Overview

Take a deep dive into one of our research areas, such as communications and sensing, electrical power and control systems and railways systems engineering, unlocking countless senior level opportunities in academia and industry with the Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering programme at the University of Birmingham

Career opportunities

A PhD in the School of Engineering, specifically within the Department of Electronic, Electrical, and Systems Engineering, offers numerous opportunities. While it's impossible to list them all, our alumni have gone on to hold high-ranking academic positions at leading universities, run successful startups, and work in major multinational corporations with a global reach.

Additionally, some continue their academic careers at the University of Birmingham. The PhD program provides a fantastic platform for developing skills in entrepreneurship, research, and other areas, allowing you to tailor your career path and achieve maximum satisfaction and fulfilment in your future endeavours.

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Programme Structure

Research themes include

Electrical Power and Control Systems,

Railway Systems Engineering,

Communications and Sensing

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00

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If you are submitting your own research proposal, applications are accepted all year round, but if you wish to start in September, you should apply by 1 June.

Language

English

PTE Academic

64

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Industrial & Systems Engineering Electrical Engineering Electronics & Embedded Technology View 127 other Masters in Electronics & Embedded Technology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

PTE Academic

64

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant subject, an appropriate standard of English and adequate financial support.

The requirements also allow for entry based on comparable ability, as indicated by a good UK MSc performance or a lower first degree performance plus substantial relevant experience

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

28320 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28320 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

4921 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4921 GBP per year during 12 months.

UK: £2,461 part-time

Living costs for Birmingham

765 - 1134 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

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Campus Location

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Birmingham

Funding

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