PhD School of Computing and Creative Technologies at University of the West of England, Bristol

Programme overview

The PhD in the School of Computing and Creative Technologies is a research degree centred on independent, original research leading to a substantial thesis and viva voce examination. Students work with a supervision team led by a Director of Studies within UWE Bristol's Doctoral Academy.

Faculty: School of Computing and Creative Technologies | Department: School of Computing and Creative Technologies | Duration: Full-time 2-4 years; part-time 3-8 years | Intake: October, January and April (self-funded application deadlines 1 June, 1 November and 1 February respectively) | Study mode: Full-time; part-time; starts October, January and April | Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students complete 60 taught module credits (included in the tuition fee) alongside the research. Progress is assessed through a Stage 1 progression examination (written report and viva) and later progress reviews, and the final assessment is a thesis of about 40,000 words for engineering, creative practice and science subjects or up to 80,000 words for other areas, followed by a viva.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants normally hold at least a 2:1 or a Master's qualification from a UK university, or a degree of comparable standing from a university outside the UK. International applicants whose first language is not English need IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall or equivalent. Applicants discuss their research proposal, apply at least four months before the proposed start date and attend an interview if invited.

Intake: October, January and April

Duration: Full-time 2-4 years, part-time 3-8 years

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