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Information and Communication Systems PhD

Key information, full-time - 4 years, part-time - 8 years.

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Why choose this programme

The University of Surrey’s  Institute for Communication Systems  (ICS), home of the 5G/6G Innovation Centre (5G/6GIC), is the one of the UK’s major academic research centres specialising in information and communications technology. You’ll be taught by leading experts in the field, become part of our thriving community of academics, researchers and PhD students, and gain excellent employment prospects.

We’re specialists in mobile and wireless technologies, including satellite communications and networks, internet of things, cyber security, and future network architectures and protocols. As home to the 5G/6GIC, we’re recognised as world leaders in end-to-end research and practical implementation for 5G/6G mobile communications and beyond.

Our strong track record in research includes high-quality publications, patents and world-class implementations. We’re heavily involved in collaborative research across the UK, Europe, Asia and the Americas, funded by governments and industry. Our PhD graduates secure good positions across industry and academia in the UK and worldwide.

Shanghai Ranking’s Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2023 ranked our telecommunication engineering subjects as 51-75 best in the world.

Frequently asked questions about doing a PhD

What you will study

It normally takes three to four years of full-time study to complete this PhD. Your research can be based on a topic of your choice, or may be dictated by industry sponsorship or government funding.

You’ll be assigned two supervisors, who’ll guide you through your studies. Your supervisors will give you direction and experience of the cutting-edge technologies in their areas of expertise. They’ll also give you the support you need to complete your PhD, from giving you guidance and feedback on your work to helping you frame your research proposal. Though you’ll primarily be in contact with your two supervisors, you’ll also work with other staff within ICS and you may have the opportunity to become a team member on research projects.

You’ll be required to write a confirmation report on your research in your first year, and you will be examined by two examiners.

Your final assessment will be based on the presentation of your research in a written thesis, which will be discussed in a viva examination with at least two examiners. You have the option of preparing your thesis as a monograph (one large volume in chapter form) or in publication format (including chapters written for publication), subject to the approval of your supervisors.

Research support

The professional development of postgraduate researchers is supported by the Doctoral College , which provides training in essential skills through its Researcher Development Programme of workshops, mentoring and coaching. A dedicated postgraduate careers and employability team will help you prepare for a successful career after the completion of your PhD.

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Research themes

We research areas related to information and communication technology, including end-to-end terrestrial, mobile and satellite communications and networks, and their application to verticals such as connected vehicles and health, including:

• 5G-Advanced and 6G
• Integrated satellite and terrestrial 5G and 6G
• Artificial intelligence networking and wireless communications
• Reflective and transmissive intelligent surfaces
• THz communications and components
• Positioning and image sensing
• High-quality time and frequency transmission
• Teleportation
• Connected transportation 
• Ultra-Massive MIMO
• Terabits-per-second communications
• Internet of senses
• Network and physical layer security
• Intelligent and high-performance networking and service delivery
• MAC, RRM and RAN management
• Theory and practice of advanced concepts in wireless communications
• Antennas and signal processing.

Our academic staff

See a full list of all our  academic staff  within the Institute for Communication Systems.

Research centres and groups

Research facilities.

You’ll be allocated space in ICS, which is home to 143 researchers. ICS is one of the world’s major academic research centres dedicated to mobile and wireless communications. You’ll have access to state-of-the-art facilities such as:

• Campus-wide 5G/6G testbed
• Antennas and signal processing
• Networks lab testbed
• Link and system level simulators
• Satellite networking testbed
• Security testbed
• Wireless network testbed
• Internet of things testbed.

Melika Emami

Having an experienced supervisor in my research area has been invaluable to me throughout my PhD journey... their unwavering support and encouragement have significantly boosted my self-confidence, especially in times when I needed it the most.

Ryan Fernandez

I knew Surrey would be a good place to do a PhD as the Institute for Communication Systems is a world-leading research centre with an outstanding reputation.

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to hold a first or upper second-class (2:1) UK degree in a relevant discipline (or equivalent overseas qualification), or a lower-second (2:2) UK degree plus a good UK masters degree - distinction normally required (or equivalent overseas qualification).

International entry requirements by country

English language requirements.

IELTS Academic: 6.5 or above (or equivalent) with 6.0 in each individual category.

These are the English language qualifications and levels that we can accept. 

If you do not currently meet the level required for your programme, we offer intensive pre-sessional English language courses , designed to take you to the level of English ability and skill required for your studies here.

Application requirements

Applicants are advised to contact potential supervisors before they submit an application via the website. Please refer to section two of our  application guidance .

After registration

Students are initially registered for a PhD with probationary status and, subject to satisfactory progress, subsequently confirmed as having PhD status.

Selection process

Selection is based on applicants:

• Meeting the expected entry requirements
• Being shortlisted through the application screening process
• Completing a successful interview
• Providing suitable references.

Student life

At Surrey we offer the best of both worlds – a friendly campus university, set in beautiful countryside with the convenience and social life of Guildford on your doorstep.

Start date: July 2024

Start date: October 2024

Start date: January 2025

Start date: April 2025

• Annual fees will increase by 4% for each year of study, rounded up to the nearest £100 (subject to legal requirements).
• Any start date other than September will attract a pro-rata fee for that year of entry (75 per cent for January, 50 per cent for April and 25 per cent for July).

View the list of fees for all postgraduate research courses.

Additional costs

There are additional costs that you can expect to incur when studying at Surrey.

A Postgraduate Doctoral Loan can help with course fees and living costs while you study a postgraduate doctoral course.

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Code of practice for research degrees

Surrey’s postgraduate research code of practice sets out the University's policy and procedural framework relating to research degrees. The code defines a set of standard procedures and specific responsibilities covering the academic supervision, administration and assessment of research degrees for all faculties within the University.

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We provide these terms and conditions in two stages:

• First when we make an offer.
• Second when students accept their offer and register to study with us (registration terms and conditions will vary depending on your course and academic year).

View our generic registration terms and conditions (PDF) for the 2023/24 academic year, as a guide on what to expect.

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Whilst we have done everything possible to ensure this information is accurate, some changes may happen between publishing and the start of the course.

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Course location and contact details

Campus location

Stag Hill is the University's main campus and where the majority of our courses are taught. 

University of Surrey Admissions

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What do you want to do?

Find out about the research we do in computing.

• Information Systems and Computing Integrated PhD

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Mode of study

4 years full-time

International   £23,615

UK   £4,786

Entry requirements

Research profile.

Our focus is interdisciplinary research that includes researchers with a range of backgrounds including computer science, engineering, mathematics, and psychology. We carry out rigorous world-leading applied research in a range of related topics including software engineering, intelligent data analysis, human-computer interaction, information systems, and systems biology. Much of our research relates to two main domains: healthcare/biomedical informatics and digital economy/business.

Find out about the exciting research we do in Computing. Browse profiles of our experts, discover the research groups and their inspirational research activities you too could be part of. We’ve also made available extensive reading materials published by our academics and PhD students.  

Learn more about research in this area.

You will benefit from this integrated PhD programme immensely if you want to:  

• receive a more much guided and hands-on supervision of your learning and research process, especially if you come from more traditional teaching cultures
• increase your chances for timely completion of your PhD programme in comparison to students taking traditional route PhD, cutting down the expenses associated with prolonged study
• access to tailored, highly specialist research training not available as part of the support provided to traditional route PhD students
• maximise your chances for a successful research analysis by applying practical assignments and training which are part of the integrated PhD directly to the research you do for your thesis     
• receive an official Postgraduate Diploma in Research in addition to your PhD award to certify the completion of skills training which may be required by employers in some countries if you wish to pursue an academic career 

You can explore our campus and facilities for yourself by taking our virtual tour .

Our researchers create knowledge and advance understanding, and equip versatile doctoral researchers with the confidence to apply what they have learnt for the benefit of society. Find out more about working with the Supervisory Team .

You are welcome to approach your potential supervisor directly to discuss your research interests. Search for expert supervisors for your chosen field of research.

While we welcome applications from student with a clear direction for their research, we are providing you with some ideas for your chosen field of research:

• A Machine Learning Approach for Migrating to Microservices, supervised by Nour Ali
• Additive manufacturing and sustainability, supervised by Eujin Pei
• Advanced Deep Learning for Medical Imaging, supervised by Yongmin Li
• AI (Artificial Intelligence) enabled autonomous robots for non-disruptive inspection of utility and sewage systems, supervised by Md Nazmul Huda
• AI system for historical handwritten text recognition (HTR), supervised by Md Nazmul Huda
• Ambient Vibration-Based Calibration of Finite Element Models of Bridges, supervised by Michael Rustell
• Automatic computational fluid-dynamics, supervised by James Tyacke
• Autonomous Drone Surveys and Convolutional Neural Networks for Bridge Maintenance: A Predictive Approach Using Finite Element Analysis, supervised by Michael Rustell
• Autonomous robots for non-disruptive inspection of utility and sewage systems, supervised by Md Nazmul Huda
• Bridging the Gap: Integrating Neural Radiance Fields and Micro-drones for Enhanced 3D Volumetric Finite Element Analysis, supervised by Michael Rustell
• Building Information Model Development Using Generative Adversarial Networks, supervised by Michael Rustell and Tatiana Kalganova
• CFD modelling of plasma flow control, supervised by James Tyacke
• Decision making for stratified medicine life cycle, supervised by Yang Yang
• Deep Learning for Medical Imaging, supervised by Yongmin Li
• Deep learning-based autonomous diagnosis of gastrointestinal tract cancers, supervised by Md Nazmul Huda
• Design and implementation of Explainable Trustworthy Artificial Intelligent System, supervised by Tatiana Kalganova
• Developing computational models to understand the evolution of bidirectional catalysts in biology, supervised by Sarath Dantu
• Development and Validation of Security Metrics and Predictive Models for Blockchain Ecosystems, supervised by Giuseppe Destefanis
• Development of a miniature capsule robot for capsule endoscopy, supervised by Md Nazmul Huda
• Development of an Optical Shape Sensing Method Using Optoelectronic Sensors for Soft Flexible Robotic Manipulators in Minimally Invasive Surgery, supervised by Yohan Noh
• Development of resilient hospitals through enhanced built environment design and research, supervised by Kangkang Tang
• Disruptive Digital Experiences, supervised by Harry Agius and Damon Daylamani-Zad
• Energy and CO2 Awareness during Software Design and Development, supervised by Nour Ali
• Explaining model decisions through dialogue, supervised by Isabel Sassoon
• Exploring the potential of human-like computing methods and applications in education or healthcare, supervised by Arthur Money and Damon Daylamani-Zad
• Few-Shot Medical Segmentation Using Deep Learning, supervised by Alina Miron
• Generative AI for Digital Marketing, supervised by Yongmin Li
• Intelligent, Interpretable and Adaptive Design of Steel Structures using Deep Learning and NLP, supervised by Michael Rustell and Tatiana Kalganova
• Large Language Modeling (LMM) for unstructured dialogues, supervised by Tatiana Kalganova
• Large Language Models (LLM) for Automated Finite Element Analysis, supervised by Michael Rustell and Tatiana Kalganova
• Machine learning approaches in health data science for risk prediction of cardiovascular diseases, supervised by Raha Pazoki
• Machine learning for sustainable transportation systems, supervised by Muhammad Shafique
• Multi-omics data analysis for critical disease prediction, supervised by Yang Yang
• Natural Language Processing for Business Intelligence, supervised by Yongmin Li
• NLP for Business Intelligence, supervised by Yongmin Li
• Optimising end to end delay in 5G and Beyond networks, supervised by Nila Nilavalan
• Precision control of Nano-fuel production, supervised by Yang Yang
• Real-time Visual and Haptic Feedback of Grasping Movements in Virtual Reality, supervised by Nadine Aburumman
• Smart Homes: Intelligent Data Collection and Processing using Lynsyn, supervised by Tatiana Kalganova
• Use of Large Language Models (LLM) as a Structural Engineering Design Assistant, supervised by Michael Rustell and Tatiana Kalganova
• Using Machine Learning to Simulate Macroscopic phenomena for Fluid Dynamics, supervised by Nadine Aburumman

