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Doctor of Philosophy - Computing and Electronic Systems

University of Essex

Colchester Campus — Colchester, East of England, United Kingdom

Study Level
Doctorate / PhD · Doctoral / PhD
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
October 2026
Tuition Fee
GBP 20,625
Application Fee
None listed
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Graduate Route: Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The research activity and supervision for the PhD in Computing and Electronic Systems at the institution is concentrated in several principal research areas: biometrics, evolutionary-fuzzy systems, neuro-genetic systems, computational intelligence and games, embedded systems, intelligent inhabited environments, and robotics. Their cross-disciplinary projects leverage the expertise of electronic engineers, computer scientists, mathematicians, physicists, and psychologists. The institution is one of the largest and best-resourced schools in the UK. Their work is supported by extensive networked computer facilities and software aids, alongside a wide range of testing and instrumentation equipment. The research encompasses a variety of topics, including semiconductor device physics, the theory of computation, the philosophy of computer science, computational intelligence, computer games, artificial intelligence, and robotics. Most research groups are based in laboratories that offer world-class facilities. The institution boasts impressive external research funding, amounting to multi-million pounds per year, and participates in numerous EU initiatives, undertaking projects contracted by various external bodies, including government and industrial organizations. Studying within this School provides both recent graduates and practicing engineers with opportunities to acquire new skills or enhance their existing ones. Graduates have advanced to various senior positions in industry and academia. Some of the companies and organizations employing former graduates include Alcatel Submarine, BT Group, QinetiQ, Dolby Laboratories, Fujitsu, the Royal Air Force, as well as positions within the University and Imperial College, London.
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Credential
Doctoral / PhD
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
GBP 20,625
Application fee
None listed
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
October 2026, October 2027, October 2028
Application deadline
Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Colchester Campus

Colchester, East of England, United Kingdom

Wivenhoe Park

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Graduate Route
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About the Institution

The University of Essex is a school where curiosity prevails, and where exploring new ways of thinking and pushing boundaries, isn’t just encouraged, it’s expected. The University of Essex was named University of the Year at the Times Higher Education Awards 2018 for their determination to do things differently and put student success at the centre of everything they do. Essex boasts a massive 350-mile coastline, the 2nd longest of any county in England. There’s plenty to explore across the county, from countryside walks to award-winning beaches. Students can even try a plate of freshly caught...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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