University of Essex

PhD Computing and Electronic Systems

University of EssexColchester Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

The PhD Computing and Electronic Systems at the University of Essex is a research opportunity that focuses on in-depth study within the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering. 

The research areas covered in this programme include robotics, embedded systems, biometrics, and advanced intelligent systems like computational intelligence and games. The course aims to train students to become researchers by providing supervision and world-class facilities such as a dedicated Brain-Computer Interfaces Lab and a Robot Arena.

This three to four-year full-time programme has no formal teaching structure, but students will have personal interactions with expert supervisors. Assessment methods include the submission of an 80,000-word thesis and an oral examination, also known as a viva voce.

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

Graduates of the PhD Computing and Electronic Systems from the University of Essex can pursue roles in:

  • Specialist in Cybersecurity or Network Systems

  • Financial Technology (FinTech)

  • Data Science/Machine Learning

  • Computer Hardware Engineering

  • IT Business Architecture and Systems Design

Cost of study

The annual tuition fee for international students taking the PhD in Computing and Electronic Systems in the University of Essex is £19,650.

Admission

Interested students should apply directly to the University through its online application portal. Speak to our trained counsellors for help with

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