Research journey

The  Brunel Integrated PhD  combines PhD research with a programme of structured research, professional and subject training. The programme typically takes 4 years (compared to 3 years for a non-integrated PhD programme). On successful completion, you will be awarded a PhD with an Integrated Postgraduate Diploma in Research in your chosen subject specialisation.

The programme involves demonstrating through original research or other advanced scholarship the creation and interpretation of new knowledge, a systematic acquisition and understanding of a substantial body of knowledge at the forefront of an academic discipline or professional practice, the ability to conceptualise, design and implement a project for the general of new knowledge, applications or understanding at the forefront of the discipline.

The programme of taught modules runs in parallel to your research work during the first three years of study, with the fourth year providing time for you to focus on writing up your PhD thesis. The taught modules cover research and professional skills as well as providing discipline-specific content. The Brunel Integrated PhD aims to support an individual’s development as a research professional. It aims to produce researchers who are well prepared to embark on careers as academics or professional researchers. As well as the skills to conduct and disseminate high-quality academic research, researchers will develop a range of broader (‘transferable’) skills to help ensure that their work has an impact in the wider world.

Find out more here. 

This course can be studied 4 years full-time, starting in January. Or this course can be studied 4 years full-time, starting in September.

Find out about what progress might look like at each stage of study here:  Research degree progress structure.

Research support

Excellent research support and training

The Graduate School provides a range of personal, professional and career development opportunities. This includes workshops, online training, coaching and events, to enable you to enhance your professional profile, refine your skills, and plan your next career steps as part of the Researcher Development Programme . The researcher development programme (RDP) offers workshops and seminars in a range of areas including progression, research management, research dissemination, and careers and personal development. You will also be offered a number of online, self-study courses on BBL, including Research Integrity, Research Skills Toolkit, Research Methods in Literature Review and Principles of Research Methods.

Library services

Brunel's Library is open 24 hours a day, has 400,000 books and 250,000 ebooks, and an annual budget of almost £2m. Subject information Specialists train students in the latest technology, digital literacy, and digital dissemination of scholarly outputs. As well as the physical resources available in the Library, we also provide access to a wealth of electronic resources. These include databases, journals and e-books. Access to these resources has been bought by the Library through subscription and is limited to current staff and students.

Dedicated research support staff provide guidance and training on open access, research data management, copyright and other research integrity issues.

Find out more: Brunel Library

Careers and your future

You will receive tailored careers support during your PhD and for up to three years after you complete your research at Brunel. We encourage you to actively engage in career planning and managing your personal development right from the start of your research, even (or perhaps especially) if you don't yet have a career path in mind. Our careers provision includes online information and advice, one-to-one consultations and a range of events and workshops. The Professional Development Centre runs a varied programme of careers events throughout the academic year. These include industry insight sessions, recruitment fairs, employer pop-ups and skills workshops.

In addition, where available, you may be able to undertake some paid work as we recognise that teaching and learning support duties represent an important professional and career development opportunity.

Find out more.

UK entry requirements

The general University entrance requirement for registration for a research degree is normally a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree (1st or 2:1). 

An interview will be required as part of the admissions process and will be conducted by at least two academic staff members remotely via MS Teams, Zoom, or face to face.

Applicants will be required to submit a personal statement  and a research statement. Please contact your proposed supervisor, where possible, to receive feedback and guidance on your research statement before submitting it. Learn how to prepare a research statement  here .   

EU and International entry requirements

If you require a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK, you must prove knowledge of the English language so that we can issue you a Certificate of Acceptance for Study (CAS). To do this, you will need an IELTS for UKVI or Trinity SELT test pass gained from a test centre approved by  UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and on the Secure English Language Testing (SELT) list . This must have been taken and passed within two years from the date the CAS is made.

English language requirements

• IELTS: 6.5 (min 6 in all areas)
• Pearson: 59 (59 in all subscores)
• BrunELT : 63% (min 58% in all areas)
• TOEFL: 90 (min 20 in all) 

You can find out more about the qualifications we accept on our  English Language Requirements  page.

Should you wish to take a pre-sessional English course to improve your English prior to starting your degree course, you must sit the test at an approved SELT provider for the same reason. We offer our own BrunELT English test and have pre-sessional English language courses for students who do not meet requirements or who wish to improve their English. You can find out more information on English courses and test options through our  Brunel Language Centre .

Please check our Admissions  pages for more information on other factors we use to assess applicants. This information is for guidance only and each application is assessed on a case-by-case basis. Entry requirements are subject to review, and may change.

Fees and funding

2024/5 entry, international.

£23,615 full-time

£11,805 part-time

£4,786 full-time

£2,393 part-time

Fees quoted are per year and are subject to an annual increase.

Some courses incur  additional course related costs . You can also check our  on-campus accommodation costs  for more information on living expenses.

Brunel offers a number of funding options to research students that help cover the cost of their tuition fees, contribute to living expenses or both. Recently the UK Government made available the Doctoral Student Loans of up to £25,000 for UK and EU students and there is some funding available through the Research Councils. Many of our international students benefit from funding provided by their governments or employers. Brunel alumni enjoy tuition fee discounts of 15%.

PhD studentships

• A digitalised and automated dashboard for agent-based forced displacement simulations
• Co-design for inclusive mobility - digital interfaces for disability.
• Enhancing Large Language Models Reasoning via Computational Argumentation.
• How can circular design benefit from Artificial Intelligence.
• Personalised Risk Prediction Modelling for Multiple Long-term Conditions using Electronic Health Records Data
• Simulation-Enhanced Machine Learning: Pioneering Industrial Applications
• Towards a machine learning model of sleep to accelerate health research

Informatics and System Science PhD Opportunities

This postgraduate research programme offers PhD or MPhil supervision in many areas of information management.

At a glance

• Choose from a range of research domains available in Informatics and System Science
• 3 PhD entry points each year (September, January and April)
• Participate in regular research seminars
• Work with faculty and researchers from Business Informatics, Systems, and Accounting
• Programme features research relevant and personal development modules and workshops

We offer PhD opportunities in a range of themes surrounding business informatics. This includes theoretical and applied research in domains such as applied informatics and semiotics; service operations management, strategic analysis; systems science, business informatics; social informatics; health informatics; system science and perceptual and usability informatics.

The University has a formal code of practice for research students. This ensures that adequate supervision and appropriate research skills training are provided.

You may pursue this PhD programme full-time or part-time at Henley Business School. Although study on campus is encouraged, it may be carried out away from campus, for example at an institution where research facilities are available. Support for remote learning is considered on a case-by-case basis.

Course structure Open

A PhD is usually taken on a full-time basis over three to four years. In some research areas, a part-time option taking four-six years is also available.

The full-time PhD Programme starts in September at the beginning of the academic year (in some departments January and May entries are also possible). If necessary for your training, you may be required to come to the University earlier to attend some preparatory courses. The PhD contains research relevant and personal development modules.

Module descriptions, shown on this page, are correct for modules being taught in the academic year 20-21. Module listings for future years may be subject to change.

Year One : During the first year of your studies, subject to study mode and the discretion of the Postgraduate Research Director, you will be required to:

• Attend at least 60 credits from PhD/Masters level courses in Research Methods and other relevant courses, plus a non-credit bearing course (see below)
• Attend some short courses (2-3 hours each) provided by the Reading Researcher Development Programme at the Graduate School (overseeing PhD studies within the University of Reading)
• You may be required to attend the Preparing to Teach training programme (which is necessary to be able to complete any teaching-related activities within Henley Business School)
• Participate in regular research seminars organised by your Department and others relevant to your area of interest
• Hold regular meetings with your supervisor(s).

Year Two and Three : The PhD researcher should be will be devoted to the collection and analysis of data, and the completion of your thesis/papers in advance of the viva examination. Subject to study mode and PGR director discretion, you will be required to:

Annual Presentations : each year you will be required to attend all relevant PhD annual presentations and, at least once per year, will be required to present and answer questions to other researchers concerning your research contribution. Feedback will be provided by independent assessors to help the researcher in highlighting and addressing possible concerns in the research plan.

Confirmation of Registration : In the middle of your second year, all PhD researchers are required to present and defend the research completed to date – via written update and/or interactive oral discussion with two independent assessors. The researcher should be able to demonstrate: clarity in the problem definition question/scope (aim/objectives); appropriate critical consideration of, and use, of methodologies and methods; rationalised access to relevant data required to complete the PhD; awareness and knowledge of data analysis required to address the defined research question; and a plan to complete the PhD within the given registration duration. For researchers submitting a PhD by research papers, at least one paper (presenting new knowledge) should be available for review by the assessors. If the researcher intends to submit a research thesis, the researcher should be willing to provide a draft of chapters 1-4 upon request. Failure, within the confirmation of registration meeting, to successfully evidence their ability to complete the PhD within the given registration duration, may result in termination of the PhD. An award of an MSc by Research is possible at this point, yet dependent on successful completion of pertinent taught components and submission of a research dissertation.

Viva-voce examination : After submission of the PhD, the researcher is required to discuss and defend their research – via interactive oral discussion with two independent experts in the domain. The assessor may ask questions about any aspect of material contained within the submitted work, in order to i) justify that the work was completed by the researcher, and ii) to ensure that the work is undertaken at an appropriate doctorate level. Award of a doctorate may be subject to minor or major corrections to the submitted work if agreed by both external assessors. If the work is not deemed to be at an appropriate level the candidate can be awarded either an MSc by research (dependent on successful completion of pertinent taught components, and submission of a research dissertation) or an MPhil (if the level of the research submission alone is considered acceptable).

