Overview
There’s a strong applied research focus in our School of Computing & Engineering at University of Gloucestershire – and particular interests in work that engages with the concerns of the user, the needs of businesses and the rapid developments within the IT industry and engineering sectors.
Features
- We may also be able to offer you effective supervision for cross-disciplinary projects that link to business management. As a research degree candidate, you will be supported by a supervisory team with expertise in your subject and/or research approach.
- A research degree will open the door to work in full-time research or teaching, or provide a greater understanding of professional practice.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Your postgraduate research study is mainly carried out through a unique project with both theoretical investigation and practical application, which leads to your contribution to the new knowledge generation.
- The study will be an effective combination of your independent investigation and the support from your supervisors with the required expert knowledge through regular meetings with them. Communication will be via email and virtual meetings with your supervisors.
- In addition, the academic school staff will provide any necessary support during your study.
- Dependent on your individual project, there will be an element of software application for system modeling, analysis and optimisation and an element of verification and validation test of either a digital model and/or physical model.
- Your choice of study can be either full-time or part-time. The study can also be carried out through the international remote mode.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
General Engineering & Technology View 117 other PhDs in General Engineering & Technology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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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
11730 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11730 GBP per year during 48 months. -
National
5100 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5100 GBP per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Cheltenham
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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