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.Digital and Creative Technologies is offered at University of Portsmouth .

Our previous 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?

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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Programme Structure

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.

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-06-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-02-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2024-04-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

30 April for applications from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Ghana, India, Iran, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan and Somalia.
30 June for applicants from the Rest of the World.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL^® IBT

91

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Design Informatics & Information Technology View 30 other PhDs in Design in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

2

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL^® IBT

91

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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Other requirements

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. All applicants are subject to interview.

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Tuition Fee

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International

17900 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17900 GBP per year during 72 months.
EU/EEA

4596 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4596 GBP per year during 72 months.

NAT & EUR: Part-time and part-time distance learning: £2,298 (may be subject to annual increase)
INT: Part-time and part-time distance learning: £8,950 per year (may be subject to annual increase)

Living costs for Portsmouth

710 - 1099 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.