Creative Technologies

Entry requirements

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

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

Months of entry

February, April, October

Course content

Overview

If you're ready to take your expertise in Digital and Creative Technologies into a postgraduate research degree, Portsmouth is the perfect place to realise your ambitions.

As a postgraduate researcher, you'll access the latest equipment and techniques in our studios and labs to drive technological advances in areas such as animation, visual effects (VFX), cross reality (XR), User Experience (UX), computer and video games, visual computing, and music technology.

Our previous postgraduate candidates have worked on projects including developing award-winning CGI films, creating ultra-realistic and immersive entertainment using virtual and augmented reality, developing ways to use digital technology to protect heritage sites, and improving the monitoring of Parkinson's disease and facial palsy – and you could work on similar projects.

Research degrees

Find out about our PhD, MPhil, and PhD by Publication opportunities in Digital and Creative Technologies below, including how to apply, entry requirements and funding your degree. For more detailed information about the application process, visit our How to Apply pages.

Current research

• Digital user experience
• Digital heritage
• Animation and CGI
• Cross reality applications
• Computer games design and technology
• Visual computing

Fees and funding

https://www.port.ac.uk/study/masters-and-postgraduate-taught/fees-and-funding