Overview

Thea Cyber and Technical Computing specialisms at University of Gloucestershire include applied computing, artificial intelligence, cyber security, big data and data mining, business intelligence, e-business technology, application and management, smart information system design and development, IoTs, IT and IS, e-learning, digital forensics, e-health technologies, business process modelling, analysis and optimisation.

Features

We are now welcoming students with an interest in health technologies, a multi-disciplinary MSc by Research area for graduates from a range of backgrounds such as computing, cyber security, games technologies and engineering to healthcare, nursing and psychology.

Career opportunities:

Our postgraduate research students cultivate a diverse set of skills that are highly valued in the UK and internationally, preparing them for successful careers within academia and beyond.

As a postgraduate research student at UoG, you’ll develop and refine a range of skills across research, academic practice, project management and critical analysis to equip you for your future. Whether it’s contributing to ground-breaking academic research or applying problem-solving skills in the workplace, we’ll ensure you’re ready to take on your next challenge.

This versatility opens doors to opportunities across various sectors, from education and research institutions to commercial organisations and NGOs, where you’ll have the confidence to apply your researcher skills and develop innovative solutions to meet your ambitions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The School of Computing & Engineering is active in pure and applied research, knowledge transfer and industrial projects.

There are a number of dedicated laboratories for researchers.

This strong and dynamic background means postgraduate researchers will join a group of about 30 research candidates involved in extending both new knowledge and professional practice.

All postgraduate researchers are required to initially take and complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods to support the development of their project and their education as researchers.

We also offer a range of further research training events, postgraduate researcher-led seminars, conferences and summer schools – as well as training offered through other universities and bodies.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

More details

If you’re an international student and need a Student Route visa, you’ll need to apply at least 8 weeks before the CAS deadline.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

70

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Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Cheltenham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Cyber Security

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

70

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Other requirements

General requirements

A master’s degree or equivalent in a subject area relevant to the proposed research topic.

We actively encourage applications from students from a range of diverse backgrounds who demonstrate appropriate research experience and achievement.

Please provide a copy of your research proposal. This should be 1,000 words (excluding references and appendices) following the structure outlined in this research proposal guide.

Please note; we’re unable to process applications without a proposal for the School’s consideration. Not supplying one will delay the processing of applications.

Tuition Fee

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International

13425 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13425 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

5350 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5350 GBP per year during 48 months.

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Scholarships Information

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