University of Kent

PhD Electronic Engineering

University of Kent

Course overview

The PhD Electronic Engineering at the University of Kent is a research-focused degree that allows students to explore various aspects of electronic engineering.  The school offers research-led degrees in areas of electronics, such as Communications, Control and Information Engineering, in a highly stimulating academic environment.

 

The School is well-equipped with a wide range of laboratory and computing facilities as well as software packages for teaching and research support. The School has facilities for designing embedded systems using programmable logic and ASIC technology, supported by CAD tools and development software from industry-leading international companies, such as National Instruments® and Mentor Graphics™, among others.

 

Students studying communications have access to commercial and in-house software tools for designing microwave, RF, optoelectronics, and antenna systems, such as ADS™, CST™, and HFSS™. The programme is aligned to the national Researcher Development Framework. Covers a broad scope of topics, including subject-specific research skills, research management, personal effectiveness, communication skills, networking and teamworking, and career management skills.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

 

  • International students applying for the PhD in Electronic Engineering at the University of Kent are required to present a 2.1 or higher honours degree or MSc with Merit or above in an electronics, computing, or related electronics subject.

 

English Language Proficiency:

 

  • International students applying for the PhD in Electronic Engineering at the University of Kent are required to present an IELTS of at least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in each band.

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship

    Scholarship value up to £10,000.

  • Kent Ambition to Succeed Scholarship

    Scholarship holders can expect to receive between £500-£2,000 for each year of study (pro-rata for part-time students), subject to satisfactory academic progress.

  • Kent Business School Beaconhouse PG Progression Scholarship

    Tuition fee discount scholarship of £6,000.

    Up to £6,000

  • Kent Business School Dean's Excellence Scholarship Award

    Awards of up to £3,000

  • Kent Business School MBA Scholarship

    50% off Tuition Fee.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • Kent Graduate Scholarship

    20% fee reduction for post-graduate taught programmes at the University of Kent.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Kent International Scholarship for Undergraduates

    Scholarship value - £5,000

    Up to £5,000

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught

    Scholarship value - £5000

    Up to £5,000

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught (KBS)

    Scholarship value £3000

    Up to £3,000

  • Kent LLM Solicitors’ Practice Scholarship (Canterbury)

    £2,000 tuition fee discount (Home Students); £2,000 tuition fee discount (Overseas Students).

    Up to £2,000

  • KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Academic Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9, 790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Support Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Kingsman Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Widening Participation Scholarship

    £1,500 maintenance per annum for a maximum of 5 years.

    Up to £1,500

  • Music Performance Scholarship

    £1,000 awarded each year to talented instrumentalists and singers studying for any degree at the University of Kent.

    Up to £1,000

  • Sanctuary Scholarships

    Tuition fees waived for the duration of your programme of study, or until you are able to access other Student Finance funding.

  • Sasha Roberts Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The “Ambition” Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £1,500 for Full Time UK students; £750 per year for Part Time UK students; £3,000 for Full Time Overseas students.

  • The CAMEMS Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The Widening Participation Ambition Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £5,000 for UK students (£2,500 per year for part time students).

Career opportunities

The following are possible job opportunities that graduates of a PhD Electronic Engineering from the University of Kent  can explore upon graduation: 

 

  • Academic Researcher

  • Lecturer

  • Electronic Engineer

  • Communications Engineer

  • Control Systems Engineer

Cost of study

International students applying for the PhD Electronic Engineering at the University of Kent are required to pay £23,500 to cover tuition costs.

Admission

International students can apply for this course directly through the university’s website or the international student application form. Please speak with our trained advisors for assistance.

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