Program Overview

Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Overview

The School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EEECS) aims to enhance the way we use technology in communication, data science, computing systems, cyber security, power electronics, intelligent control, and many related areas.

Course Content

• Research training modules that focus on quantitative and qualitative research methods
• Research under the guidance of a supervisor
• Postgraduate skills training organised by the Graduate School

Research Information

Associated Research

• Research within the School is organised into research themes
• ECIT brings together, in one building, internationally recognised research groups specialising in key areas of advanced digital and communications technology
• Electric Power and Energy Systems research is focused on problems related to distributed sources of energy and their integration into power networks
• SoCaM is dedicated to the design of advanced, integrated, high-speed wireless and couples activities in High Frequency Electronics, System-on-Chip, Signals and Systems and Digital Signal Processing, and for Gigabit/sec wireless

PhD Opportunities

• PhD opportunities are available in a wide range of subjects in electronics and electrical engineering, aligned to the specific expertise of our PhD supervisors

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

Career Prospects

• For further information on career opportunities at PhD level, please contact the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences Student Recruitment Team

Course Structure

• There is no specific course content as such
• You are expected to take research training modules that are supported by the School
• You are also expected to carry out your research under the guidance of your supervisor

Assessment

• Assessment processes for the Research Degree differ from taught degrees
• Students will be expected to present write up their work at regular intervals to their supervisor
• A formal assessment process takes place annually

Feedback

• Supervisors will offer feedback on the research work at regular intervals throughout the period of registration on the degree

Facilities

• Full time PhD students will have access to a shared office space and access to a desk with personal computer and internet access

Entrance 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

International Students

• For information on international qualification equivalents, please check the specific information for your country

English Language Requirements

• Evidence of an IELTS* score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in any component, or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University is required

Tuition Fees

• Northern Ireland (NI): £5,006
• Republic of Ireland (ROI): £5,006
• England, Scotland or Wales (GB): £5,006
• EU Other: £25,600
• International: £25,600

Additional Course Costs

• There are no specific additional course costs associated with this programme

Funding and Scholarships

• PhD Opportunities
• Funded Doctoral Training Programmes
• PhD loans
• International Scholarships

How to Apply

• Apply using our online Postgraduate Applications Portal and follow the step-by-step instructions on how to apply

Find a Supervisor

• If you're interested in a particular project, we suggest you contact the relevant academic before you apply, to introduce yourself and ask questions

Research Projects

• AI-driven Radio Frequency Semiconductor On-wafer Measurement System for Future Industrial Applications
• Retrodirective antenna technology for fast tracking of supersonic platforms
• Scalable Low Temperature Ultrafast Laser Materials Manufacturing of Glass

People Teaching You

• Prof Simon Cotton
• Dr Neil Buchanan
• Dr Hamza Shakeel

Bench Fees

• Some research programmes incur an additional annual charge on top of the tuition fees, often referred to as a bench fee

How Do I Fund My Study?

• PhD Opportunities
• Funded Doctoral Training Programmes
• PhD loans
• International Scholarships

Funding & Scholarship Finder

• The Funding & Scholarship Finder helps prospective and current students find funding to help cover costs towards a whole range of study related expenses.