Required Taught Component

Two different paths exist for those researcher using mainly quantitative or qualitative research methods:

Proposed Quantitative Path

You may choose an alternative Advanced Quantitative Methods course instead of Advanced Finance Theory with Empirical Applications. Please note Microeconometrics 1 and 2 are 10 credits each.

Proposed Qualitative Path

Other taught modules are potentially available – and discussion with your supervisor and/or the PGR is encouraged to ensure you gain relevant knowledge to undertake your specific research project.

*The module or course content descriptions set out on this page are correct for those being taught in the current academic year. Modules or course content marked as optional are indicative and may be subject to change. Please note, constraints in timetable scheduling may mean you are unable to take some optional modules at the same time as others.

How to apply Open

The application process normally consists of three main steps :

1. Formal application

Before applying formally, you may want to contact a potential supervisor who is working in your area. They could be interested in your topic. Please avoid contacting multiple faculty members simultaneously. We do talk to each other and this is not seen as a professional practice. You can contact a faculty member before your formal application, if you wish to.

2. Shortlisting based on the documents you uploaded in your application

3. Formal interview to assess your suitability to pursue a PhD at Henley Business School

The deadline to be considered for a scholarship varies between departments.

The key requirements for a successful application are:

• Top grades in your Masters degree (minimum requirement is Merit or equivalent, but we prefer Distinction)
• Top grade in your Masters Dissertation (or equivalent research-based piece of work) because this may show your research attitude and skills
• A well-developed research proposal. Guidance on writing the research proposal can be found here

A reasonable intended timeline reflecting issues you may encounter in the study as presented above. For example, if you have to collect primary data. The time spent on data collection will be much longer than if you intend to use secondary data sources.

Fees & funding Open

For fees, please visit the Graduate School website .

Overseas applicants should refer to the non-laboratory based fees listed in the tables (International Band 1 for non UK/Home students).

Scholarships

Scholarships for the 2022/23 academic year have now been awarded.

Our PhD scholarships cover fees and stipend and are renewable for up to three years subject to performance.

Scholarship applications are subject to receiving an offer for a place on the PhD in Business Informatics, Systems and Accounting programme. Upon receiving an offer, your scholarship application will be processed and to be considered by the Scholarship Panel.

If you would like to apply, please download a PhD in Business Informatics Systems and Accounting Scholarship application form , ensuring you complete all parts in as much detail as possible, and return it to [email protected] .

Please note that our funded places are no longer available for the 2022/23 academic year.

Further PhD funding

• Nationals from India and developing countries : The Felix Scholarship competition is open to candidates applying for either taught Masters or Postgraduate Research Degrees who are either Indian nationals, or from developing countries, and who fulfil the required criteria. For more information and how to apply please follow the link
• Regional PhD Bursaries : They are available for PhD applicants normally living within 25 miles of the University. The scheme is not open to students who have already started their study at the University of Reading. For further information, please go to Graduate School website
• Former UoR Graduate : If you have already studied at the University of Reading you will get up to £1,500 off programme fees through the alumni fee discount
• Other : For information on further opportunities, please see the find funding section on our University website.

Current scholarships

Business informatics, systems & accounting scholarship, entry requirements open, phd programme.

You should have obtained an equivalent of a merit or above in a Master’s degree in a related science, social science or engineering field. Relevant research and/or industry experiences may be considered for those with exceptional strengths.

It is also advisable to contact the member of staff with whom you are interested in carrying out your research, to discuss your proposal before you apply.

English requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English are expected to have obtained IELTS 7.0 (with no element below 6.0), TOEFL internet-based test with overall score of 100 and no less than 20 in Listening, Writing and Reading and 21 in Speaking or have passed a TEEP (University of Reading) test with the score of 7.0 (with no element less than 6.0).

For all other equivalent score requirements in our accepted English Language tests, please visit the admissions website .

Careers, accreditation & progression Open

How can henley careers work with you.

We have an award-winning careers team here to support you through your time at Henley and four years after graduating.

Henley Careers and Professional Development run numerous events throughout the autumn and spring terms to help you gain industry experience. These events are aimed to enhance your professional development and network with employers. We also offer one-to-one career coaching appointments where you can talk to a Careers Consultant about your professional development. This may include planning your ideal career journey or building confidence in a particular area. It could also involve practicing for interviews or having your CV checked.

For more information please see our Careers page.

Continuing Your Career

A PhD in the area of Business Informatics and System Science can open doors to a successful career in academia and other organisations. This includes large multinationals, leading consulting firms, and governmental and non-governmental organisations worldwide.

Research Areas Open

Phd research interests.

We offer expertise from many subject fields and conducts interdisciplinary research in theoretical and application domains. We maintain a close-knit community of researchers working together as a team to carry out research in one or more of the research themes.

Informatics Research Centre (IRC)

Research at the Informatics Research Centre (IRC) includes the following key themes:

If you want to study for a PhD within Informatics and System Science, it is also advisable to contact the member of staff with whom you are interested in carrying out your research, to discuss your proposal before you apply.

Teaching staff Open

Dr mona ashok.

Clare Bentata

Sue Blackett

Julie Cooper, Honorary Fellow

Dr Maggie Cooper

Helen de Felice

Rhianydd Dow

Professor Teck Eng

Dr Alisher Erkaboev

Tony Graham

Dr Stephen R Gulliver

Professor Liang Han, Visiting Professor

Dr Markos Kyritsis

Professor David C Lane, BSc Brist, MSc DPhil Oxf, FORS

Professor Weizi (Vicky) Li

Professor Kecheng Liu

Professor Sharm Manwani

Dr Vaughan Michell

Professor Keiichi Nakata

Dr Ronita Ram

Professor Gunnar Rimmel, Visiting Professor

Dr Ekililu Salifu

Nigel Spinks

Dr Renata Stenka

Dr Niran Subramaniam

Dr Yin Leng Tan

Professor Yinshan Tang

Dr Jessica Yang

Dr Dan Zhou

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MPhil/PhD in Management - Information Systems and Innovation

• Graduate research
• Department of Management
• Application code G5ZC
• Starting 2024
• Home full-time: Closed
• Overseas full-time: Closed
• Location: Houghton Street, London

This programme offers you the chance to undertake a substantial piece of work that is worthy of publication and which makes an original contribution to the field of information systems. You will begin on the MPhil and will need to meet certain requirements to be upgraded to PhD status.

As a research-led department of management  ranking #5 in our field , we aim to produce top-quality social scientists who are able to conduct original, robust and significant socio-technical research in digital innovation. You will develop a profound understanding of the complex and dynamic interactions between information technology, organisations and society, and learn to define problems and research questions, collect and analyse data, and bring empirical observations to bear on the development of theory.

We have a strong tradition of high-quality research, teaching and knowledge exchange in information systems and innovation, with specific expertise in digital ecosystems, organisational technologies, security and privacy, health and financial services. The Information Systems and Innovation Faculty Research Group is one of the largest groups of its kind in the world.

You will work closely with international and world-class faculty as part of a vibrant community of doctoral students, all of whom are pursuing varied research in different fields of management. The programme also includes a comprehensive qualitative training, studies from a wide variety of countries and the opportunity to specialise in a designated field.

Programme details

For more information about tuition fees and entry requirements, see the fees and funding and assessing your application sections.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements for mphil/phd in management - information systems and innovation.

2:1 bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science or a social science discipline, plus high merit (65+) in a Master’s degree or equivalent in information systems or management or a related discipline.

Competition for places at the School is high. This means that even if you meet our minimum entry requirement, this does not guarantee you an offer of admission.

If you have studied or are studying outside of the UK then have a look at our  Information for International Students  to find out the entry requirements that apply to you.

GRE/GMAT requirement

GMAT or GRE is recommended, but not mandatory. It must be no more than five years before 1 October 2024, and must show full and percentile scores for all sections.

  Find out more about GRE/GMAT

Assessing your application

We welcome applications for research programmes that complement the academic interests of members of staff at the School, and we recommend that you investigate staff research interests before applying.

We carefully consider each application on an individual basis, taking into account all the information presented on your application form, including your;

• academic achievement (including existing and pending qualifications)
• academic statement of purpose ( see guidance on writing your statement of purpose )
• academic references ( see guidance on references )
• GMAT/GRE (if provided)
• research proposal ( see guidance on writing your research proposal )
• sample of written work

See further LSE Graduate Admissions information on supporting documents

You may also have to provide evidence of your English proficiency. You do not need to provide this at the time of your application to LSE, but we recommend that you do. See our English language requirements.

When to apply

The application deadline for this programme is 15 January 2024 . See the fees and funding section for more details.

How to apply

To apply onlin go to the LSE Application System

Fees and funding

Every research student is charged a fee in line with the fee structure for their programme.  The fee covers registration and examination fees payable to the School, lectures, classes and individual supervision, lectures given at other colleges under intercollegiate arrangements and, under current arrangements, membership of the Students' Union. It does not cover living costs or travel or fieldwork.

Tuition fees 2024/25 for MPhil/PhD in Management - Information Systems and Innovation

Home students: £4,829 for the first year (provisional) Overseas students: £22,632 for the first year

The fee is likely to rise over subsequent years of the programme. The School charges home research students in line with the level of fee that the Research Councils recommend. The fees for overseas students are likely to rise in line with the assumed percentage increase in pay costs (ie, 4 per cent per annum).

The Table of Fees shows the latest tuition amounts for all programmes offered by the School.

The amount of tuition fees you will need to pay, and any financial support you are eligible for, will depend on whether you are classified as a home or overseas student, otherwise known as your fee status. LSE assesses your fee status based on guidelines provided by the Department of Education.

Further information about fee status classification.

Scholarships, studentships and other funding

The School recognises that the  cost of living in London  may be higher than in your home town or country, and we provide generous scholarships each year to home and overseas students.

This programme is eligible for  LSE PhD Studentships , and  Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) funding . Selection for the PhD Studentships and ESRC funding is based on receipt of an application for a place – including all ancillary documents, before the funding deadline. 

Financial Aid and Funding sorted by research degree programme for applicants in the Department of Management.

Funding deadline for LSE PhD Studentships and ESRC funding: 15 January 2024

In addition to our needs-based awards, LSE also makes available scholarships for students from specific regions of the world and awards for students studying specific subject areas.  Find out more about financial support.

External funding 

There may be other funding opportunities available through other organisations or governments and we recommend you investigate these options as well.

Information for international students

LSE is an international community, with over 140 nationalities represented amongst its student body. We celebrate this diversity through everything we do.  

If you are applying to LSE from outside of the UK then take a look at our Information for International students . 

1) Take a note of the UK qualifications we require for your programme of interest (found in the ‘Entry requirements’ section of this page). 

