Overview
As a postgraduate researcher in Creative Technologies from the University of Portsmouth , you'll access the latest equipment and techniques in studios and labs to drive technological advances in areas such as animation, visual effects (VFX), cross reality (XR), User Experience (UX), computer and video games, visual computing, and music technology.
The previous postgraduate candidates have worked on projects including developing award-winning CGI films, creating ultra-realistic and immersive entertainment using virtual and augmented reality, developing ways to use digital technology to protect heritage sites, and improving the monitoring of Parkinson's disease and facial palsy – and you could work
What can a postgraduate research degree do for my career?
Once you complete Digital and Creative Technologies at University of Portsmouth, you'll be a highly-skilled researcher with the knowledge and skills to make an impact in many different industries.
Your postgraduate research qualification demonstrates to potential employers that you're an intelligent, capable and motivated person, with provable abilities and experience in critical thinking, problem-solving, project management, communication, leadership and creativity. Students may also develop subject specific skills in areas such as games development, computer graphics imagery (CGI), human computer interaction analysis, virtual reality (VR) development or music and sound production.
Successful postgraduate research candidates have gone on to impressive positions in a variety of fields – from academic careers in the UK, Europe, USA and South East Asia, to roles within independent games development, software development, graphics hardware development, and research management.
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Digital & Creative Technologies PhDs and MPhils
- Explore our pre-approved funded and self-funded PhD projects in Digital and Creative Technologies, or submit your own research idea.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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We accept applications all year round, but we suggest applying 2–3 months before your chosen start date – so for a February start, you should apply in the preceding November, for an April start, you should apply in the preceding January and for an October start, you should apply by May or June. If you can't apply that far in advance, don't worry – we'll do our best to process later applications too.
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Disciplines
Game Design Web Technologies & Cloud Computing View 115 other Masters in Web Technologies & Cloud Computing in United KingdomExplore more key information
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General requirements
- 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.
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International
17900 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17900 GBP per year during 24 months. -
National
4786 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 24 months.
- EU full-time tuition fee: £4,786 per year (including Transition Scholarship)
Part-time fee / year:
UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man students: £2,393
EU students: £2,393 (including Transition Scholarship)
International students: £8,950
Living costs for Portsmouth
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