The Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a research degree awarded for making a significant contribution to knowledge in our case to the subjects associated with Electrical and Electronic Engineering. The period of research is three to four years.The Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering is one of the largest electrical and electronic engineering schools in the UK. We have strong links with industry in a number of sectors and are renowned for our theoretical and applied research. We have over 70 academic staff and their research interests cover virtually all aspects of the subject from the generation and distribution of electrical energy through to photonics and functional materials.
Which department am I in?
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Study options
Full Time
(3 Years)
Tuition fees
£29,900.00 (32,57,790)
per year
International, including EU, students (per annum): Band A - £29,900; Band B - £32,400; Band C - £37,900, Band D - £45,900; Band E £60,800; and discussed this with a supervisor.
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved
Start date
September 2027
Venue
Main Campus
Oxford Road,
Manchester,
Greater Manchester,
M13 9PL, Northern England, United Kingdom
Entry requirements
For international students
The standard academic entry requirements for a Doctorate level programme (e.g. PhD) is an Upper Second UK honours degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant science or engineering discipline or a first degree with an additional pass in a UK Masters degree (or international equivalent)
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.