Electrical & Electronic Engineering PhD
Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom
Course overview
The School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EEECS) aims to enhance the way we use technology in communication, data science, computing systems, cyber security, power electronics, intelligent control, and many related areas. You’ll be part of a dynamic doctoral research environment and will study alongside students from over 40 countries worldwide. We supervise students undertaking research in key areas of electronics and electrical engineering, including: - Power Electronics, - Robotics - Wireless Communications, - Cybersecurity - Sensor-based Systems.
Within the School we have a number of specialist research centres. As part of a lively community of over 100 full-time and part-time research students you’ll have the opportunity to develop your research potential in a vibrant research community that prioritises the cross-fertilisation of ideas and innovation in the advancement of knowledge. Many PhD studentships attract scholarships and top-up supplements.
PhD programmes provide our students with the opportunity to acquire an extensive training in research techniques.
Key highlights
- Research areas include power electronics, robotics and wireless communications
- Supervision also available in cybersecurity and sensor-based systems
- Specialist research centres based within the School
- Community of over 100 research students from over 40 countries
- Extensive training in research techniques throughout the programme
- Many studentships attract scholarships and top-up supplements
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS* score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in any component, or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University is required (
Scholarships
International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship
Year one award of between £2000 and £5000.
Up to £2,000The Burdett Trust MSc Nursing Scholarships
For Home Students: Tuition fees £7,665 Stipend £10,250. For International Students: Tuition fees £24,295 Stipend £17,000
Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Postgraduate Taught
Value: 50% of tuition fees paid for up to a maximum of two years.
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Electrical engineering research scientist
- Power electronics engineer
- Wireless communications engineer
- Robotics engineer
- Cybersecurity researcher
- University lecturer in electrical engineering
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,238 | International: £28,000
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 Queen's University Belfast, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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