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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, Northern Ireland
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3 yearsDuration
£28,000Per Year (Intl)
£26,445Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Queen's University Belfast, the PhD Electrical and Electronic Engineering provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in medicine and dentistry. Based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. 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. You’ll be part of a dynamic doctoral research environment and will study alongside students from over 40 countries worldwide. We supervise students undertaking research in key areas of electronics and electrical engineering, including: - Power Electronics, - Robotics - Wireless Communications, - Cybersecurity - Sensor-based Systems. International tuition fees are £28,000 per year, home/UK fees are £26,445 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, a 85% continuation rate, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Research Methods in Electronics
Power Electronics and Energy Conversion
Wireless Communications Systems
Cybersecurity and Network Protection
Robotics and Autonomous Systems
Sensor Technologies and Signal Processing
Doctoral Thesis Research
Professional Development for Researchers
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic69

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£28,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£84,000

Home Student Fee

£26,445

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
15%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast offers Electrical and Electronic Engineering as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#174QS World
#26UK Ranking
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