School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

PhD Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Programme code 8205
Duration

4 years
Course type

Full-time, Part-time route available
Study location Plymouth
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The Doctoral College works with staff and students in all areas of the University’s research to ensure that our diverse community of postgraduate researchers are offered the best possible experience. Most of our programmes can be studied full time or part time and comprise input from researchers, current practitioners, professional bodies, business and industry. This ensures they are current, relevant and stimulating, and enable you to develop practical skills sought by employers.

Course details

  • Programme overview

  • This full time or part time doctoral programme is suitable for people who have a particular research question or topic in mind, and wish to explore this through independent study in order to produce an original contribution to the subject. If you aspire to a research career this is the most appropriate research degree to undertake. You will be guided by a small supervisory team of academic experts under the direction of a Director of Studies.
    You will be expected to fully engage with skills development and training and to present your research in a range of scholarly contexts.
    Your PhD will be assessed via submission of either a written thesis (up to 80,000 words), or one that combines critical writing with artistic, creative and/or professional practice, and a viva voce (an oral examination).
    For full details of what doing a PhD entails at the University of Plymouth, please visit our Postgraduate research degrees page .

Entry requirements

UK/EU

A relevant degree with honours or an equivalent professional qualification. Other qualifications accompanied by substantial experience in an appropriate field may also be considered. Non-standard applications will be considered on a case by case basis.

International

Please view the country specific pages for further information regarding the equivalency of your degree. International applicants will be required to provide evidence of their English language ability, for example by achieving an IELTS score of 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each element) or equivalent, see our English language requirements. Pre-sessional English language courses are available if you do not meet these requirements.

We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for postgraduate taught programmes. Tell me more about scholarships and bursaries.

Fees, costs and funding
Please visit our fees and costs of studying page for information about fees.
You are responsible for meeting all of the costs related to your own research project, beyond the resources available in the department.
Please visit our funding for postgraduate research students page to find out more about issues related to fees, funding, loans and paying for your programme of study.

How to apply

Apply online

In addition to completing the online application form (which includes space for a personal statement), you must also upload a research project proposal. Your research proposal should outline your research topic, your key aims and the research question/problem you are addressing, a brief literature review, your proposed methodology, and an explanation of why this topic is significant or important.
Your personal statement should briefly explain why you have chosen to apply to our programme and what you feel you can offer our research community.
Submitting your application
Complete your application and upload supporting documents to the Doctoral College by completing our online application form.
Questions on the application process?
We're here to help. Please contact the Doctoral College and we'll be happy to assist you.
More information and advice for applicants can be referenced in our admissions policy which can be found on the student regulations, policies and procedures page. Prospective students are advised to read the policy before making an application to the University.
 
 
 
 

Facilities

Our specialist laboratories provide experience with real-world applications, support skill development, enhance learning, and encourage collaboration.

The Clean Room - Brunel laboratory
Energy and Sustainability Laboratory
Nanomaterials and Devices Lab
 
 

Research groups

Silicon Wafers and Microcircuits - A wafer is a thin slice of semiconductor material, such as a crystalline silicon, used in electronics for the fabrication of integrated circuits.
Nanotechnology and Electronics Research Group
Discover interdisciplinary research opportunities at the interfaces of nanotechnology, electronics and other disciplines
Wind turbines - renewable energy - getty
Power electronics and renewable energy
Explore our research on how advanced coding methods are applied to optimise the delivery of renewable energy

Academic staff

Dr Tamer Kamel Lecturer in Power Electronics and Renewable Energy


Lecturer in Power Electronics and Renewable Energy

Dr Adrian Ambroze Associate Professor of Digital Communications Engineering


Associate Professor of Digital Communications Engineering

Dr Shakil Awan Associate Professor in Electronics and Nanotechnology


Associate Professor in Electronics and Nanotechnology

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Funding for postgraduate research students

If you are considering starting a postgraduate research course, you could get help to pay for your course and living costs.
Find out more about the funding options available to you
Coastal Processes Research Group Perranporth beach