Data Science research degrees - PhD

    Data Science research degrees - PhD

    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 27,002 / year(s)
    Next IntakeMay 29, 2026
    Data Science research degrees - PhD

    About

    About our programmes

    Whether you choose to study at Masters or PhD level, you'll find that The Centre of Excellence for Data Science Artificial Intelligence & Modelling (DAIM) at Hull combines research expertise and cutting-edge facilities to deliver a unique experience in your postgraduate journey. Work in our new £4 million state of the art building. The qualification you earn will allow you to face the challenges that lie ahead in the rapidly-developing world of AI & Data Science and to gain a head start in your career. The research we undertake in DAIM builds on a long history of successful research and innovation at The University of Hull.

    Our mission is to deliver a step-change in the provision of educational excellence, high quality research, and knowledge exchange with industry. The centre cuts across traditional disciplinary boundaries, drawing on expertise across the University to be at the forefront of the exciting developments in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data science.

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    Details

    Open for admission in 2024/25

    QualificationFull timePart time
    MSc by Thesis1 year*2 years*
    PhD3 years*6 years*

    * The length of programme registration will be longer as it includes the maximum writing-up phase. For further details on how research degrees are structured at Hull, and thesis submission expectations scroll down to the bottom of this page.

    Start in January, May or September

    Get in touch

    Visiting PGRs: Please contact a supervisor in the subject area you are interested in or email [email protected].

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    You should normally have, or expect to obtain, at least a 2:1 Honours degree (or international equivalent) in Computer Science or related discipline with reasonable programming skills and experience.

    You should check our existing research areas and tailor your research proposal accordingly. Please contact your prospective supervisor in the first instance. Once a member of staff within DAIM has agreed in principle to supervise your research project, please make a formal application, listing their name in the proposed supervisor field

    International students

    If you require a student visa to study or if your first language is not English you will be required to provide acceptable evidence of your English language proficiency level.

    • For 2024 entry, this course requires IELTS 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each competency.
    • For 2025 entry, this course requires IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in each competency.

    See other English language proficiency qualifications accepted by this University.

    If your English currently does not reach the University's required standard for this programme, you may be interested in one of our English language courses.

    Visit your country page to find out more about our entry requirements.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    27,002 / year(s)
    Data Science research degrees - PhD
    University of Hull
    University of Hull
    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Hull