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30 PhD programmes in Data Science & Big Data in United Kingdom

Data-Driven Engineering and Sciences
Data‑driven research is reshaping science and engineering, creating powerful new ways to understand and improve the world around us. The Data-Driven Engineering and Sciences programme at University of Bristol equips you to lead this transformation – combining scientific curiosity, advanced computation and collaborative problem‑solving to deliver real‑world impact.

Computational Statistics and Data Science - COMPASS
The Computational Statistics and Data Science - COMPASS is a 4-year PhD training programme in the statistical and computational techniques of data science, with partners from across the University of Bristol, industry and government agencies.

Text and data mining
Studying for a PhD or MPhil in the area of Text and data mining at Cardiff University, will see you join the School as part of a successful team of researchers with a range of industrial partners and academic collaborators.

Geographic Data Science
This Geographic Data Science programme at University of Bristol trains the next generation of geographic data and quantitative social scientists who are interested in understanding how to use data science and other quantitative methods to tackle pressing geospatial challenges in social and natural environments.

Image Processing for Mobile Devices
Image Processing for Mobile Devices at Bangor University is a well recognised group in the area of high dynamic range imaging with a strong links to industry and outstanding publication record.

Computer Science
As a city, Bristol is known for its concentration of high-technology industry. Computers, communications and microelectronics are well represented, alongside digital media, computer games and electronic commerce. University of Bristol offers the Computer Science programme.

Computer Science, Integrated
This Computer Science, Integrated PhD programme from Newcastle University combines taught computer science modules with research.

Data Privacy and Cybersecurity
Focus your studies on Data Privacy and Cybersecurity through our Computer Science and Informatics research programmes (MPhil, PhD) from Cardiff University.

Geographic Data Science
This Geographic Data Science programme at University of Bristol trains the next generation of geographic data and quantitative social scientists who are interested in understanding how to use data science and other quantitative methods to tackle pressing geospatial challenges in social and natural environments.

Health Data Science
This Health Data Science course from Lancaster University provides research training in developing applied informatic and analytic approaches to data within health-related subjects such as medicine and the biomedical, biotechnological, and bioengineering sciences.

Computer Science and Informatics
Studying for a Computer Science and Informatics PhD or MPhil offered at Cardiff University, offers you the opportunity to become part of a strong, dynamic and internationally successful research school.

Pattern Recognition and Classifiers
Pattern recognition is a very active field of research intimately bound to machine learning and data mining. This Pattern Recognition and Classifiers PhD programme is offered at Bangor University.

Computer Science and Informatics
Studying for a PhD in Computer Science and Informatics at Cardiff University offers you the opportunity to become part of a strong, dynamic and internationally successful research school.

Knowledge Representation and Reasoning
Focus your studies on Knowledge Representation and Reasoning through our Computer Science and Informatics research programmes offered at Cardiff University.
Survey Methodology
For our PhD Survey Methodology at University of Essex we offer supervision in quantitative survey methodology, particularly: sampling; weighting; non-response; response maximisation techniques; mode effects; data linkage; and measurement error
Computer Science
This Computer Science PhD programme from University of York gives you the opportunity to complete a piece of original research with expert guidance from world academics.
Data Science
The first industrial doctorate of its kind will equip you with interdisciplinary research and practical skills for a job in data science or data analytics. This Data Science programme is offered at the University of Stirling.
Social Data Science
This Social Data Science degree at the University of Oxford will train individuals to develop and adapt techniques such as machine learning to analyse large, structured and unstructured, complex datasets in order to improve decision making and answer social science research questions.
Population and Health Data Science
Population health aims to address these inequalities, by working to better understand the healthcare needs of groups of people, improving healthcare models and providing innovative solutions to meet people’s health needs. This Population and Health Data Science programme is offered at Swansea University.
Data Science and Systems Modelling
Data Science and Systems Modelling at Abertay University covers a wide range of areas at the interface between computer games and complex systems, including in physics, healthcare and the environment.