2) Go to the International Students section of our website. 

3) Select your country. 

4) Select ‘Graduate entry requirements’ and scroll until you arrive at the information about your local/national qualification. Compare the stated UK entry requirements listed on this page with the local/national entry requirement listed on your country specific page.

Programme structure and courses

Information systems phd seminar series and workshops.

Throughout the programme all Information Systems and Innovation doctoral students attend weekly research seminars, which feature presentations and discussions from doctoral students, invited speakers and academic members of the Information Systems and Innovation Faculty group .

Research Practicums

In the first year of your programme, you will engage in active research, called Research Practicums, with different members of Faculty. The rotation of practicum assignments will include one-to-one training and collaboration that provides you better understanding of the research process, e.g.:

• Literature reviews.
• Applied research methods and practices.
• Determining theory-driven testable hypotheses.
• Identifying appropriate methods and samples.
• Conducting analyses.
• Evaluating findings and implications.
• Writing manuscripts for the academic peer-reviewed process with ultimate goal of publication in top-tier academic journal.

Courses & Seminars

In your first year you will take courses to prepare you for research in organisational phenomena associated with IT innovation, and the management of IT-enabled organisational and social change. You will take core quantitative and qualitative research courses and choose an elective course in advanced methods or data analysis methods. In consultation with your supervisor, you will settle on a definite research topic by the end of the first year.

At the end of this first year, your progress is reviewed to establish that you are on track to upgrade from MPhil to PhD status.

All first year doctoral students in the Department of Management will take the seminar A Social Sciences Perspective of Academic Research in Management.

Courses include:

Research Traditions and Paradigms in IS and Organisations The foundations of social research and the key issues concerning the status of knowledge and the forms by which it is acquired. You will focus on the ways by which key epistemological paradigms have been applied in the fields of Information Systems and Organisation Studies.

Introduction to Quantitative Analysis An intensive introduction to quantitative data analysis in the social sciences, covering the foundations of descriptive statistics and statistical estimation and inference. You will have computer classes to give hands-on training in the application of statistical techniques to real social science research problems.

Qualitative Research Methods You will cover the fundamentals of qualitative research methods with opportunities to put those methods into practice. It prepares you to design, carry out, report, read and evaluate qualitative research projects.

Managing Digital Platform Innovation Dynamics of large-scale digital service platforms and their associated ecosystems, with a focus on facilitating in-depth debates on complex research issues related to platform and infrastructure innovation.

Elective Methods or Data Analysis course

You will choose one course from a selection of options including:

• Doing Ethnography
• Qualitative Research with Digital and Visual Data
• Qualitative Text and Discourse Analysis
• Multivariate Analysis and Measurement
• Applied Regression Analysis
• Social Network Analysis

A Social Sciences Perspective of Academic Research in Management

Along with all MRes/PhD and MPhil/PhD students from across the Department of Management Research programmes you will participate in a seminar on the nature of scientific enquiry in the Social Sciences. The seminar series is led by members of the Faculty across the Department and provides an interdisciplinary collaborative perspective and the opportunity for students to develop academic presentation skills

Second, third and fourth year (PhD)

At the start of year two you will submit a research proposal, up to 15,000 words, related to your designated major field for upgrade to PhD. The paper will outline the aims and methods of your thesis, provide preliminary data collection and analysis. You will also need to submit a concise literature review in which the significance of the proposed research is articulated.

In years two to four of the programme, you are expected to dive deep into your research and write your thesis. While writing the thesis you will continue to attend the weekly Information Systems PhD Seminar during term times but can also attend other regular research seminars that may be relevant to your research.

Throughout your PhD you will be expected to show the continued development of research ideas for publication or presentation at conferences, participation in relevant training courses and career development activities.

For the most up-to-date list of courses please visit the relevant School Calendar page .

You must note, however, that while care has been taken to ensure that this information is up to date and correct, a change of circumstances since publication may cause the School to change, suspend or withdraw a course or programme of study, or change the fees that apply to it. The School will always notify the affected parties as early as practicably possible and propose any viable and relevant alternative options. Note that the School will neither be liable for information that after publication becomes inaccurate or irrelevant, nor for changing, suspending or withdrawing a course or programme of study due to events outside of its control, which includes but is not limited to a lack of demand for a course or programme of study, industrial action, fire, flood or other environmental or physical damage to premises.  

You must also note that places are limited on some courses and/or subject to specific entry requirements. The School cannot therefore guarantee you a place. Please note that changes to programmes and courses can sometimes occur after you have accepted your offer of a place. These changes are normally made in light of developments in the discipline or path-breaking research, or on the basis of student feedback. Changes can take the form of altered course content, teaching formats or assessment modes. Any such changes are intended to enhance the student learning experience. You should visit the School’s  Calendar ,  or contact the relevant academic department, for information on the availability and/or content of courses and programmes of study. Certain substantive changes will be listed on the  updated graduate course and programme information  page.

Supervision, progression and assessment

Supervision.

You will be allocated a PhD supervisor on commencing the programme. 

During the first year of the programme, you will participate in Research Practicums, working in collaboration with different faculty mentors. Each research practicum is a 5-10 week engagement, enabling you to participate in research activities and develop your own research skills.

You will also attend and contribute to the Information Systems PhD Seminar Series and Workshops and other workshops relevant to your research question on a weekly basis. These are designed to strengthen your methodological skills and enable you to present your work in progress.

Progression and assessment

Successful completion of work required for each year is a necessary condition for re-registration in the following year. You will need to meet certain criteria, such as achieving certain grades in your assignments.

During the 2 nd year of registration you submit a research proposal for your upgrade to PhD.

You are required to complete your PhD thesis within four years and should allow three to six months for revisions and submissions.

Your final award will be determined by the completion of an original research thesis and a viva oral examination.

Student support and resources

We’re here to help and support you throughout your time at LSE, whether you need help with your academic studies, support with your welfare and wellbeing or simply to develop on a personal and professional level.

Whatever your query, big or small, there are a range of people you can speak to who will be happy to help.  

Department librarians   – they will be able to help you navigate the library and maximise its resources during your studies. 

Accommodation service  – they can offer advice on living in halls and offer guidance on private accommodation related queries.

Class teachers and seminar leaders  – they will be able to assist with queries relating to specific courses. 

Disability and Mental Health Service  – they are experts in long-term health conditions, sensory impairments, mental health and specific learning difficulties. They offer confidential and free services such as  student counselling,  a  peer support scheme  and arranging  exam adjustments.  They run groups and workshops.  

IT help  – support is available 24 hours a day to assist with all your technology queries.   

LSE Faith Centre  – this is home to LSE's diverse religious activities and transformational interfaith leadership programmes, as well as a space for worship, prayer and quiet reflection. It includes Islamic prayer rooms and a main space for worship. It is also a space for wellbeing classes on campus and is open to all students and staff from all faiths and none.   

Language Centre  – the Centre specialises in offering language courses targeted to the needs of students and practitioners in the social sciences. We offer pre-course English for Academic Purposes programmes; English language support during your studies; modern language courses in nine languages; proofreading, translation and document authentication; and language learning community activities.

LSE Careers  ­ – with the help of LSE Careers, you can make the most of the opportunities that London has to offer. Whatever your career plans, LSE Careers will work with you, connecting you to opportunities and experiences from internships and volunteering to networking events and employer and alumni insights. 

LSE Library   –   founded in 1896, the British Library of Political and Economic Science is the major international library of the social sciences. It stays open late, has lots of excellent resources and is a great place to study. As an LSE student, you’ll have access to a number of other academic libraries in Greater London and nationwide. 

LSE LIFE  – this is where you should go to develop skills you’ll use as a student and beyond. The centre runs talks and workshops on skills you’ll find useful in the classroom; offers one-to-one sessions with study advisers who can help you with reading, making notes, writing, research and exam revision; and provides drop-in sessions for academic and personal support. (See ‘Teaching and assessment’). 

LSE Students’ Union (LSESU)  – they offer academic, personal and financial advice and funding.  

PhD Academy   – this is available for PhD students, wherever they are, to take part in interdisciplinary events and other professional development activities and access all the services related to their registration. 

Sardinia House Dental Practice   – this   offers discounted private dental services to LSE students.  

St Philips Medical Centre  – based in Pethwick-Lawrence House, the Centre provides NHS Primary Care services to registered patients.

Student Services Centre  – our staff here can answer general queries and can point you in the direction of other LSE services.  

Student advisers   – we have a  Deputy Head of Student Services (Advice and Policy)  and an  Adviser to Women Students  who can help with academic and pastoral matters.

Student life

As a student at LSE you’ll be based at our central London campus. Find out what our campus and London have to offer you on academic, social and career perspective. 

Student societies and activities

Your time at LSE is not just about studying, there are plenty of ways to get involved in  extracurricular activities . From joining one of over 200 societies, or starting your own society, to volunteering for a local charity, or attending a public lecture by a world-leading figure, there is a lot to choose from. 

The campus 

LSE is based on one  campus  in the centre of London. Despite the busy feel of the surrounding area, many of the streets around campus are pedestrianised, meaning the campus feels like a real community. 

Life in London 

London is an exciting, vibrant and colourful city. It's also an academic city, with more than 400,000 university students. Whatever your interests or appetite you will find something to suit your palate and pocket in this truly international capital. Make the most of career opportunities and social activities, theatre, museums, music and more. 

Want to find out more? Read why we think  London is a fantastic student city , find out about  key sights, places and experiences for new Londoners . Don't fear, London doesn't have to be super expensive: hear about  London on a budget . 

Students who successfully complete the programme often embark on an academic career.

• Career and placements of previous Department of Management PhD students

The Department aims to give all qualified doctoral students the opportunity to teach. Developing teaching skills and experience is an important component of the students' career development and prepares you for future academic roles. To make this experience as valuable as possible we draw on the support from the LSE's Teaching and Learning Centre.

Support for your career

Throughout the programme, you are expected to participate in Information Systems and Innovation Faculty Research Group research workshops, enabling you to grow familiar with the process of presenting and discussing academic papers with experienced faculty, and provide opportunities for networking. Funding is also available for you to attend and present papers at academic conferences.

LSE Careers has a team dedicated to PhD students offering a wide range of resources and advice. You will receive regular updates on career events and workshops offered by LSE Careers and the LSE’s PhD Academy. Research based employment opportunities are communicated to students in our newsletters and email updates.

Find out more about LSE

Discover more about being an LSE student - meet us in a city near you, visit our campus or experience LSE from home. 

Experience LSE from home

Webinars, videos, student blogs and student video diaries will help you gain an insight into what it's like to study at LSE for those that aren't able to make it to our campus.  Experience LSE from home . 

Come on a guided campus tour, drop into our office or go on a self-guided tour.  Find out about opportunities to visit LSE . 

