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

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OCT-25

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3 years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Lancaster University

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OCT-25

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3 years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Lancaster University

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OCT-25

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48 months

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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.

The University will use all reasonable effort to deliver the courses as described, but the University reserves the right to make changes to advertised courses. In exceptional circumstances that are beyond the University’s reasonable control (Force Majeure Events), we may need to amend the programmes and provision advertised. In this event, the University will take reasonable steps to minimise the disruption to your studies. If a course is withdrawn or if there are any fundamental changes to your course, we will give you reasonable notice and you will be entitled to request that you are considered for an alternative course or withdraw your application. You are advised to revisit our website for up-to-date course information before you submit your application.

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65/101
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10th
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
11 Apr 14

Overall it's good to be here.The academics in Lancaster are really good.. They have good lab sessions, And the courseworks are also worth doing. They even have an individual 3rd..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
04 Apr 14

It is the best experience anyone could ask for. Lancaster University provides anything a student could ever ask for. The facilities are great and the staff is very competent. It..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.

Tuition fees

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£4,786 per year

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The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.

£27,550 per year

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£27,550 per year

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Overall it's good to be here.The academics in Lancaster are really good.. They have good lab sessions, And the courseworks are also worth doing. They even have an individual 3rd...
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It is the best experience anyone could ask for. Lancaster University provides anything a student could ever ask for. The facilities are great and the staff is very competent. It...
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Lancaster University
Bailrigg Lancaster Lancashire LA1 4YW United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Lancaster  1.7 miles away

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