Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Queen's University Belfast

Undergraduate PhD Full-time 3 Years Electrical and electronic engineering

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