University of Birmingham
School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Course/Program description
Research in the School
We offer research degrees in the mainstream areas of communications, control engineering, digital systems, power and solid-state devices and also in specialised areas such as acoustics and sonar and image processing and high temperature superconductivity. The recently formed Education Technology Group aim to develop the educational software and communication devices needed for education and work in the post-networked society. We have strong links with industry particularly BT, DERA, LUL and Kodak Ltd. The School’s Research Assessment Exercise rating is 4 and we were awarded the top score of 24 points in the recent Assessment of Quality in Education Exercise.
Taught Courses
These courses comprise of two sections. The first consists of taught material, lectures, tutorials, short assignments and laboratory work, whilst the second section consists of a substantial project.
PhD Research Degree
- Acoustics and Sonar Systems
- Communications Engineering
- Digital Systems and Vision Processing
- Electronic Materials and Devices
- Educational Technology
- Estimation and Control
- Power Electronics and Traction Systems
Approximately 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time, this course starts on the beginning of any month.
There are approximately 60 research students in the School. Some Financial assistance may be available
MSc in Communications Engineering
- 1 year full-time, 2 - 5 years part-time
- 15 students on the course currently
- No Financial assistance available
- Dr H Ghafouri-Shiraz, Course Director
This programme is intended to provide specialist education for electronic or electrical engineering graduates who wish to deepen their expertise in communications engineering
MSc in Electronics and Information Technology
- 6 students on the course currently
- No Financial assistance available
- Mr D Pycock, Course Director
This programme aims to provide special training for a career in research and in industries concerned with digital systems for telecommunications, instrumentation, control and information processing.
MSc in Power Electronics and Drives
- 19 students on the course currently
- Possible financial assistance for home fees paying students
Dr A Forsyth, Course Director
This course provides a thorough treatment of the principles and applications of power electronics.
About theUniversity
The University of Birmingham is a major international centre for postgraduate research and teaching. It has all the benefits of a large, established university: there is a wide range of research opportunities and courses, the standard of teaching is very high and the facilities both for academic work and for social life are varied and of a good quality.
The School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering has approximately 500 undergraduates, 60 research students and 30 MSc students. Research facilities include clean rooms, a 10-kW induction motor test rig, two microwave anechoic chambers, a large network of Sun workstations and superconducting and laser ablation facilities. The School has its own library and provides a computer suite dedicated to postgraduate students.
Address Information:
| Address |
Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, England |
| Tel. No. |
+ 44(0) 121 414 4292
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| Fax No. |
+44 (0) 121 414 4291 |
| Email address |
J.Squire@bham.ac.uk |
| Course titles |
PhD Research Degree
MSc in Communications Engineering
MSc in Electronics and Information Technology
MSc in Power Electronics and Drives |
| Length of course |
See below |
| Date of Commencement |
27 September 1999 |
| Accommodation |
Available |
Student grants/
financial assistance |
See course description below |
| Admission requirements |
For research degrees a minimum of a 2.1 equivalent in a related subject
For taught courses a minimum of a 2.2 equivalent in a related subject
TOEFL 550, IELTS 6.0 |
| Class size |
See course description below |
| Fees |
Home/EU fees currently £2610 pa
Overseas fees currently £8900 pa |
National/Overseas
Students |
40/60 |
| Men/Women |
90/10 |
| Age range |
21 - 50 |
| Director of Postgraduate Studies |
Professor P S Hall |
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