PhD in Digital and Creative Technologies – University of Portsmouth

Institution providing the doctoral degree

University of Portsmouth

Location

Portsmouth | England, United Kingdom

Name of PHD

PhD in Digital and Creative Technologies

Research Clusters

Multimedia Arts, Audio-visual Techniques and Media Production
Design – Graphic Design; Industrial Design; Fashion Design; Textile Design…
Other fields

Duration

Full time: 3 years
Part time: 6 years

Public / Private institution

Public University

Financial terms of the PHD position

PhD fully funded and with a stipend by the university
PhD funded by the university but without a stipend
Self-funded PhD – you must provide both tuition and your own maintenance
PhD Fully or partially externally funded, with a stipend, through private or public foundations, scholarships, grants, one or more companies, or public institutions that you have to find on your own

It is important to know that many universities offer different funding options and public and private grants available to students who match the application criteria. Before applying, it is a good idea to check the institutions’ websites and inquire about the options available to you.

Many universities require applicants to pay fees such as matriculation or dissertation fees, even if they offer a fully funded programme with or without a stipend.

Fees:
https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduate-research/pgr-digital-and-creative-technologies

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/legal/terms-and-conditions/tuition-fees-terms-and-conditions

Funding resources:
https://www.gov.uk/doctoral-loan

https://www.port.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/funding-your-research-degree

Final output

The assessment process is well described in the following pdf: https://guidelines.docstore.port.ac.uk/ResearchDegreeOperationalHandbook.pdf

In general terms the candidate should write a thesis and discuss it in a viva voce.

How to apply

How to apply for a postgraduate research degree: https://www.port.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/how-to-apply

Entry requirements

The entry requirements for a PhD, or MPhil include an upper second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, or a master’s degree in an appropriate subject. Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications may be considered. All applicants are subject to interview.

If English is not your first language, you’ll need English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.

If you don’t meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

Exemptions apply to those applicants who have studied in the UK, and to applicants with a degree whose medium of instruction is English.