Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Queen's University Belfast

Undergraduate PhD Full-time 3 Years Electrical and electronic engineering

Electrical and Electronic Engineering PhD is an undergraduate degree at Queen's University Belfast, based in Belfast, taught full-time over 3 years.

About this course

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.

Within the School we have a number of specialist research centres. As part of a lively community of over 100 full-time and part-time research students you’ll have the opportunity to develop your research potential in a vibrant research community that prioritises the cross-fertilisation of ideas and innovation in the advancement of knowledge.

Many PhD studentships attract scholarships and top-up supplements. PhD programmes provide our students with the opportunity to acquire an extensive training in research techniques.

MPhil programmes provide our students with the opportunity to acquire an extensive training in research techniques.

Under the direction of your supervisory team you will be expected to submit your thesis at the end of two years for MPhil (or part-time equivalent).

Study Options

This course is available in 4 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: PhD

Location: Belfast

Part-time

Duration: 6 Years

Qualification: PhD

Location: Belfast

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: MPhil

Location: Belfast

Part-time

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: MPhil

Location: Belfast

Career Prospects

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Course Details

Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Belfast
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Electrical and electronic engineering