Overview

You’ll work under individual supervision to become a leading expert in your area, while research training courses will support your learning and help you realise your maximum potential. Annual progress review panels keep your work on track and our seminar programmes and state-of-the-art facilities provide access to ideas and technologies to stimulate your development as a research scientist.

Features

There will be numerous opportunities to collaborate and to present your research nationally and internationally in the Communication Systems programme from Lancaster University - Management School.

Also, you will have the opportunity to work as a teaching assistant on our taught programmes; a valuable source of experience and income.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

We recommend that you visit our website to read the latest information about our research interests and projects. Here you will also find details on preparing PhD proposals, on contacting individual staff and on funding.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-04-01 00:00:00

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More details

If you are applying for funding, are applying from overseas or require on-campus accommodation, we recommend that you apply as early as possible.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lancaster, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Communications Engineering View 8 other PhDs in Communications Engineering in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in communications systems engineering, or its equivalent, in an engineering or associated discipline.

We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for information.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Tuition Fee

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International

26492 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26492 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Lancaster

660 - 1140 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Communication Systems.

Available Scholarships

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