Overview
This Electrical Engineering and Computer Science programme offered by Queen's University Belfast provides opportunities to undertake original research across a broad spectrum of engineering and computing disciplines. Candidates work within an international research community, refining specialist investigative skills while contributing new knowledge in areas that advance connectivity, automation, security, data-driven technologies, and next-generation electronic systems.
Research Impact
Queen’s is a leader in commercial impact and one of the five highest performing universities in the UK
for intellectual property commercialisation. We have created over 80 spin-out companies. Three of these -
Kainos, Andor Technology and Fusion Antibodies - have been publicly listed on the London Stock Exchange.
Research Projects
Queen’s has strong collaborative links with industry in Northern Ireland, and internationally. It has a
strong funding track record with EPSRC and the EC H2020 programme.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Hybrid Co-packaging of a PIC with Miniature Free-Space Optical Elements
- Advanced digital and communications technology
- Electric Power and Energy Systems
- High Frequency Electronics
- System-on-Chip
- Signals and Systems
- Digital Signal Processing
- Gigabit/sec wireless
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
We accept applications for PhD study throughout the year and we can offer varied start dates.
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Delivered
Campus Location
- Belfast, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Electrical Engineering Computer Sciences View 24 other PhDs in Electrical Engineering in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
IELTS & PTE Test Preparation
Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.
- Study on your own schedule
- Live classes with current and ex-examiners
- Accurate score assesment, always
- E2 Score Guarantee - Get your score or your money back!
Other requirements
General requirements
- The minimum academic requirement for admission to a research degree programme is normally an Upper Second Class Honours degree from a UK or ROI HE provider, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. Further information can be obtained by contacting the School.
- International students wishing to apply to Queen's University Belfast (and for whom English is not their first language), must be able to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study or research. Non-EEA nationals must also satisfy UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) immigration requirements for English language for visa purposes.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents28900 GBP / year≈ 28900 GBP / year
Living costs
Belfast
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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