Overview

About the programme

The Informatics programme at the University of Sussex has strong links with local and national industry – not least because most practical problems demand an interdisciplinary approach.

Our research involves key roles in the Centre for Computation Neuroscience and Robotics (CCNR), the Sackler Centre for Consciousness Science and the Sussex Humanities Lab.

Programme Structure

As a research student, you're associated with one or more research groups in the Department of Informatics:

Data Science
Evolutionary and Adaptive Systems (EASy)
Foundations of Software Systems
Creative Technology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-06-23 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brighton, 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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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You’re normally expected to have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above.
Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

27300 GBP / year

≈ 27300 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 GBP / year

Living costs

Brighton

United Kingdom

815 - 1383 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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Overview

About the programme

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Brighton

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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