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Student Marketing, Recruitment and Study Abroad travels throughout the UK and around the world to meet with prospective students. We visit schools, attend education fairs and also hold Destination LSE events: pre-departure events for offer holders.  Find details on LSE's upcoming visits . 

Faculty members are unable to comment on your eligibility without viewing your full application file first. However, if you have any questions regarding the programme please contact the Department of Management PhD Office at  [email protected] . 

Admissions enquiries

With questions related to the admissions process, please contact the LSE Graduate Admissions team via their  getting in touch page .

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Informatics PhD

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• 100%   of our research impact in Computer Science and Informatics was assessed to be world leading or internationally excellent   (REF 2021)  

Research is led by scientific curiosity and motivated by social, economic and industrial needs. We have strong links with local and national industry – not least because most practical problems demand an interdisciplinary approach.

Areas of study

As a research student, you're associated with one or more research groups in the Department of Informatics:

• AI Research Group
• Foundations of Software Systems
• Creative Technology .

We welcome research proposals in all of the areas our faculty specialise in. Our interdisciplinary research involves key roles in the Centre for Computation Neuroscience and Robotics (CCNR), the Sackler Centre for Consciousness Science and the Sussex Humanities Lab .

We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision. We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described in this prospectus. However, if we need to make material changes, for example due to government or regulatory requirements, or unanticipated staff changes, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.

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English language requirements

Ielts (academic).

High level (6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component).

IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course.  Find out more about IELTS

We accept IELTS One Skills Retake.

We do not accept IELTS Online.

Check full details of our English Language requirements and find out more about some of the alternative English language qualifications listed below

Alternative English language qualifications

Proficiency tests, cambridge advanced certificate in english (cae).

169 overall, including at least 162 in each skill.

We would normally expect the CAE test to have been taken within two years before the start of your course.

You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Find out more about Cambridge English: Advanced

Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)

We would normally expect the CPE test to have been taken within two years before the start of your course.

You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Find out more about Cambridge English: Proficiency

LanguageCert International ESOL SELT

High level (International ESOL SELT B2 with a minimum of 39 in each component)

LanguageCert International ESOL scores are valid for two years from the test date. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. Find out more about LanguageCert SELT

We only accept LanguageCert when taken at SELT Test Centres. We do not accept the online version.

Pearson PTE Academic

High level (62 overall, including at least 59 in all four skills)

PTE (Academic) scores are valid for two years from the test date. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. Find out more about Pearson (PTE Academic)

We do not accept the PTE Academic Online test.

TOEFL (iBT)

High level 88 overall, including at least 20 Listening, 19 in Reading, 21 in Speaking, 23 in Writing.

TOEFL (iBT) scores are valid for two years from the test date. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. Find out more about TOEFL (iBT)

We do not accept TOEFL (iBT) Home Edition.

The TOEFL Institution Code for the University of Sussex is 9166.

English language qualifications

As/a-level (gce).

Grade C or above in English Language.

Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE)/ AS or A Level: grade C or above in Use of English.

GCE O-level

Grade C or above in English.

Brunei/Cambridge GCE O-level in English: grades 1-6.

Singapore/Cambridge GCE O-level in English: grades 1-6.

GCSE or IGCSE

Grade C or above in English as a First Language (Grade 4 or above in GCSE from 2017).

Grade B or above in English as a Second Language.

Ghana Senior Secondary School Certificate

If awarded before 1993: grades 1-6 in English language.

If awarded between 1993 and 2005: grades A-D in English language.

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)

 Level 4, including at least 3 in each component in English Language.

Indian School Certificate (Standard XII)

The Indian School Certificate is accepted at the grades below when awarded by the following examination boards:

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) – English Core only: 70%

Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) - English: 70% 

International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)

English A or English B at grade 5 or above.

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

Grades A - C in English language

Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) 1119/GCE O-level

If taken before the end of 2008: grades 1-6 in English Language.

If taken from 2009 onwards: grade C or above in English Language.

The qualification must be jointly awarded by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES).

West African Senior School Certificate

Grades A1-C6 (1-6) in English language when awarded by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) or the National Examinations Council (NECO).

Country exceptions

Select to see the list of exempt english-speaking countries.

If you are a national of one of the countries below, or if you have recently completed a qualification equivalent to a UK Bachelors degree or higher in one of these countries, you will normally meet our English requirement. Note that qualifications obtained by distance learning or awarded by studying outside these countries cannot be accepted for English language purposes.

You will normally be expected to have completed the qualification within two years before starting your course at Sussex. If the qualification was obtained earlier than this, we would expect you to be able to demonstrate that you have maintained a good level of English, for example by living in an English-speaking country or working in an occupation that required you to use English regularly and to a high level.

Please note that this list is determined by the UK’s Home Office, not by the University of Sussex.

List of exempt countries: 

• Antigua and Barbuda
• New Zealand
• St Kitts and Nevis
• St Vincent and the Grenadines
• The British Overseas Territories
• Trinidad and Tobago
• United Kingdom

** Canada: you must be a national of Canada; other nationals not on this list who have a degree from a Canadian institution will not normally be exempt from needing to provide evidence of English.

English language support

If you don’t meet the English language requirements for your degree, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course

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Admissions information for applicants

If your qualifications aren’t listed or you have a question about entry requirements, contact us

• How to apply

If you’d like to join us as a research student, there are two main routes:

• browse funded projects in this subject area
• browse our potential supervisors and propose your own research project.

Find out how to apply for a PhD at Sussex

Full-time and part-time study

Choose to work on your research full time or part time, to fit around your work and personal life. For details about part-time study, contact us at [email protected]

PhD or MPhil?

You can choose to study for a PhD or an MPhil. PhD and MPhil degrees differ in duration and in the extent of your research work.

• For a PhD, your research work makes a substantial original contribution to knowledge or understanding in your chosen field.
• For an MPhil, your work is an independent piece of research but in less depth than for a PhD. You’ll graduate with the degree title Master of Philosophy. You might be able to change to a PhD while you study for an MPhil.

Our supervisors

Explore our research interests and find potential supervisors.

Our Creative Technology research is concerned with the interfaces between humans and digital technology and how these are changing.

We investigate interaction in the broadest sense, considering it in relation to digital technologies, connected physical artifacts, people’s experience and cognition, and their practices with mobile, immersive, ubiquitous and pervasive computing.

Dr Natalia Beloff

Reader in Software Engineering

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Prof Peter Cheng

Professor of Cognitive Sciences

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Dr Giovanni Contreras Garcia

Lecturer in Product Design

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Prof Judith Good

Visiting Professor

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Prof Kate Howland

Professor of Interaction Design

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Prof Ann Light

Professor of Design & Creative Technology

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Prof Gianluca Memoli

Reader in Sound-Based Interactions

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Dr Paul Newbury

Senior Lecturer In Multimedia Systems

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Prof Marianna Obrist

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Ms Diane Simpson-Little

Honorary Senior Lecturer

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Prof Sriram Subramanian

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Dr Phil Watten

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Prof Martin White

Professor of Computer Science

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The Data Science Research Group addresses the challenges associated with deriving knowledge from large heterogeneous datasets – with a particular focus on machine learning and natural language processing.

Prof John Carroll

Emeritus Professor

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Dr Bill Keller

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Prof Novi Quadrianto

Professor of Machine Learning

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Prof Julie Weeds

Professor in Artificial Intelligence

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Prof David Weir

Professor Of Computer Science

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The EASy group has been internationally prominent since it was established in the early 1990s. It is concerned with the interfaces between the biological and computational sciences, particularly with reference to furthering understanding of brains and minds.

Prof Luc Berthouze

Professor of Complex Systems

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Prof Maggie Boden

Research Professor of Cognitive Science

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Prof Christopher Buckley

Professor of Neural Computation

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Prof Ron Chrisley

Professor of Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence

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Prof Phil Husbands

Research Professor Of Artificial Intelligence

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Prof Thomas Nowotny

Professor Of Informatics

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Prof Andy Philippides

Professor of Biorobotics

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Prof Anil Seth

Professor of Cognitive & Computational Neuroscience

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Dr Chris Thornton

Lecturer in Computing Science

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Dr Sharon Wood

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This group is interested in the theory and practice of future computation and communication. We:

• build mathematical theories of computation
• design and evaluate distributed applications and services
• model and analyse data representing system configurations, social networks, trust and provenance.

Dr Martin Berger

Senior Lecturer in Foundations of Computation

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Prof Ian Mackie

Head of Department

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Prof George Parisis

Professor of Computer Networks

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Prof Bernhard Reus

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Dr Peter Schrammel

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Prof Ian Wakeman

Head of School Engin and Informatics

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Funding and fees

How can i fund my course, funded projects and scholarships.

Our aim is to ensure that every student who wants to study with us is able to despite financial barriers, so that we continue to attract talented and unique individuals. Don’t miss out on scholarships – check the specific application deadlines for funding opportunities. Note that funded projects aren’t available for all our PhDs.

Up to 10 4 year EPSRC scholarships in Quantum Information Science and Technologies

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£3,000 scholarships available to environmental influencers bringing about real-world behaviour change

£800 scholarship available to reward talented organ player studying on any course at Sussex.

5 scholarships of £800 are available to reward talented musicians studying on any course at Sussex

£19,237 stipend, full fees for 3.5 years, and a one-off Research and Training Support Grant of £2,000.

£19,237 stipend and full fees for 3.5 years.

Cash scholarships available for students who have demonstrated sporting excellence

Up to 10 scholarships for outstanding PhD students holding China Scholarship Council awards

Applying for USA Federal Student Aid?

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Home students: £4,786 per year for full-time students

Channel Islands and Isle of Man students: £4,786 per year for full-time students

International students: £25,000 per year for full-time students

Home PhD student fees are set at the level recommended by United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI) annually, rising in line with inflation. Overseas fees are subject to an annual increase - see details on our tuition fees page

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On top of your PhD fees and living costs, you may also need to cover some research and training costs, relevant to your research project. These costs will depend on your research topic and training needs, but may include: - travel (to archives, collections or scientific facilities) - a laptop - overseas fieldwork costs (travel and accommodation, and language training) - conference costs (travel, registration fees and accommodation) - laboratory consumables and workshop materials - participant costs - transcription or translation costs - open-access publication costs. If you have a scholarship from one of the UK Research Councils, your scholarship should cover these types of costs. You'll receive details of how to claim this additional funding. If you're self funded, or if your scholarship doesn’t cover these costs, check with the Research and Enterprise Co-ordinator in your School for details of School or Doctoral School funding that may be available.

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PhD Information Systems Management

An honours degree (normally at least 2:1 or above) in an appropriate discipline.

IELTS entry requirement is normally 6.5, TOEFL 550 (213 CBT) or equivalent for overseas students.

