A Doctor of Philosophy programme is offered where students engage in novel research supervised by academic members of staff. This is typically three years of fulltime study and normally follows on from a Master of Science Degree.
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10
3 Years
No closing date. Admissions subject to availability of supervisors and academic place.
Research And Projects At Postgraduate Level Are Dynamic, Relevant And Exciting, In Wide Areas Of Specialisation Which Include:
– Renewable Energy Generation And The Smart Grid
– Robotics And Automation
– Design Of High Voltage Equipment
– Renewable Energy Generation And The Smart Grid
– Robotics And Automation
– Design Of High Voltage Equipment
Graduates Can Go On To Advance Their Studies To A Doctoral Level In Wide Areas Of Specialisation Including:
-Advanced Long- And Short-Range Communications Systems
– Advanced Mobile Networks
– Advanced Mobile Networks
-Microwave Systems & Antenna Designs
– Superconductivity Applications
– Nano Transistor Design
The Computer Engineering Graduates Can Go On To Doctoral Degrees That Advance Their Studies At UKZN In Wide Areas Of Specialisation Including, But Not Limited To:
-Next-Generation Computer Networks
– Mobile And Sensor Networking
– Tactical Communications For Military Applications
– Internet Of Things (IoT) Applications
– Network And Data Security
– Nano Transistor Design
Electrical Engineer : Design, develop, and maintain electrical systems in power, transport, and industrial sectors.
Electronics Engineer: Work with circuits, embedded systems, and consumer electronics.
Telecommunications Engineer: Build and manage communication networks, including mobile, satellite, and internet systems.
Control Systems Engineer: Design automation systems for factories, vehicles, and smart infrastructure.
Renewable Energy Engineer : Design and implement solar, wind, and other sustainable energy systems.
