PhD Computing postgraduate research degrees
Course overview
The PhD Computing postgraduate research degrees at the University of Portsmouth are a 3-year full‑time or 6-year part‑time course which offers research opportunities in areas such as cyber security, digital infrastructure, computational intelligence, robotics, and health informatics, which help in solving real‑world challenges with professional supervision.
Students of this course receive support from the Graduate School or Doctoral College, with training workshops, seminars, supervisory guidance, and access to high‑tech labs such as VR rooms, motion capture, haptic and EMG devices.
Entry requirements
Candidates for PhD Computing postgraduate research degrees in the University of Portsmouth must submit a personal statement that states their reasons for applying for this programme and relevant experiences. An academic or employer reference is also required, and applicants have the option of submitting their CV to show their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
- A 2:1 undergraduate degree or a master’s in a relevant discipline is expected, or an equivalent in a relevant subject, or a master’s degree in an appropriate area.
- Applicants with significant professional experience may be considered
English Proficiency:
- Candidates who do not have an English-speaking background need an IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in each section.
- An approved equivalent, such as TOEFL or Pearson PTE, is accepted.
Scholarships
Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship
This scholarship will take the form of a £5,000 fee reduction that will apply to your first year of study.
Up to £5,000Chevening Scholarship
GREAT Scholarships
The scholarship programme offers financial support of a minimum of £10,000 to students pursuing one-year postgraduate study in the UK.
Up to £10,000Sanctuary Scholarship
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Vice Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship
This scholarship will take the form of a £2,500 fee reduction that will apply to your first year of study.
Up to £2,500
Career opportunities
Graduates from the PhD Computing postgraduate research degrees at the University of Portsmouth often go on to roles such as:
- Academic Researcher
- Cyber Security Specialist
- AI / Machine Learning Engineer
- Robotics Engineer
- Health Informatics Consultant
Cost of study
International tuition for PhD Computing postgraduate research degrees from the University of Portsmouth ranges from £16,200 to £18,300 per year.
Admission
The University of Portsmouth PhD Computing postgraduate research degree candidates should visit the school's application portal to apply. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors for guidance.
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