University of Plymouth

PhD Electrical and Electronic Engineering

University of PlymouthPlymouth, United Kingdom

Course overview

The Doctoral College works with staff and students in all areas of the University’s research to ensure that our diverse community of postgraduate researchers are offered the best possible experience. Most of our programmes can be studied full time or part time and comprise input from researchers, current practitioners, professional bodies, business and industry. This ensures they are current, relevant and stimulating, and enable you to develop practical skills sought by employers.

Key highlights

  • Supported by a Doctoral College serving postgraduate researchers across the University
  • Programmes draw on input from practitioners, professional bodies and industry
  • Develops practical skills sought by employers

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 International applicants will be required to provide evidence of their English language ability, for example by achieving an IELTS score of 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each element) or equivalent, see our English language requirements. Pre-sessional English language courses are available if you do not meet these requirements.

Scholarships

  • International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

    £4,000 off tuition fees in year one

    Up to £4,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Electrical engineer
  • Electronic engineer
  • Research scientist
  • Postdoctoral research associate
  • University lecturer
  • Research and development engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: Please visit our fees and costs of studying page for information about fees. You are responsible for meeting all of the costs related to your own research project, beyond the resources available in the department. | International: Please visit our fees and costs of studying page for information about fees. You are responsible for meeting all of the costs related to your own research project, beyond the resources available in the department.

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 Plymouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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