumni
This scholarship is to the value of a 20% tuition fee reduction.
Up to 20% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Wireless communications research engineer
- RF design engineer
- Telecommunications systems engineer
- University lecturer or postdoctoral researcher
- Mobile network engineer
- Analogue and mixed-signal circuit design engineer
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 University of Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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