Doctor of Philosophy in Photonic and Electronic Systems at University of Cambridge

Programme overview

The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Photonic and Electronic Systems offers a four-year MRes + PhD (1+3) course in collaboration with University College London (UCL). The four-year course comprises an initial year undertaking the Photonic and Electronic Systems MRes programme, followed by a three-year PhD programme. Continuation on to the PhD is conditional on satisfactory performance in the MRes year.

What you will study

All students will be equipped with the fundamental concepts in this area and will have the opportunity to specialise in chosen areas (taught courses may include computer vision, image processing, RF circuits, network software, optical transmission networks, biosensors etc). All students are required to complete two mini-project reports, each of not more than 10,000 words.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a Good II.i Honours Degree. Applications are invited from outstanding graduates in a relevant science (physics, mathematics, natural sciences, geology and geographical science, social sciences, materials science, etc) or in engineering (chemical, civil, electronic and electrical, mechanical, etc). Applicants with other relevant qualifications or extensive relevant industry experience who can show evidence of scientific and engineering research capability may also apply. English language: IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall (Listening 7.0, Writing 7.0, Reading 6.5, Speaking 7.0). International applicants needing a visa require ATAS clearance after an offer.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,208 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

International applicants: GBP 42,546 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 1+3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/egegpdele/apply

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