Communication Systems PhD
Lancaster University
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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OCT-26

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3 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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4 Years

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We welcome applications from well-qualified and motivated students for PhD study (three years full-time, four to six years part-time).You’ll work under individual supervision to become a leading expert in your area, while research training courses will support your learning and help you realise your maximum potential. Annual progress review panels keep your work on track and our seminar programmes and state-of-the-art facilities provide access to ideas and technologies to stimulate your ...Read more

We welcome applications from well-qualified and motivated students for PhD study (three years full-time, four to six years part-time).You’ll work under individual supervision to become a leading expert in your area, while research training courses will support your learning and help you realise your maximum potential. Annual progress review panels keep your work on track and our seminar programmes and state-of-the-art facilities provide access to ideas and technologies to stimulate your development as a research scientist.There will be numerous opportunities to collaborate and to present your research nationally and internationally via our extensive research and industrial partnerships. Also, you will have the opportunity to work as a teaching assistant on our taught programmes a valuable source of experience and income.We recommend that you visit our website to read the latest information about our research interests and projects. Here you will also find details on preparing PhD proposals, on contacting individual staff and on funding.

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66/279
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Harry
10 Jul 25

Very cool university. Good to attend..Read more

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Ibrahim
10 Jan 24

Best is the careers team and university services, worst is the location..Read more

Entry requirements

Students need to have 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in communications systems engineering, or its equivalent, in an engineering or associated discipline. We may also consider non-standard applicants.

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10 Jul 25
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10 Jan 24
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Lancaster University
Lancaster, Bailrigg Lancaster Lancashire LA1 4YW United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Lancaster  1.7 miles away

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