Queen's University Belfast

Electrical & Electronic Engineering MPhil

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 world wide. 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. MPhil programmes provide our students with the opportunity to acquire an extensive training in research techniques.

Under the direction of your supervisory team you will be expected to submit your thesis at the end of two years for MPhil (or part-time equivalent).

Key highlights

  • Supervised research in power electronics, robotics, wireless communications and cybersecurity
  • Research also covers sensor-based systems within specialist research centres
  • Extensive training in research techniques under a supervisory team
  • Join a community of over 100 research students
  • Study alongside students from over 40 countries
  • Thesis-based programme encouraging cross-fertilisation of ideas and innovation

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS* score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in any component (*taken within the last 2 years) is required. International students wi

Scholarships

  • International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship

    Year one award of between £2000 and £5000.

    Up to £2,000
  • The 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 engineer
  • Electronics engineer
  • Research engineer
  • Power electronics engineer
  • Robotics engineer
  • Wireless communications engineer

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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