37 PhD programmes offered by the university

Abertay University has been a key partner in a number of large European grants specifically examining the interaction between technology, society and social innovation, as well as exploring social network dynamics for collective awareness. The university offers this PhD in Criminology.

The Pluralism as a Framework and Approach to Counselling and Social and Health Interventions research programme at Abertay University will prepare you for a rewarding career as an academic and researcher, as well as opening up opportunities for a diverse range of careers outside of academia.

Abertay University has longstanding interests and track record in Applied Games research, an umbrella term for practice-based, theoretical, and experimental research exploring how games can be used in contexts beyond entertainment.

The Engineering Division is home to the Urban Water Technology Centre (UWTC) that has a unique focus on the interface between scientific and technological research addressing the challenges of building resilient and sustainable communities. This PhD in Sustainability Assessment and Decision Making and Environmental Management is offered at Abertay University.

Despite a national austerity stance, the UK government is spending millions of pounds to ensure that cybersecurity risks are mitigated. Abertay University is in a unique position to make a contribution to this endeavour due to our spread of research activity across the entire Cybersecurity spectrum and our cross-disciplinary approach to the problem.

Abertay University continues to lead the development of games as an academic meta-discipline, incorporating computer science, computer art, digital design, sound and music, human computer interaction, and media studies. It offers this PhD in Game Design.

The Accounting and Finance team at Abertay University have a broad area of experience which can be grouped into three areas: Accounting for Sustainability, Oil and Gas Accounting, and Corruption and Governance.

Postgraduate students at Abertay University will have access to research and development opportunities, as well as contact with professionals working within the Computing industry.

Game Art and Animation are applied professional disciplines within the games industry, drawing upon complex creative, conceptual, and technical skillsets. This PhD is offered at Abertay University.

Law at Abertay University researches matters which are strongly influenced by political developments within Europe and also by public awareness of the interconnected nature of a business, the availability of human labour, and the need for businesses and governments to act responsibly and in accordance with an established principle of good governance.

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.

Abertay University research programmes such as this eSports course will prepare you for a rewarding career as an academic and researcher, as well as opening up opportunities for a diverse range of careers outside of academia

Abertay University’s Sport and Exercise Sciences Division has expertise in women’s sport equity; sedentary lifestyle risk factors; exercise and health training interventions; high-intensity exercise; elite sports performance; and healthy ageing. It offers this High Intensity Exercise and Performance Measures PhD programme.

Drawing upon the expertise of academic staff across Games and Arts together with Games Technology and Mathematics, Abertay University has track record in cutting-edge Performance and Play research that bridges the performing arts and videogames.

The food and drink industry is extremely important to the UK/Scottish economy and research within the Division of Engineering and Food Science is at the forefront of new developments and knowledge transfer in food innovation and sustainability. This PhD in Analytical, Sensory and Consumer Science is offered at Abertay University.

Computer Games Development and Technology research at Abertay University considers the development of real-time 3D computer games, games networking and distributed computing.

Research and knowledge exchange within the field of mental and physical health/wellbeing is a key priority for the 21st century. This PhD in Mathematical Approaches to Evaluate Health Risks, Behaviour, and Interventions is offered at Abertay University.

Their research at Abertay University focuses on applying technological and sustainable solutions to contemporary problems. The university offers this PhD in Civil Engineering.

Abertay’s Division of Psychology and Forensic Sciences has a strong and active role in delivering research degrees, including those in partnership with the NHS, local education authorities, Police Scotland, and the business and digital technology communities. This PhD in Developmental Psychology and Language Learning is offered at Abertay University.

This PhD in Impact of Contaminants on Metabolic Health by Abertay University's Sport and Exercise Sciences Division will prepare you for a rewarding career as an academic and researcher, as well as opening up opportunities for a diverse range of careers outside of academia.