Overview
As a postgraduate researcher, you'll access the latest equipment and techniques in our studios and labs to drive technological advances in areas such as animation, visual effects (VFX), cross reality (XR), User Experience (UX), computer and video games, visual computing, and music technology.
Our previous Digital and Creative Technologies at University of Portsmouth postgraduate candidates have worked on projects including developing award-winning CGI films, creating ultra-realistic and immersive entertainment using virtual and augmented reality, developing ways to use digital technology to protect heritage sites, and improving the monitoring of Parkinson's disease and facial palsy – and you could work on similar projects.
What can a postgraduate research degree do for my career?
Once you complete your postgraduate research degree, you'll be a highly-skilled researcher with the knowledge and skills to make an impact in many different industries.
Your postgraduate research qualification demonstrates to potential employers that you're an intelligent, capable and motivated person, with provable abilities and experience in critical thinking, problem-solving, project management, communication, leadership and creativity. Students may also develop subject specific skills in areas such as games development, computer graphics imagery (CGI), human computer interaction analysis, virtual reality (VR) development or music and sound production.
After researching with us, our successful postgraduate research candidates have gone on to impressive positions in a variety of fields – from academic careers in the UK, Europe, USA and South East Asia, to roles within independent games development, software development, graphics hardware development, and research management.
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Explore our pre-approved funded and self-funded PhD projects in Digital and Creative Technologies, or submit your own research idea.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
April, February, October
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Disciplines
Engineering Management Game Design Web Technologies & Cloud Computing View 18 other PhDs in Web Technologies & Cloud Computing in United KingdomExplore more key information
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English requirements
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General requirements
A minimum of an upper second-class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject or a master's degree in an appropriate subject. Exceptionally, equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will be considered. An online research proposal may be required as part of the selection process. All applicants will be invited to attend an interview.
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https://www.port.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/funding-your-research-degree
Living costs for Portsmouth
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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