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PhD of Electronic Systems Engineering
- Regina, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Doctor of Philosophy in Electronic Systems Engineering 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 Electronic Systems Engineering. 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 Electronic Systems Engineering under academic supervision and report it in a thesis. Study lasts 3 to 4 years full time.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Master degree (normally thesis-based) in the discipline with about a 70% average and a supervisor
- English proficiency as for master programmes. Source: Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research
- Grade/entry criteria: Thesis-based master degree in the discipline normally required
- graduate admission standard 70% average (2.67/4.00 per FGSR WES statement).
Accepted academic background
Master's degree (normally thesis-based) in the discipline; fully qualified for doctoral work; supervisor strongly advised before applying
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 4
- PTE Academic 59
- Duolingo 125
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Recommendation Letters
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Intent
How to apply
- Review the specific programme admission requirements and intake deadline. Complete the online application on the official university website. Provide academic transcripts
- qualifications
- applicable English-language results. Upload any additional documents required by the programme. Pay the application fee if the university requires one. Monitor the application decision and respond to the offer. Complete enrollment and immigration steps where applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $5,053 - $8,337 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $125 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Regina |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Graduate awards and departmental scholarships are available by competition. Eligibility varies by degree, department, full-time enrollment and funding cycle. No award is automatic. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $5,053 - $8,337 CAD per year. The application fee is $125 CAD. The estimated living cost is $14,500 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4, PTE Academic 59, Duolingo 125.