About the course

A PhD in Information Systems Management offers an internationally recognised degree signifying high levels of achievement in research. It develops extensive subject expertise and independent research skills which are honed over an extended period, depending on the level of the award.

As part of your research degree, you will:

• undertake a substantial, original research project for the duration of the degree, under the supervision and guidance of two or more academic members of staff.
• be provided with guidance from your supervisory team, both in the selection of a research topic and in the conduct of the research.
• attend postgraduate seminar series to develop subject specific knowledge and research skills relevant to your field of research.
• present your work at major conferences and in refereed research publications.

The degree is assessed solely on the final, written thesis which must be "defended" in a viva.

A PhD is a not a taught course. You will initiate your own learning and development through seeking out opportunities provided by the University.

The programme can be undertaken on a full or part time basis and we will endeavour to provide a fully supportive research and learning environment with flexible supervision.

Your supervisors will have both subject and PhD supervision experience. They will assist and support you throughout your time with us, enhancing your experience and helping you to make the most of your research learning.

How to Apply

To apply for a PhD at the University of Hertfordshire you should have a specific developed area of focus. It is recommended that you have an established track record / experience in your desired area to support your application.

The quality of your research proposal, your suitability for pursuing higher research and our capacity to supervise the chosen topic are the principle criteria for admission. You will need to submit a written research proposal and personal statement to the Doctoral College but informal discussion before formal application is strongly encouraged.

To apply, please email [email protected]

What’s next for my career?

You want to gain: 

• An internationally recognised research qualification
• Advanced subject expertise at postgraduate level
• Research skills through practice and extensive research experience

Employers are looking for high calibre graduates with advanced skills who can demonstrate independence through research.

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DInfSci Doctor of Information Science

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The Professional Doctorate in Information Science (DInfSci) is a doctoral degree programme which allows experienced information professionals to research issues which arise from the practice of Information Science. Through the critical review and systematic application of appropriate theories and research methods to professional work environments, this programme allows you to increase your knowledge about practice, develop new research findings and improve your professional competence.

This programme has been designed for experienced professionals working in senior roles within the information profession. It offers a flexible and supportive method of study that allows you to continue in work whilst you study, develop a research programme that informs and enhances your own area of work, and study with some of the top Information Science researchers in the word. The DInfSci can be completed from wherever you are in the world.

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Research areas

Our specialist themes are Data Science and Machine Learning, Information Behaviour, Interactive Information Retrieval, and Information Engagement.

Data Science & Machine Learning

Putting machine learning into practice is a necessary step towards developing systems that tailor the delivery of content to end-users in order to optimise their experience. Our group specialises in helping companies build the infrastructure for developing and developing data driven solutions. We employ state of the art algorithms to help facilitate the classification of documents, ranking and recommendation of content, analysing and measuring user behaviour and performance in order to extract value and actionable insights from customer interaction data -- facilitating the move to data-driven decision making.

Information Behaviour

Information Behaviour studies the wide range of ways in which people interact with information, from finding, creating, using, sharing, disseminating, and avoiding information. We conduct studies of behaviour in varied contexts, including education, health, cultural heritage, and work with many groups of information users, with a particular focus on marginalised groups to understand what barriers may be faced by those seeking information and how those barriers can be overcome.

Interactive Information Retrieval

Finding the right information is the key to success in the digital age. The Interactive Information Retrieval group specialises in understanding how people search for information and developing interactive search tools that support their information seeking and retrieval work tasks.  The Interactive Information Retrieval group takes a holistic approach to studying users and their search behaviours, developing tools and interfaces that provide effective and efficient access to heterogeneous, unstructured multi-media collections of information.

Information Engagement

Information Engagement studies how and why people engage with information, and how to increase user engagement, particularly in the domains of digital health and social media. Information Engagement includes a broad range of online information interactions, such as browsing, searching, finding, describing, sharing, repurposing, and interacting with information. Our work in information engagement with cultural heritage has focussed on how to develop and evaluate new ways to understand and appreciate museum exhibits. This has led to novel interactive exhibits in museums and large evaluation studies of information engagement in national and local museums. 

Why Strathclyde

QS 2023 ranked Strathclyde as 4th in the UK and 22nd in the world for Information & Library Studies. We've been a leading school of information and library science in the UK for over 70 years. We're a member of the prestigious iSchools organisation, and the Strathclyde iSchool Research Group is one of the leading information science research groups in the UK.

We bridge theory and practice, and have worked collaboratively with a number of partners on funded research including:

• National Health Service (NHS) Scotland
• BAE Systems
• National Museums Scotland
• National Galleries Scotland
• BiP Solutions Ltd
• National Library of Scotland
• European Space Agency

Course content

The course duration is a minimum of three years full-time or four years of part-time study. You'll normally undertake the research at your place of work and it should be relevant to your current position. The DInfSci can be conducted entirely remotely, and therefore is suitable for international applicants. Applicants who are closer to Strathclyde can attend physical events, such as seminars, as well as engage in distance supervision and training.

The DInfSci starts with a tailored programme of research preparation consisting of three stages.

The DInfSci can be undertaken full-time or part-time. As the DInfSci requires a significant amount of personal effort, it's best to speak to us about your own situation before you apply. We can advise on typical workloads and how your DInfSci plans may work alongside your other commitments.

Stage one: Literature & scholarship

Individual supervisory meetings and supporting material on how to conduct a literature search including use of specialist bibliographic databases will provide you with the means to create a solid academic foundation for your research programme. This stage will allow you to create a robust review of the academic and practitioner literature and be able to confidently articulate the knowledge gaps in your area of study.

Stage two Directed study on areas of specialist knowledge

This stage will allow you to define the area of professional practice which you wish to research. This stage will contain a mixture of analysis, scoping projects, and stakeholder interactions to define your research project and associated research questions. You may also choose from classes within our instructional programmes to supply additional skills and specialist knowledge.

Stage three Research methods

This stage will provide you with the required research skills for your research programme. You'll take our MSc level Research Methods course to understand the processes involved in designing a research project, be able to differentiate major research paradigms and methods associated with them, identify suitable research methods and instruments, plan a research project, create ethically sound research programme, and how to document your research.

Having pass these three preparatory stages, you'll then undertake your individual research programme culminating in a thesis of around 60, 000 words.

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All fees quoted are per academic year unless otherwise stated.

Entrants may be subject to a small fee during the writing up period.

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Students on programmes of study of more than one year (or studying standalone modules) should be aware that tuition fees are revised annually and may increase in subsequent years of study. Annual increases will generally reflect UK inflation rates and increases to programme delivery costs.

Please note: the fees shown are annual and may be subject to an increase each year. Part time students will pay pro-rata fees.

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Cyber Security, Privacy and Trust PhD

Awards: PhD

Study modes: Full-time

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Research profile

The increasing reliance of systems and services on information technology in the public, private and third sector has significantly raised the impact of cyber attacks in the last two decades.

This PhD programme in Cyber Security, Privacy and Trust is a response to the growing need for highly specialized research and training in these topics. Cyber security and resiliency is a complex problem that requires designing and understanding underlying technologies but also how business processes, cost, usability, trust and the law play a role for effective technology deployment.

The aim of this PhD programme is to provide students with research training in specialised topics of security, privacy and trust, helping produce the next generation of world-leading experts of the field.

Programme structure

The PhD in Cyber Security, Privacy and Trust trains you as a researcher and allows you to develop advanced techniques and in-depth knowledge in a specialist area. You will develop an all-round knowledge of your discipline, and a broad range of transferable skills.

You will carry out independent research, resulting in an original contribution to knowledge in your chosen area, working under the guidance of your supervisors.

The prescribed period of study is 36 months if studying full-time, or between 48 and 72 months if studying part-time.

Year 1 of PhD studies is probationary. Your supervisor will identify your training needs, if any, and invite you to attend lectures relevant to your research topic. These lectures may be selected from those offered to MSc students or may be specialist courses and seminars organised by the School's various research groupings.

Towards the end of Year 1, you will be expected to submit a thesis proposal which identifies a specific research topic, reviews the relevant literature, outlines a plan of research to address the topic, and describes progress made so far.

Progress during your PhD is assessed by annual reviews, which formally determine whether you can progress with your PhD. You will be required to complete and pass a PhD annual review at the end of each year of study and thesis is expected to be submitted at the end of Year 3. Following thesis submission, you will be required to attend an oral examination (or viva) which will be conducted by an external and internal examiner.

Find out more about compulsory and optional courses

We link to the latest information available. Please note that this may be for a previous academic year and should be considered indicative.

Work placements/internships

Many postgraduate research students in the School of Informatics undertake at least one optional internship during their PhD, gaining important transferable skills whilst working with companies, public or third sector organisations.

The School of Informatics maintains a range of connections to potential employers in the cyber security and other sectors. Work placements or internships are considered a valuable aspect of research training as they expose students to an applied research culture, and can provide valuable contacts for future job searches.

Training and support

As a research student in the School of Informatics, you will have access to a highly respected academic staff community, including staff who have won prizes for their research and who are Fellows of learned societies.

The University of Edinburgh has been recognised as a UK Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research. This is based on the amount and quality of its research output, as well as its level of PhD training.

Within the School of Informatics, the Security, Privacy and Trust Group includes academic staff who lead research in a range of technical and socio-technical areas of cyber security. Staff also supervise PhD students on this programme.

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You will carry out your research under the guidance of a primary supervisor and at least one other secondary or co-supervisor. You will be expected to attend seminars and meetings of relevant research groups and may also attend lectures that are relevant to your research topic. Periodic reviews of your progress will be conducted to assist with research planning.

A programme of transferable skills courses will be offered, which facilitates broader professional development in a wide range of topics, from writing and presentation skills to entrepreneurship and career strategies.

The award-winning Informatics Forum is an international research facility for computing and related areas. It houses more than 400 research staff and students, providing office, meeting and social spaces.

The Forum also contains several robotics labs, an instrumented multimedia room, eye-tracking and motion capture systems, and a full recording studio amongst other research facilities. Its spectacular atrium plays host to many events, from industry showcases and student hackathons to major research conferences.

Nearby teaching facilities include computer and teaching labs with more than 250 machines, 24-hour access to IT facilities for students, and comprehensive support provided by dedicated computing staff.

There are further specific facilities to support aspects of cyber security research, including an Internet of Things Lab and a Network Security Lab. The Blockchain Technology Lab is a research lab supporting investigations into distributed ledger technology.

Among our wider entrepreneurial initiatives is Informatics Ventures, set up to support globally ambitious software companies in Scotland and nurture a technology cluster to rival Boston, Pittsburgh, Kyoto and Silicon Valley.

Career opportunities

There is high demand for security and privacy experts in industry, academia, and the public sector. Commercially, there is also a large variety of opportunities in both small and large companies.

