
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.
Key facts
- 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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Digital & Creative Technologies PhDs and MPhils
- 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
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Campus Location
- Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Engineering Management Game Design Web Technologies & Cloud Computing View 14 other PhDs in Game Design in United KingdomExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
The entry requirements for a PhD, or MPhil include an upper second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, or a master’s degree in an appropriate subject. Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications may be considered.
All applicants are subject to interview.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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International
17900 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17900 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4786 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.
Full-time EU Students: £4,786 per year (Including Transition Scholarship)
UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man students/ EU Students: Part-time learning: £2,393 per year
International Students: Part-time learning: £8,950 per year
Living costs for Portsmouth
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Funding
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