Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before Oct 2026, International This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
- Apply before Jan 2027, International This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
- Apply before Feb 2027, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before Apr 2027, International This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
- Apply before May 2027, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before Jul 2027, International This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
- Apply before Aug 2027, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
Language
English
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OR 88
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Swansea, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Communications Engineering
Overview
About the program
As a world-leader in the research areas of power semiconductor technology and devices, power electronics, nanotechnology and biometrics, and advanced numerical modelling of micro and nanoelectronic devices, Swansea University provides an excellent base for your Telecommunications research.
Programme Structure
Previous projects have included:
- Parallel 3D Finite Element Monte Carlo Device Simulations Of Multigate Transistors
- Modelling of Metal-Semiconductor Contacts for the Next Generation of Nanoscale Transistors
- Novel GaN HEMT Switches for Power Management: Device Design, Optimization and Reliability Issues
Academic requirements
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Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL iBT
OR 88
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2:1 level (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or a similar relevant engineering or science discipline.
- As well as academic qualifications, Admissions decisions may be based on other factors, including (but not limited to): the standard of the research synopsis/proposal, performance at interview, intensity of competition for limited places, and relevant professional experience.
- As standard, two references are required before we can progress applications to the College/School research programme Admissions Tutor for consideration.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees. Non-residents: 47,200 AUD / year (≈ 25,000 GBP / year)
- Domestic Tuition fee for the domestic students. Citizens or residents: 9,735 AUD / year (≈ 5,156 GBP / year)
Living costs
Swansea
United Kingdom
1,373-2,604 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Telecommunications.
Available Scholarships
- International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries — Swansea University, Swansea, United Kingdom. Grant: 5000 GBP. Deadline: Not specified. Merit-based
- Commonwealth PhD Scholarships — Swansea University, Swansea, United Kingdom. Grant: Various benefits. Deadline: Not specified
- Music Scholarships at Swansea University — Swansea University, Swansea, United Kingdom. Grant: 650 GBP. Deadline: Not specified. Merit-based
- Swansea University Sport Scholarship — Swansea University, Swansea, United Kingdom. Grant: 2000 GBP. Deadline: Not specified. Merit-based
- Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES) — Swansea University, Swansea, United Kingdom. Grant: Various benefits. Deadline: Not specified. Merit-based
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — U.S. government. Grant: Various benefits. Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship — ServiceScape. Grant: 1000 USD. Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships — ACES Education Fund. Grant: 3500 USD. Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation. Grant: Various benefits. Deadline: Not specified. Merit-based
- Scholarships for PhD Students — Junhua Li. Grant: 19000 GBP. Deadline: Not specified. Merit-based
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Boustany Foundation. Grant: Various benefits. Deadline: 28 Feb 2027. Merit-based
- Amberscholar Scholarship — Amber Scholar. Grant: 6000 USD. Deadline: 31 Jan 2027. Merit-based
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Voice Talent Online. Grant: 1000 USD. Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — IvyPanda. Grant: 1000 USD. Deadline: 31 Oct 2026. Merit-based
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Salvado Law. Grant: 1000 USD. Deadline: 13 Jan 2027. Merit-based
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). Grant: 22500 GBP. Deadline: Not specified
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Anonymous Hope Fund. Grant: 3000 USD. Deadline: 31 Dec 2026. Need-based
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — IELTS from 6 to 9. Grant: 1500 USD. Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme. Grant: 12000 USD. Deadline: 11 Jan 2027
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