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
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-04 00:00:00 , National

More details

Although we advise students to start in September/October, it's often possible to start postgraduate research at any point in the year.

Language

English

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88

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) View 20 other PhDs in Information Technology (IT) in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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88

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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 Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

26960 GBP / year

≈ 26960 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

Additional Details

Home: £5,006 to £5,506

Overseas: £26,960 to £30,790

Living costs

Sheffield

United Kingdom

555 - 977 GBP / month

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

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