PhD Electronic Engineering at University of Kent

Programme overview

A research PhD in Electronic Engineering at Kent's School of Engineering, where research students join one of the School's research groups with access to laboratory, computing and embedded-systems design facilities.

Department: School of Engineering | Duration: 3 to 4 years full-time, 6 to 7 years part-time | Intake: September, January, April | Study mode: full-time or part-time (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Independent research within a research group, with regular research seminars and workshops and the possibility of presenting work at international conferences.

Career pathways

Graduates are in a strong position to build a long-term career in the discipline, developing problem solving, independent thought, report writing, time management, leadership, teamwork and communication skills.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 2.1 or above in a related subject. A 2.1 or higher honours degree, or an MSc with Merit or above, in electronics, computing or a related electronics subject. Applicants are considered individually; additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account. International applicants: English language level Good (CEFR B2), for example IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component, or PTE Academic 63 with at least 59 in each sub-test; a degree from a UK university or a majority English-speaking country is also accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time. Guide figure for new and returning UK postgraduate research courses; the 2027/28 UK research rate had not been set by the Research Councils UK Source

International applicants: GBP 23,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September, January, April

Duration: 3 to 4 years full-time, 6 to 7 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/apply

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