
Electronic and Electrical Engineering PhD
London South Bank UniversitySouthwark Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
London South Bank University (LSBU) is the top modern university in London for world-leading and internationally excellent research and Grade Point Average in General Engineering - Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021. The School of Engineering has a strong culture of research and enterprise. This success is underpinned by a strong record of external income generation with the total current contract value of research and enterprise awards exceeding £4m.
Income is generated from a wide range of sources including the research councils, European Union, industry, Government, charities, consultancy and Knowledge Transfer Partnerships where the School is one of the leaders nationally. Our research is to a very large degree interdisciplinary and collaborative with strong national and international links. There is an extensive research infrastructure including a new £2.8m Centre for Renewable and Efficient Energy in Buildings.
We're the number one London modern university for graduate prospects in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Complete University Guide 2019). Research areas LSBU has research groups relating to this field of study: Biomedical and communications Intelligent monitoring and asset management Robotics A member of staff, expert in the chosen field, is directly responsible for guiding and supporting your research programme. As a research student you'll become part of our thriving academic community.
A PhD, by definition, is an original contribution to knowledge. A research degree is different from a taught course. Research students are expected to self-direct their learning with support from a supervisory team.
Key highlights
- Research groups in biomedical and communications engineering and robotics
- Research group in intelligent monitoring and asset management
- Dedicated expert supervisor guides and supports your research programme
- Interdisciplinary, collaborative research with strong national and international links
- Research infrastructure includes £2.8m Centre for Renewable and Efficient Energy in Buildings
- School is a national leader in Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — or above
- Additional condition: interview — Before an offer is made, you will be invited to an interview with your potential supervisor, in person or by telephone.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
LSBU Loyalty Award
20% discount on the tuition fee.
Up to 20% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Electrical engineering research scientist
- Electronics engineer
- Robotics engineer
- Communications systems engineer
- University lecturer in electrical and electronic engineering
- Postdoctoral research associate
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,190 per year | International: £18,200 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 London South Bank University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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