PhD, EngD Industrial Doctorate Electronic electrical engineering
Course overview
The PhD, EngD & Industrial Doctorate in Electronic & Electrical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde offer several pathways for advanced research, all lying within the Doctoral Programme. This programme is aligned to the key research areas of two broad-based research Institutes: the Institute for Energy & Environment and the Institute for Sensors, Signals & Communications.
The department has three distinct routes for postgraduate research in this field. The first route is the PhD (Doctor of Philosophy). Students can apply for the three-year PhD at any time. Applicants can suggest their own research ideas or choose a project from a list of specific topics provided by the research Institutes. All PhD students will be enrolled in the Postgraduate Certificate in Researcher Professional Development (PgCert RPD) programme. This certificate is designed to support you with your research journey and will help you improve essential skills for professional development and employability.
The second route is the EngD (Engineering Doctorate). EngD programmes are available in two specific areas: Optics and Photonics Technologies and Non-Destructive Evaluation. These programmes are often run with other well-known UK universities, so applicants might be asked to submit their application on another university's website. Applications are accepted all year. Students in the EngD programme do not need to enrol in the PgCert RPD.
The last route is the Industrial Doctorate. This option is for people who already have a job. It allows them to earn a PhD by doing a three-year research project that focuses on an issue important to their employer company. This helps the company gain useful knowledge and supports its growth.
Studying a PhD, EngD & Industrial Doctorate in Electronic & Electrical Engineering from the University of Strathclyde provides the focused research environment and professional framework for your success.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements:
- To be eligible for this course, you need a high grade from your previous university degree. A first-class or upper second-class (2:1) Honours degree in a relevant subject from a recognised institution is required.
English Proficiency:
- If you are an international student, you must show that you are good at English. You need an IELTS overall score of 6.5. You must also score at least 5.5 in every section of the test (reading, writing, listening, and speaking).
Scholarships
Asylum Seeker Scholarship
Value: Cost of tuition fees and essential study costs.
BBA International Scholarship
25% fee reduction per year (three years in total).
Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship for Masters Study
The value of the scholarship award is £6,000 and will be deducted from your tuition fees.
Up to £6,000Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship for Undergraduate Study
Value: 15% of tuition fees for each year of study - typically £4,650 for first year.
Faculty of Engineering: Dean’s International Excellence Award for Masters Study
Dean’s International Excellence Awards for Masters Study worth between £9,000 and £12,000 to exceptional applicants joining a postgraduate taught programme in September 2026.
Up to £9,000Faculty of Science International Excellence Scholarship for Postgraduate Taught Masters Students
The scholarships value will range from £7,000 to £8,000.
Up to £7,000Faculty of Science International Masters Scholarship
Scholarships of £6,000 are available to new international fee-paying students.
Up to £6,000Faculty of Science International Scholarship for MRes Physics
Scholarships of £7,000 are available to new international students joining the MRes Physics in the academic year 2025/26.
Up to £7,000Faculty of Science Scholarship for Online Masters Students
Scholarships of £1,900 are available to new students joining one of our online programmes in September 2026.
Up to £1,900Faculty of Science Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students
Scholarships of between £6,000 - £7,000 per year of study are available to new international students joining an eligible undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Science in the 2026/27 academic year.
Up to £6,000Humanities & Social Sciences Alumni Scholarship: Postgraduate Taught
Value: 20% tuition fee discount.
Up to 20% of feesHumanities & Social Sciences Dean's International Excellence Scholarship
The Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences is delighted to offer a number of Deans Excellence scholarships worth £10,000 to international students.
Up to £10,000Humanities & Social Sciences: International Masters Scholarships
The scholarships will be awarded to the value of £6,000 or £8,000.
Humanities & Social Sciences: Undergraduate International Dean's Excellence Scholarship
Value: £5,000 per year of academic study.
Up to £5,000Law Postgraduate Community Bursary
Value: £700
Up to £700Masters Scholarship for Physics International Students
Scholarships of £7,000 are available to new international fee-paying students joining a postgraduate taught masters degree in the Department of Physics in September 2026.
Up to £7,000MBA Part Time - Female Leader of the Future Scholarship
he value of each award will be £6500 - deducted from tuition fees.
Up to £6,500MBA Part time Visionary Scholarship
The value of each award will be £6500 - deducted from tuition fees.
Up to £6,500SBS International Masters Scholarship
Scholarship awards will range from £7,000 to £9,000, depending on the programme and course fee.
Up to £7,000Strathclyde Business School Dean's Excellence Award for International Students
Value: Varies by course fee - Between £10,000 and £12,000
Up to £10,000Strathclyde Business School Dean's Excellence Awards (Undergraduate)
Value: 25% fee reduction per year.
Strathclyde Full Time MBA 60th Anniversary Scholarships
Value: 50% of Full Time MBA tuition fee.
Up to 50% of feesTuition Fee Reduction of 25% for NHS Employees
Up to 25% of tuition fees
Undergraduate Scholarships for Physics International Students
Scholarships of £7,000 per year of study are available to new international students.
Up to £7,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the PhD, EngD & Industrial Doctorate in Electronic & Electrical Engineering from the University of Strathclyde can pursue various careers in roles such as the following:
- Electronics Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Embedded Systems Engineer
- Design Engineer
- Telecommunications Engineer
Cost of study
To study the PhD, EngD & Industrial Doctorate in Electronic & Electrical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde, a tuition fee of £31,100 has to be paid each year. Please note that tuition fees are increased yearly.
Admission
To apply for this course, you need to use the online application platform of the university. You can also reach out to our trained counsellors at AHZ to assist you with the process.
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