We offer MPhil, PhD, Engineering Doctorate (EngD) and Industrial Doctorate postgraduate degree programmes. All of these pathways lie within our Doctoral Programme, which is aligned to the key research areas of our two broad-based research Institutes:
A three year PhD investigating the efficiency of transient non-thermal plasma discharges for different environmental applications is offered by the High Voltage Technologies (HVT) Research group within the Institute for Energy & Environment.
The aim of this project is to take LiFi technology to the next level by designing ultra-high-speed, laser-based optical wireless communication receivers for sixth generation (6G)-and-beyond wireless systems with aggregate data rates of terabit/s (Tb/s).
The aim of this project is to take LiFi technology to the next level by designing ultra-high-speed, laser-based optical wireless communication transmitters for sixth generation (6G)-and-beyond wireless systems with aggregate data rates of terabit/s (Tb/s).
A 4-year PhD studentship is available at the University of Strathclyde, fully funded by EPSRC and Leonardo UK. It focuses on fundamental and algorithmic research into novel neuromorphic spiking neural network processing for infra-red event-driven cameras. This is a full-time PhD programme, starting no later than 1 October 2023.
This PhD seeks to make a contribution to fundamental research in the field of cognitive intelligence, and specifically in addressing the challenges of representing human decision making in a repeatable and reusable manner in a digital form to support co-generation of human-driven, artificial intelligence supported decisions within industrial contexts.
This project aligns directly with one key deliverable in the 5-year plan “Towards Industry 4.0: In-process Repair of Welding and Wire Additive Manufacturing” associated with the Strathclyde Chancellor’s Fellowship for the primary supervisor (Dr Javadi). The core of this ambitious plan is fully automated Non-Destructive Evaluation in robotic welding and Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing.
This is an exciting 42-month fully funded PhD position supported by EPSRC, Spirit AeroSystems, the world’s largest composite manufacturer, and National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS). The project has an enhanced student stipend and pays for a full Non-Destructive Evaluation training package offered through Future Innovation in Non-destructive Evaluation Centre for Doctroral Training (FIND CDT).
This project will develop chip scale optoelectronic systems through the 3-dimensional printing of nanoscale building block components such as nanolasers and thin film electronics.
You can apply for our one year MPhil or three year PhD programmes at any point during the year. We welcome speculative research proposals or you can select from our list of defined PGR projects offered by our Institutes.
All PhD students will be enrolled in the Postgraduate Certificate in Researcher Professional Development programme (PgCert RPD).
This certificate is designed to support you with your research and rewards you for things you'll do as a research student here. It'll help you improve skills which are important to professional development and employability:
All you have to do is plan these activities alongside your PhD, documenting and reflecting your journey to success along the way.
We offer EngD programmes in two research areas:
These are delivered in partnership with a number of other reputable UK universities, so do not worry if you are directed to another university website to submit your application. You can apply for these all year round. EngD students are not required to enrol on the PgCert RPD.
An Industrial Doctorate offers those currently in work, the opportunity to gain a PhD through undertaking a three-year industrial-focused research project with their employer. Your project focuses on issues relevant to the company, enabling it to gain valuable knowledge, supporting its growth and development.
Email carol.brady@strath.ac.uk for further information. Industrial Doctorate students are not required to enrol on the PgCert RPD.
Minjiang joined our Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering from China through one of our articulation programmes, before continuing his studies with a PhD. Minjiang now works for SP Energy Networks, and discusses his journey to where he is today.
All fees quoted are per academic year unless otherwise stated.
Entrants may be subject to a small fee during the writing up period.
| Scotland | £4,596 |
|---|---|
| England, Wales & Northern Ireland | £4,596 |
| International | £23,050 |
| Funding | Take a look at our funding your postgraduate research web page for funding information. You can also view our scholarships search for further funding opportunities. |
| Postgraduate research opportunities | Search for all funded and non-funded postgraduate research opportunities. |
| Additional costs | Full-time students will have access to a phone, networked printing facility and a photocopier. Students are given an annual limit of £100 worth of credit on the 1 October each year. This re-sets at the start of each academic year. Additional credit can be purchased through the online shop. International students may have associated visa and immigration costs. Please see student visa guidance for more information. |
Please note: the fees shown are annual and may be subject to an increase each year. Find out more about fees.
We're one of the leading departments of our kind, internationally recognised for our research excellence, industry engagement and first-class teaching programmes.
All our activities are driven by two broad-based research institutes, supported by 60 academic staff and more than 220 researchers. The Institutes’ expertise spans power and energy, telecommunications, signals, ultrasonics, microsystems, photonics and control systems.
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Research supervisors are assigned to you by the department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering.
We ask you to highlight a potential supervisor in your application, but the department will team you up with the best supervisor for your project.
Once we've received your application, your research proposal is passed to potential supervisors for consideration. If it's not compatible with the researcher's current projects and they are unable to supervise, it's passed along to another for consideration. If they can supervise you, they’ll confirm and nominate a potential second supervisor.
As soon as a second supervisor is confirmed, an offer will be sent to you through Pegasus, our online application system.
When you accept our offer of study, you'll receive a full offer in writing via the email address you'll have provided.
The Strathclyde Doctoral School provides a vibrant and comprehensive student-centred research and training environment in order to grow and support current and future research talent.
The School encompasses our four faculties and is committed to enriching the student experience, intensifying research outputs and opportunities, and ensuring training is at the highest level. As a postgraduate researcher, you'll automatically become a member of the Strathclyde Doctoral School.
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As part of your PhD degree, you'll be enrolled on the Postgraduate Certificate in Researcher Professional Development (PgCert RPD).
This certificate is designed to support you with your research and rewards you for things you'll do as a research student here.
It'll help you improve skills which are important to professional development and employability:
All you have to do is plan these activities alongside your doctorate, documenting and reflecting your journey to success along the way.
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You'll need a first-class or upper second-class UK Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in a relevant engineering, physical sciences or technology-based discipline from a recognised academic institution.
If English isn't your first language, you'll also need to have a recent UKVI recognised Secure English Language Test (SELT) qualification.
During the application you'll be asked for the following:
By filling these details out as fully as possible, you'll avoid any delay to your application being processed by the University.
Once you've accepted our offer, we'll need you to fulfil any academic, administrative or financial conditions that we ask.
If you're applying as a UK or EU student, you'll then be issued with your registration documentation.
An ATAS (Academic Technology Approval Scheme) clearance certificate is a mandatory requirement for some postgraduate students in science, engineering and technology.
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