Previous PhD graduates associated with the Security and Privacy Group have gone on to employment in industry with companies including:

• ION Geophysical
• Disney Research
• Deutsche Bank.

Students have also gone on to be employed within academia, at institutions, to name a few, including:

• University of Oxford
• University of Bristol
• University of Oldenburg
• University of Auckland
• University of Birmingham
• University of Surrey
• University of Munich
• Cambridge University
• Queen’s University Belfast
• Tsinghua University
• Lancaster University

Entry requirements

These entry requirements are for the 2024/25 academic year and requirements for future academic years may differ. Entry requirements for the 2025/26 academic year will be published on 1 Oct 2024.

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in computer science, mathematics, linguistics, or a related discipline. A Masters degree or equivalent, in information security, cyber security or a closely related discipline is recommended.

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Check whether your international qualifications meet our general entry requirements:

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• English language requirements

Regardless of your nationality or country of residence, you must demonstrate a level of English language competency at a level that will enable you to succeed in your studies.

English language tests

We accept the following English language qualifications at the grades specified:

• IELTS Academic: total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component. We do not accept IELTS One Skill Retake to meet our English language requirements.
• TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition): total 100 with at least 20 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements.
• C1 Advanced ( CAE ) / C2 Proficiency ( CPE ): total 185 with at least 169 in each component.
• Trinity ISE : ISE III with passes in all four components.
• PTE Academic: total 70 with at least 59 in each component.

Your English language qualification must be no more than three and a half years old from the start date of the programme you are applying to study, unless you are using IELTS , TOEFL, Trinity ISE or PTE , in which case it must be no more than two years old.

Degrees taught and assessed in English

We also accept an undergraduate or postgraduate degree that has been taught and assessed in English in a majority English speaking country, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration:

• UKVI list of majority English speaking countries

We also accept a degree that has been taught and assessed in English from a university on our list of approved universities in non-majority English speaking countries (non-MESC).

• Approved universities in non-MESC

If you are not a national of a majority English speaking country, then your degree must be no more than five years old* at the beginning of your programme of study. (*Revised 05 March 2024 to extend degree validity to five years.)

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• Academic Technology Approval Scheme

If you are not an EU , EEA or Swiss national, you may need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme clearance certificate in order to study this programme.

Fees and costs

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Please note that some University and School scholarships require separate applications via the Scholarships portal.

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If you live in the UK, you may be able to apply for a postgraduate loan from one of the UK’s governments.

The type and amount of financial support you are eligible for will depend on:

• your programme
• the duration of your studies
• your tuition fee status

Programmes studied on a part-time intermittent basis are not eligible.

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PhD Cyber Security, Privacy and Trust - 3 Years (Full-time)

Application deadlines.

Applications for 2024/25 entry are now open and can be submitted all year round.

Please submit your completed application at least three months prior to desired entry date.

If you want to be considered for School funded PhD scholarships you must apply by one of two rounds:

(Revised 25 October 2023 to update application deadlines)

(Revised 15 February 2024 to extend the round 2 application deadline)

• How to apply

You must submit two references with your application.

You must submit an application via the EUCLID application portal and provide the required information and documentation. This will include submission of:

• a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• research proposal (2-5 pages long)
• degree certificates and official transcripts of all completed and in-progress degrees (plus certified translations if academic documents are not issued in English)
• two academic references

Only complete applications will progress forward to the academic selection stage.

Read through detailed guidance on how to apply for a PGR programme in the School of Informatics:

• School of Informatics PGR Application Guidance

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Information Systems and Innovation

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Our research concerns the development of conceptual foundations and explanation of emerging organisational phenomena associated with IT innovation, and the management of IT-enabled organisational and social change.

The  Information Systems and Innovation Faculty Research Group  is a centre of expertise on information technology (IT) innovation and concomitant organisational and social change. It is one of the largest groups of its kind in the world, and is well known for its research in the social, political and economic dimensions of information and communications technology. 

The faculty group covers most areas of information systems and represents a range of academic approaches and specialisms, from systems design and management to theory and philosophy.

We study two interrelated processes of innovation:

• Information systems and organisational change in business firms and public sector agencies as well as in multiple forms of collaboration across formal organisational boundaries
• The formation of digital infrastructures, their information content, the range of services they enable and the organisational processes they support.

Our research concerns the development of conceptual foundations and explanation of emerging organisational phenomena associated with IT innovation, and the management of IT-enabled organisational and social change. 

We have developed context specific knowledge of IT innovation and socio-organisational change in a diverse range of domains, including developing countries, public sector, health care, financial sector.  We draw from a range of social theory and have a tradition of qualitative research with constructivist and critical epistemology in pursuing the social study of IT. Our theoretical contributions take the form of:

• Conceptual foundation of IT innovation and socio-organisational change phenomena, including theories of socio-technical change and organisational governance, digital platforms and digital content, context related rationality of innovation
• Critical explanation of particular manifestations of IT innovation and emerging issues, including trust, security, privacy
• Identification of effective relevant management practice

Research themes

Thematically, research in the Information Systems and Innovation Faculty Group falls in three categories:

IT-enabled innovation in and across formal organisations, including:

• Outsourcing of IT and business services 
• Systems development and implementation practice 
• Issues of security and privacy 
• Enterprise mobility
• History of IT in organisations
• Ethical issues arising from IS/IT initiatives 

Digital infrastructures, including:

• The growth of digital information and the digital content services it enables 
• Internet-based new organisational processes
• Mobile technologies and ubiquitous information activity 
• Cloud computing and information systems as a service 
• Internet-enabled collaborative business activity

Context specific studies aiming at middle range theory of IT innovation phenomena in well delineated domains, including:

• IT innovation in the context of developing countries 
• Health care 
• E-government 
• Financial services

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The study of organisations and grand challenges in the digital global business landscape requires a multidisciplinary perspective. For this reason, the Organisational Theory and Information Systems (OTIS) PhD pathway brings together scholars from organisation theory and information systems to investigate both emerging and long-standing issues faced by individuals and organisations concerning institutional and organisational change, as well as digital innovation and work practices.

The breadth of interests pursued by our OTIS faculty and students creates a vibrant research environment has fuelled our strong international reputation for qualitative research whilst being supportive of a wide range of methods.

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Hello. I’m Professor Jennifer Howard-Grenville, and I’m a member of the Organisation Theory and Information Systems subject group, and the lead for this pathway on our PhD programme. A PhD in the Organisation theory and information systems or OTIS Pathway at the Cambridge Judge Business School will lead you to an exciting and impactful academic career.

Our faculty and PhD students have a worldwide reputation as leading scholars who use primarily qualitative methods to explore important questions related to organising in general, as well as organising in relation to digital technologies.

We studied diverse topics and contribute to a range of academic and theoretical conversations, including those on institutional and organisational change, social innovation, digital innovation, and social and environmental issues.

What unites us are several common elements. The first is a deep intellectual curiosity, which means we draw from and contribute to various theories from within and beyond Organisation studies. The second is a passion to shed light on the organising practises and their consequences in settings that really matter.

Often, these relate to societal grand challenges, such as those around social or environmental issues, whether they occur in communities or much broader scales. And finally, our commitment to methods that enable us to get up close to the phenomena we study, which include ethnographic methods, in-depth interviewing, and other qualitative data collection techniques.

As a PhD student in the OTIS pathway, like all CJBS PhD students, you would enjoy a close and collaborative relationship with the faculty members. We publish regularly in our top academic journals, as well as other outlets. And many of us serve, or have served, as Associate or Senior Editors, or on the editorial review boards of our top journals.

This means we can effectively mentor our students to learn the craft of academic publication and navigate this process. If you’d like to learn more about how you can join us as a PhD student, please look at our information about the key entry modes, either through our MPhil on Innovation, Strategy and Organisation, or through the Master of Research or MRes programme.

As well, read below for some of the types of questions you might explore as a member of our group and for further information about what sets us apart. Finally, be sure to check out our faculty web pages for what we’re currently studying, and please get in touch if we can help with your questions.

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The pathway

To start on the OTIS pathway you must take one of the following 9-month masters programmes:

Essential reading

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The OTIS PhD pathway

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Research areas

Our world-renowned faculty and PhD students study diverse issues and contribute to a range of academic and theoretical conversations, including those on institutional and organisational change, social innovation, digital innovation, and social and environmental issues. 

Elements that unite our researchers

• A deep intellectual curiosity, which means we draw from and contribute to various theories from within and beyond organisation studies.
• A passion to shed light on organising practises and their consequences in settings that matter – often these relate to societal grand challenges, such as those around social and environmental issues.
• The use of primarily qualitative methods to explore important questions related to organising in general, as well as organising in relation to digital technologies.
• A commitment to methods that enable us to get up close to the phenomena we study – including ethnographic methods, in-depth interviewing, and other qualitative data collection techniques.

Representative questions that are of interest to OTIS PhD pathway students and faculty

• How do individuals effectively advance innovation in their organisation and sector? What roles do organisational culture, identity and creativity play in managing change and innovation?
• How do new institutional fields and markets emerge? How does social change come about? What is the role of hybrid organisations and social innovation in these processes?
• How is digital innovation shaping the evolution of organisations and industries?
• How can we theorise the relationship between digital technologies, people and organisational practices?
• What roles do partnership and collaboration play in sustainable global business development?
• What role do organisations play in addressing the fundamental global social challenges of poverty, climate change, health inequalities and chronic disease?
• How, when and why are new ventures created? And how can they be a force for social good as well as economic value generation?

What we expect from you

You are intellectually curious and have a passion for developing new ideas and knowledge that will enable you to make your mark on both the academic field and wider society. You want to develop a rewarding academic career in a business school, and you have a strong desire to engage with external organisations as well. 

You will need to have a first class bachelors degree or equivalent. In some cases you will need to have a masters degree from a highly regarded university and to have performed within the top 5% of your class. Please see the MPhil in Innovation, Strategy and Organisation or Master of Research (MRes) academic requirements for more details. Our students have first degrees in areas such as business, management, economics, humanities, psychology, philosophy and sociology. You will be able to provide evidence of excellent writing skills and quantitative ability. A degree of practical management experience is welcome but not essential.

For more details, please see the academic requirements for the:

What you can expect from us

There are several distinguishing features that make the OTIS PhD pathway at Cambridge Judge Business School unique. This pathway has been designed to prepare students to conduct independent, high-calibre research in the OTIS field and to pursue an academic career as a faculty member at a highly regarded, research-led university.

Rigorous academic training

We work with you to develop an integrated and coherent programme of study that includes lectures, intensive seminars and workshops. Students receive funds to attend cutting-edge and highly specialised research methods workshops offered by renowned scholars at other institutions. The research methods you will study include quantitative and qualitative techniques that enable you to adopt either single or mixed methods in your research. This programme will train you in the latest research methods and emerging thinking in innovation, strategy and organisation.

