Cardiff,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD (Informatics) in Cardiff United Kingdom | University of South Wales
University of South Wales
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Cardiff United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
16,900
(c. USD22,689.6)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
A PhD represents the highest academic degree, earned through conducting substantial and novel independent research that results in a comprehensive dissertation (or approved equivalent submission) aligned with faculty specialization areas. Candidates may pursue their doctorate full-time or part-time, either on-site or remotely (when research methodology permits). Unlike taught programs, PhD studies involve independent research without scheduled classes. Enrollment options include full-time (typically 3-4 years) or part-time (usually 5-6 years) pathways, requiring approximately 35 weekly study hours for full-time scholars and 12 hours for part-time researchers. Multiple pathways exist to obtain a PhD, tailored to applicants' prior research experience and publication records.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A UK 2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject (or equivalent) or a UK Masters qualification in a relevant subject (or equivalent)
Appropriate, relevant qualifications/experience regarded by the University as equivalent
For direct registration for the award of PhD (without the need to 'transfer'), applicants will additionally hold one of the following,
A relevant UK Masters degree (or equivalent) with a significant research component in the same discipline area as the proposed research which included training in research and execution of a research project
Significant research and / or professional experience which has resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment
International applicants must evidence either a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (including 5.5 in reading and writing) or a recent Masters from an English speaking country.
Appropriate, relevant qualifications/experience regarded by the University as equivalent
For direct registration for the award of PhD (without the need to 'transfer'), applicants will additionally hold one of the following,
A relevant UK Masters degree (or equivalent) with a significant research component in the same discipline area as the proposed research which included training in research and execution of a research project
Significant research and / or professional experience which has resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment
International applicants must evidence either a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (including 5.5 in reading and writing) or a recent Masters from an English speaking country.
Tuition
GBP
16,900