PhD Digital Technologies at Loughborough University

Programme overview

London is one of the top cities in the world for developing the latest advances in technology, business and media, and offers a unique learning environment for anyone who shares a passion for digital technologies. The Institute for Digital Technologies offers research expertise and experience in a wide range of subject areas. Our academics are leading researchers in their field, and are extremely well-networked with professionals in a range of industries and sectors.

Faculty: Loughborough University London | Department: Institute for Digital Technologies | Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Intake: October, February or July | Location: Loughborough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Processing and transmission of high-bandwidth, low-latency and interactive VR and AR media, UltraHD, Multi-View Video, High Dynamic Range content, volumetric and point-cloud media, immersive audio systems and applications, intelligent network resource allocation, multi-access edge computing, mmWave 5G systems. Research themes: Advanced 5G applications, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, FinTech, Human Behaviour Analysis, Intelligent and Autonomous Mobility, Market Intelligence and Personalised E-Commerce, Sports Analytics, Trust, Identity, Privacy and Security.

Career pathways

As well as providing a route into academia, studying a PhD will give you the expertise and skills required to advance your career in a wide range of professions, vocations and businesses.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification). IELTS overall score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each test. Ghana equivalents: first-class 65% / 3.4 GPA, 2:1 57% / 3.0 GPA, 2:2 50% / 2.5 GPA

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). self-funded, full-time, per annum Source

International applicants: GBP 29,500 a year (2026/27). self-funded, full-time, per annum Source

Intake: October, February or July

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/apply/doctoral-research/

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