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PhD of Computing and Electronic Systems
- Colchester, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Doctor of Philosophy in Computing and Electronic Systems is a 3-year full-time doctoral research degree offered by the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering at the University of Essex.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Design and undertake an original research project in Computing and Electronic Systems. Critically evaluate specialist literature and research evidence. Apply appropriate research methods and ethics
- and communicate findings through scholarly writing and presentations.
Career outcomes
- Senior positions in industry and academia
- Computing and engineering companies and organisations
Curriculum
- Research degree with no taught timetable: you carry out an independent project in Computing and Electronic Systems under academic supervision and report it in a thesis. Study lasts 3 to 4 years full time.
Entry requirements
Academic
- UK entry: You will need a good honours degree and a Masters degree
- or equivalent
- In a related subject. A well-developed research proposal is also essential
- You will normally be required to attend an interview/Skype interview for acceptance
- acceptance is subject to research expertise in the department.
- International equivalents are listed by country on the course page.
Accepted academic background
Good master's degree (or UK 2:1/2:2 honours for some departments) in a related subject, Research proposal (Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences) or department pro forma (Science and Health), CV, References.
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research Proposal.
How to apply
- Check the course page
- Research proposal needs and deadlines. Apply online through the postgraduate application system. Upload transcripts
- English language evidence
- Research proposal or department pro forma
- CV and references as the course asks. Attend an interview if the department requires one. Accept the offer and pay the tuition fee deposit (or show recognised sponsor funding) to receive your CAS. Apply for a Student visa with the CAS and proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £21,675 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £32,502 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Science and Health |
| Department | School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 360 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
Tuition is £21,675 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £32,502 GBP. The estimated living cost is £12,768 GBP.
An interview is required.

