PhD Electronic Engineering
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:
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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:
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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 £6,000Kent 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 feesKent Graduate Scholarship
20% fee reduction for post-graduate taught programmes at the University of Kent.
Up to 20% of feesKent International Scholarship for Undergraduates
Scholarship value - £5,000
Up to £5,000Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught
Scholarship value - £5000
Up to £5,000Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught (KBS)
Scholarship value £3000
Up to £3,000Kent LLM Solicitors’ Practice Scholarship (Canterbury)
£2,000 tuition fee discount (Home Students); £2,000 tuition fee discount (Overseas Students).
Up to £2,000KMMS 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 £1,500Music Performance Scholarship
£1,000 awarded each year to talented instrumentalists and singers studying for any degree at the University of Kent.
Up to £1,000Sanctuary 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 £3,000The “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 £3,000The 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:
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Academic Researcher
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Lecturer
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Electronic Engineer
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Communications Engineer
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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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