MPhil and PhD Research Degrees

The MPhil and PhD degree programmes enable students to study a chosen area of research with leading researchers in the Department. These degrees are awarded following the successful submission of a thesis and subsequent oral examination. The normal period of study is two years for an MPhil degree and three years for the PhD degree. In cases where external funding has been secured, a four year PhD programme is available. At the end of the first year, the PhD student will submit a preliminary report and undergo an oral examination to confirm their aptitude to continue their PhD study. In their third year, PhD students are expected to present a seminar on their work to the Department; the overall intention is to give research students the opportunity to develop both oral and written communications skills which are essential in a modern engineering environment. The progress of all research students is continually guided by a supervisor and a thesis advisory panel. Students often have the opportunity to present their work at UK and overseas conferences and their work is frequently published in international journals.

For details of PhD research projects currently available, please look through our PhD project pages.

Electronics is a wide-ranging subject and enquiries are welcomed from well-qualified graduates and final-year undergraduates in Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics or equivalent.

For applicants whose native language is not English, the minimum University English language requirements of IELTS 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each of the four language components) or the equivalent are expected.

Admissions Enquiries: Helen Fagan
Postgraduate Admissions Tutor: Dr. Steve Smith
Tel: (+44) 01904 324485

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