Electrical Engineering and Electronics
University of LiverpoolLiverpool, United Kingdom
Course overview
Join a world-class research environment with access to state-of-the-art laboratories and expert supervision. Our PhD in Electrical Engineering and Electronics supports innovative, interdisciplinary research in areas ranging from robotics and artificial intelligence to green energy and RF engineering. The School of Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science at the University of Liverpool offers an exciting and diverse PhD programme.
As one of the largest postgraduate research communities in the University, we are at the forefront of both fundamental and applied research. You’ll benefit from expert supervision, access to world-class facilities, and a strong interdisciplinary ethos. We offer cutting-edge projects across a broad range of themes including wireless 5G, robotics, artificial intelligence, and sustainable technologies.
Our global academic and industrial links provide opportunities for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and future career development. Training is an integral part of the programme, equipping you with advanced research and transferable skills. With a strong record in producing high-impact research and fostering future academic and industry leaders, Liverpool offers a supportive and dynamic environment for PhD study.
We welcome proposals that align with our areas of expertise, but you are also encouraged to suggest novel and interdisciplinary research topics. The School of Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science fosters a collaborative, interdisciplinary research culture that supports both academic excellence and applied innovation. With a large postgraduate community and a strong commitment to nurturing the next generation of researchers, we prioritise quality training and impactful research.
You’ll benefit from a stimulating environment with international collaborations, a broad spectrum of research areas, and a supportive ethos that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and real-world application. (Research E
Key highlights
- Research themes include robotics, AI, wireless 5G and RF engineering
- Projects in green energy and sustainable technologies
- Access to state-of-the-art laboratories and expert supervision
- Global academic and industrial links for collaboration and knowledge exchange
- Integral training in advanced research and transferable skills
- Students can propose novel and interdisciplinary research topics
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 5.5
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
E. Allison Peers Masters Scholarship in Iberian and Latin American Studies
The scholarship provides £5,000 towards fees, plus a £5,000 stipend, for students undertaking a Hispanic topic in any master's programme in the Department of Languages, Cultures and Film at the University of Liverpool.
Up to £5,000Health, Cultures and Societies Bursary
The successful candidate will receive a one-off fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Hodgson Law Scholarship
Liverpool Excellence Scholarship for Postgraduates
If you're an international student, you could be eligible for a tuition fee discount of £7,000.
Up to £7,000Liverpool Law School Hong Kong Scholarships
Two scholarships worth £1,000 each.
Up to £1,000Liverpool Law School LLM Bursaries
Two bursaries worth £500 each for Home students. Two bursaries wroth £1,000 each for international students.
MA in Chinese-English Translating and Interpreting Scholarships
Students awarded this scholarship will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Management School MBA Excellence Scholarship
50% tuition fee discounts are available.
Up to 50% of feesManuel Irujo Scholarship in Basque Studies
The scholarship provides approximately £5,000.
MusicFutures Scholarship for International Intellectual Property Law LLM
Up to five scholarships are available, each worth £12,500 in the form of a tuition fee discount.
Up to £12,500Peter Astaire Memorial Scholarship in Beatles Studies
Up to two awards are available in each academic year, with each award worth £4,000.
Up to £4,000Scholarships for MA Political Science and International Relations
The Department of Politics is pleased to announce two £5,000 scholarships for students wishing to pursue the MA in Political Science and International Relations.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Master's in Public Administration and Policy
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Education
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Film Studies
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in History
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Translation
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000University of Liverpool Humanitarian Scholarships for Master's Programmes
University of Liverpool International College (UoLIC) Excellence Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000
Careers this course leads to
- University lecturer in electrical engineering
- Postdoctoral research associate
- RF and wireless communications engineer
- Robotics research engineer
- Power and renewable energy systems engineer
- Industrial research and development engineer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,238 | International: £5,238
Admission
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