Close research collaborations

The core feature of the programme is the close collaboration between our faculty members and doctoral students. You will work with the faculty on joint research projects for presentation at top international conferences and for publication in leading academic journals. Our faculty members maintain research collaborations with students long after they have graduated. Our faculty have served as associate and senior editors and on the editorial boards of leading academic journals, in addition to regularly publishing in these journals. These experiences will help you ensure your work is tailored for academic impact.

Highly selective and global

The programme is highly selective. You will interact closely with outstanding fellow PhD students who represent a wide variety of professional backgrounds, nationalities and ethnicities.

Connections with renowned scholars and schools around the world

You can interact and collaborate closely with leading scholars from around the world through our active research seminars and renowned visiting scholar programmes. The Business School also helps to support student exchange programmes, which will enable you to spend part of your PhD programme at a top international school of your choice. Our students have visited renowned institutions such as Wharton, Oxford and London Business School as part of the PhD programme.

Deep engagement approach

The hallmark of this PhD pathway is the combination of high standards of academic rigour and strong practical relevance to the business world. We will help you engage with organisations directly to gain access to unique data and rich insights on key problems facing organisations. This engagement will help you shed new light on ongoing academic debates, and it is this synergy of rigour and relevance that makes the OTIS PhD pathway unique.

State-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure

You will have access to comprehensive research databases and the latest software and computer equipment.

PhD supervisors

Your principal supervisor will be a senior academic from within the OTIS pathway. You will benefit from their guidance and counsel throughout the programme, and beyond: in helping you to succeed in the job market and in gaining a faculty position at a leading business school. Your principal supervisor will take an active role in your research programme and will assemble a group of faculty (your advisory committee) who will co-author papers with you. 

Take a look at the faculty who may serve as your principal supervisor and view their research interests: 

Michael Barrett

Professor of information systems & innovation studies, read more about michael.

Research interests

Michael Barrett researches digital innovation in diverse settings, including university-based ecosystems, healthcare, and banking. He draws primarily on practice-based theories for understanding digital innovation and transformation. He has also developed rhetorical strategies for understanding IT diffusion, and deploys longitudinal case study research using interpretive and mixed-methods approaches.

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Mark de Rond

Professor of organisational ethnography, read more about mark.

Mark de Rond studies people by living with them under similar conditions so as to better understand how they experience, and develop meaningful relations to, the world as it happens. His fieldwork has included long stints with war surgeons, elite rowers, biochemists, and comedians. He contributes to institutional theory and uses ethnographic methods.

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Matthew Grimes

Professor of entrepreneurship and sustainable futures, read more about matthew.

Matthew Grimes researches how individuals and organisations create, introduce, and sustain positive social change by way of entrepreneurship. He studies these topics primarily in contexts such as social entrepreneurship and business incubators/accelerators. He employs a range of methodologies, including qualitative and quantitative methods.

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Helen Haugh

Associate professor in community enterprise, read more about helen.

Helen Haugh researches organisational theory; social and community entrepreneurship; qualitative research methods, particularly ethnography.

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Jennifer Howard-Grenville

Diageo professor in organisation studies, read more about jennifer.

Jennifer Howard-Grenville researches organisational and social change processes, often as they relate to environmental sustainability. She contributes to the literatures on organisational routines, culture, and identity, and has studied the semiconductor manufacturing, oil and gas, and athletic apparel industries, as well as communities and occupations. Her work draws on qualitative data and analysis.

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Professor Matthew Jones

Professor of information systems, not available to take incoming phd students in october 2024..

Matthew Jones researches the relationship between information systems and social and organisational change. The primary empirical focus of his recent work has been on practice-based studies of (big) data in healthcare using qualitative methods. He also explores theoretical and methodological issues in information systems and organisational research.

Thomas Roulet

Professor of organisational sociology and leadership, read more about thomas.

Thomas Roulet researches negative social evaluations (stigma, scandals) and their antecedents (misconduct, deviance). He also contributed to the development of institutional theory and research methods (in particular observational and historical methods). While primarily a qualitative researcher, a share of his work is based on mixed-methods and combines different approaches.

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Paul Tracey

Professor of innovation & organisation, read more about paul.

Paul Tracey researches social enterprise, entrepreneurship, social innovation, and regional innovation. He contributes to the literatures on institutions and institutional change, as well as that on stigma and legitimacy. He uses qualitative methods to approach these topics.

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PhD advisory team

Dr Stella Pachidi, Dr Karla Sayegh and Dr Virginia Leavell supervise MPhil individual research projects and MPhil dissertations, and are available to join a PhD advisory team.

Organisational Theory and Information Systems faculty

Learn more about the faculty that teach on this pathway.

Learn more about the Organisational Theory and Information Systems subject group

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Health Informatics MPhil/PhD

London, Bloomsbury

Health informatics is the intelligent use of information and technology to provide better care, from big data to designing software used by clinicians, or apps used by patients. The vision of UCL Institute of Health Informatics is to conduct high-quality research that leverages health informatics approaches at local, national and international levels.

UK tuition fees (2024/25)

Overseas tuition fees (2024/25), programme starts, applications accepted.

Prospective students should apply at least four months before their intended start date. If you require a visa we recommend allowing for more time.

• Entry requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. A relevant Master’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution is desirable.

The English language level for this programme is: Level 2

UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.

Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.

Equivalent qualifications

Country-specific information, including details of when UCL representatives are visiting your part of the world, can be obtained from the International Students website .

International applicants can find out the equivalent qualification for their country by selecting from the list below. Please note that the equivalency will correspond to the broad UK degree classification stated on this page (e.g. upper second-class). Where a specific overall percentage is required in the UK qualification, the international equivalency will be higher than that stated below. Please contact Graduate Admissions should you require further advice.

About this degree

We offer a range of research areas related to health data, information and technology. Research activities are diverse and reflect the challenges within heath informatics. Our research programmes are underpinned by excellent secure data infrastructure; adding value to key linked data resources to make data research-ready; development of multidisciplinary methodological expertise; engagement with patients, the public and health services; and strong local, national and international academic partnerships and excellent multidisciplinary training programmes.

Who this course is for

This programme provides a training for those looking for a career in health informatics or health data science research, either in academia or in industry. It is offer full time or part time, the latter option being suitable for those continue in employment while gaining a research qualification.

What this course will give you

As a PhD student at the Institute, you will be supported to learn new skills and broaden your professional networks in this fast growing area of health. You will benefit from our world-class research environment and be supported by multidisciplinary supervisory teams. You will also have access to a sophisticated digital infrastructure and exposure to several key large, longitudinal cohort and panel studies, which are lead by the institute.

You will attend specialised courses as appropriate and participate in research seminars. There is an active PhD group who organise a variety of events, including presentations, writing workshops and social events.

The foundation of your career

The Institute offers world-class education and training. It has access to some of the UK's largest and most comprehensive health data sets. 

The Institute produces graduates with the skills and knowledge sought after by government departments and public sector organisations worldwide, as well as leading academic institutions.

Employability

Students graduating in the last three years have secured employment in local and central government, NHS Trusts and hospitals, clinical trial units and health roles in the public and private sector, as well as research posts at UCL and other higher education institutions.

The Institute's research departments collaborate with third-sector and governmental organisations, as well as members of the media, both nationally and internationally to ensure the highest possible impact of their work beyond the academic community. Students are encouraged to do internships with relevant organisations where funding permits. Members of staff also collaborate closely with academics from leading institutions globally.

Teaching and learning

Students undertake a substantial piece of independent research under the supervision of two UCL academics. They will have regular meetings with their supervisors who will help them devise and implement a personal development plan, which will include attendance at training events and taught courses offered by the UCL Doctoral School, the Faculty of Population Health Sciences and the Institute of Health Informatics.

Students will make formal presentations to a thesis committee on at least five occasions during the PhD. In addition , they will deliver a research seminar, submit a report and have viva as part of the upgrade process. The final PhD exam will involve the submission of a completed doctoral thesis and a viva.

Contact hours and hours of self-study are agreed between the student and the supervisor at the beginning of their research degree and should be reviewed on a regular basis. Full-time postgraduate research students are expected to work a minimum of 36.5 hours per week on their project. With agreement of their supervisors, contact time can be on-site or remote working depending upon the nature and stage of the project. PGR students can have the opportunity to access UCL facilities ‘out of hours’ including weekends and holidays during their period of registration. Students will have research meetings with their supervisors at least once per month. Full-time Research students can take 27 days of annual leave, plus eight days of Bank holidays and six UCL closure days.

Research areas and structure

Research environment.

You carry out a piece of original research in consultation with your supervisors. You meet with your supervisors regularly and are otherwise encouraged to be involved in the daily life of research groups and the Institute. You attend and present at a variety of internal meetings. You have access to a range of supplementary taught courses, both on topic specific subjects and of a generic nature. You also have access to a range of library and IT resources. You are strongly encouraged and supported to present at national and international conferences relevant to your work. You are likewise encouraged and supported to submit your work for publication.

You normally study for three years full-time. You undertake a procedure to upgrade to the PhD partway through your studies. Specific details of activities depend on the specific research project.

You normally study for five years part-time. You undertake a proc e dure to upgrade to the PhD partway through your studies. Specific details of activities depend on the specific research project.

Accessibility

Details of the accessibility of UCL buildings can be obtained from AccessAble accessable.co.uk . Further information can also be obtained from the UCL Student Support and Wellbeing team .

Fees and funding

Fees for this course.

The tuition fees shown are for the year indicated above. Fees for subsequent years may increase or otherwise vary. Where the programme is offered on a flexible/modular basis, fees are charged pro-rata to the appropriate full-time Master's fee taken in an academic session. Further information on fee status, fee increases and the fee schedule can be viewed on the UCL Students website: ucl.ac.uk/students/fees .

Additional costs

There are no additional costs for this programme.

For more information on additional costs for prospective students please go to our estimated cost of essential expenditure at Accommodation and living costs .

Funding your studies

HDRUK, ESRC, MRC, NIHR, Cancer Research UK, Diabetes UK, Wellcome Trust, British Heart Foundation and industry studentships have been secured in prior years.

For a comprehensive list of the funding opportunities available at UCL, including funding relevant to your nationality, please visit the Scholarships and Funding website .

Deadlines and start dates are usually dictated by funding arrangements so check with the department or academic unit to see if you need to consider these in your application preparation. In most cases you should identify and contact potential supervisors before making your application. For more information see our How to apply page.

Please note that you may submit applications for a maximum of two graduate programmes (or one application for the Law LLM) in any application cycle.

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Please read the Application Guidance before proceeding with your application.

Year of entry: 2024-2025

Year of entry: 2023-2024, got questions get in touch.

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