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Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Ph.D.

  • Application Deadline
  • 36 months
    Duration
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Overview

Aims

The Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is awarded by the University in recognition of the successful completion of a period of supervised research and training, the results of which show convincing evidence of the capacity of the candidate to pursue research and scholarship and make an original contribution and substantial addition to knowledge. 

The results of this research shall then be embodied in a thesis or other appropriate form and must contain material of a standard appropriate for peer-reviewed publication.

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity

    You can choose to do this programme part-time or full-time.

    Full-time
    • Full-time duration 36 months
    Part-time
    • Average part-time duration 72 months
    • Intensity Flexible
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Microwave and Communication Systems (MACS)
  • Control Systems
  • Sensing, Imaging and Signal Processing (SISP)
  • Electrical Energy and Power Systems (EEPS)
  • Power Conversion (PC)
  • Microelectronics and Nanostructures (M&N)

English Language Requirements

  • Minimum required score:

    90

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  • Minimum required score:

    6.5

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General Requirements

  • Academic entry qualification overview
  • The standard academic entry requirements for a Doctorate level programme (e.g. PhD) it will be an Upper Second UK honours degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant science or engineering discipline or a first degree with an additional UK Masters degree (or international equivalent).
  • English language

Tuition Fee

  • International

    21000 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 21000 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months.

  • National

    4195 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 4195 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months.
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PhD (full-time)

  • UK/EU students (per annum): £4,195 
  • International students (per annum): Standard £21,000; Band B £22,000; Band C £23,000; Band D £25,000

Living costs for Manchester

  • 645 - 1200 GBP/month
    Living Costs

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Funding

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