Overview
Our field is characterised by its distinctive, interdisciplinary focus on the interactions between people, information and digital technologies. It has the ultimate goal of enhancing information access, and the management, sharing and use of information, to benefit society.
Good information empowers people and enriches their lives. Expertise to use, design and manage information products, services and systems effectively has never been more important than today, in our increasingly fast-moving and complex world.
Why do your PhD at Sheffield?
The Information School at the University of Sheffield is one of the leading departments of its type in the UK, with expertise in a range of areas, including information and knowledge management, information systems, information retrieval, libraries and information services, chemoinformatics, health informatics, and digital societies.
Programme Structure
Research groups include:- Chemoinformatics
- Digital societies
- Information, knowledge and innovation management
- Information retrieval
- Information systems
- Health informatics
- Libraries and information society
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Although we advise students to start in September/October, it's often possible to start postgraduate research at any point in the year.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Information Technology (IT) View 27 other PhDs in Information Technology (IT) in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
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
- Proof of your previous degree(s)
- Official translations into English
- Academic references
- English language certificates (International applicants)
- A supporting statement (including a research proposal where relevant)
- Curriculum vitae (CV)/resume
- Examples of your work
Tuition Fee
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International
24230 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24230 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4712 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4712 GBP per year during 36 months.
- Home: £4,712 to £5,212
- Overseas: £24,230 to £24,730
Living costs for Sheffield
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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