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Electrical and Electronic Engineering (PhD, MSc by research) at University of Bristol

University of Bristol, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering has an international reputation for world-leading research in areas such as mobile and wireless communication systems, microelectronics, electrical energy management, photonics and optical communications, artificial vision and image analysis, and high-performance networks. It collaborates with more than 30 industrial organisations and has been successful in attracting substantial research funding from diverse sources in the UK, Europe and overseas. The department has a strong research profile, currently with 30 academic staff, more than 60 postgraduate research students and 30 full-time research assistants contributing to numerous research projects.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering  |  Duration: MScR: up to two years full-time, up to four years years part-time. PhD: up to four years full-time, up to eight years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: From September 2027  |  Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

Students from this programme typically go into a variety of careers, including working in research or academic roles at universities in the UK and overseas. A large number of students go on to work in industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

PhD: applicants must hold/achieve a minimum of a merit at master's degree level (or international equivalent) in a relevant discipline. Applicants without a master's qualification may be considered on an exceptional basis, provided they hold a first class undergraduate degree. Please note, acceptance will also depend on readiness to pursue a research degree. English language: profile level E.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,343 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 28,300 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

Intake: From September 2027

Duration: MScR: up to two years full-time, up to four years years part-time. PhD: up to four years full-time,

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