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PhD Games Technologies at Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A research-intensive PhD combining an original doctoral project in games technologies, supervised by Medialab and faculty experts, with research training and professional development.

Department: School of Arts, English and Languages  |  Intake: 2027/28  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research topics include immersive technologies, AI in games, HCI and game design, serious games, digital twins and simulation, virtual production, ludomusicology, ethics, and emerging technologies. Training covers research methods, ethics, academic writing, data analysis and project management, with optional workshops in game engines and motion capture.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum 2.1 degree.

Intake: October 2027

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