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PhD Optical Networks

University of Hertfordshire

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    College Lane - Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-DEC-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

To conduct research and provide contribution to knowledge and innovation in areas relevant to Optical Communications and Networks and associated technologies. In particular in Optical and Wireless Network Architectures, Next-Generation Passive Optical networks (NGPONs), MAC protocols and algorithms for NGPONs, 5G Radio Access Networks, Crosshaul (xhaul) Networks, Software Defined Networks (SDN) and Satellite IP Networks. Our PhD programmes enable students to develop specialist research skills and knowledge. We aim to provide PhD projects that will challenge and in some cases even inspire our students. If you are self-motivated and want to improve your ability to understand and solve engineering problems, then a PhD with us may be right for you.

Tuition fees

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£ 17,420per year

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University information

University of Hertfordshire

University of Hertfordshire

  • University League Table

    82nd

  • Campus address

    University of Hertfordshire, College Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9AB, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Mathematics

    54th out of 65 7

    58th out of 72 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 244
    127 52%

    46th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    46th

    13

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    n/a

  • Entry standards

    / Max 225
    132 59%

    38th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    51st

    31

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.66 67%

    70th

    13

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