Overview

Through the critical review and systematic application of appropriate theories and research methods to professional work environments, this programme allows you to increase your knowledge about practice, develop new research findings and improve your professional competence.

The Information Science programme at University of Strathclyde has been designed for experienced professionals working in senior roles within the information profession. It offers a flexible and supportive method of study that allows you to continue in work whilst you study, develop a research programme that informs and enhances your own area of work, and study with some of the top Information Science researchers in the word. The DInfSci can be completed from wherever you are in the world.

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Postgraduate research at the Strathclyde Doctoral School

The Strathclyde Doctoral School provides a vibrant and comprehensive student-centred research and training environment in order to grow and support current and future research talent.

The School encompasses our four faculties and is committed to enriching the student experience, intensifying research outputs and opportunities, and ensuring training is at the highest level. As a postgraduate researcher, you'll automatically become a member of the Strathclyde Doctoral School.

Programme Structure

Research areas

Data Science & Machine Learning

Interactive Information Retrieval

Information Behaviour

Information Engagement

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-10-01 00:00:00

Apply anytime.

More details

Most PhD students start in October, so they move forward as one cohort, but you can start at any time of year.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

72

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Business Information Systems View 27 other PhDs in Information Technology (IT) in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

72

Student insurance

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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

During the application you'll be asked for the following:

your full contact details

transcripts and certificates of all degrees

proof of English language proficiency if English isn't your first language

two references, one of which must be academic

funding or scholarship information

research proposal of 250 to 1,000 words in length, detailing the subject area and topic to be investigated

Tuition Fee

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International

22400 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22400 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Glasgow

620 - 1012 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Information Science.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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