Overview
The Department of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering at University of Birmingham is very pleased to have achieved a very good performance in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) – the system for assessing the quality of research in UK.
Features
- We have a total annual research grant income of around £4 million, from a wide range of sources including the European Union, UK Research Councils, UK Government agencies, charities, and industry both in the UK and internationally.
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Curriculum:
- The University of Birmingham is situated in the second largest city – Birmingham, which is considered to be the ‘energy valley’ in the UK as well as in Europe.
- Energy research is one of the priority research areas of the university.
- The 3rd energy industry revolution is taking place where the key is the development of electrical power systems in the context of smart grids.
- Advances in electrical power systems are playing a pivotal role in the development of a sustainable energy supply, enabling efficient integration of renewable energy generation into smart grids.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
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Electrical Engineering View 26 other PhDs in Electrical Engineering in United KingdomExplore more key information
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English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant subject, an appropriate standard of English and adequate financial support.
- The requirements also allow for entry based on comparable ability, as indicated by a good UK MSc performance or a lower first degree performance plus substantial relevant experience. Learn more about entry requirements.
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International
27360 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 27360 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4778 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4778 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Birmingham
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
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