Research Degrees in the Institute for Research in Applicable Computing

Entry requirements

A good Honours degree in a computing-related discipline. Applications will be assessed using UKBA and University of Bedfordshire policy. Check English language requirements.

MA/MSc/MPhil/PhD

Months of entry

October, March

Course content

Key features
• The Institute for Research in Applicable Computing (IRAC) has faculty members from many countries who have an international reputation for research excellence in many fields. They have built collaborations in research across national borders and disciplines

About the course
The precise topic of the student’s study will be developed with the thesis supervisor and will be subject to approval by the Institute. Students on the course will benefit from the Researcher Development Programme at the University. IRAC research degrees are characterised by intellectual rigour and cutting-edge scholarship. They are designed to nurture a passion for inquiry and to provide you with the tools to manage intellectual challenges with confidence and creativity.

Career opportunities
IRAC offers a wide range of graduate programmes catering for a variety of interests. These programmes offer excellent opportunities for students to further develop their potential as intellectual leaders for a wide range of career paths.

The University welcomes research degree applications in the following areas:
• Computer graphic and visualisation

• Distributed technologies

• Wireless research

• Cyberstalking

Did you know
Research activities in IRAC are carried out by students and researchers in four Centres which regularly receive external research funding and provide a range of exciting research opportunities.

Information for international students

Applications will be assessed using UKBA and University of Bedfordshire policy. Check English language requirements.

Fees and funding

For details on the financial support on offer at the University of Bedfordshire please visit our website.

Qualification and course duration

MSc by research

MA by research

MPhil

PhD