About the course

The Informatics Research Centre at the University of Salford builds on the history, success and achievements of the research in Computer Science and Information Systems developed over the past thirty years. Evolving around data and information in all their types and usages, the Centre covers all phases and processes from data pre-processing to engineering and visualisation.

　　Research at Salford is developing novel methods and systems for the analysis and recognition of various data sets, learning behaviours and causal models. The techniques and systems developed have a wide range of potential applications including digitisation of historical documents, medical diagnosis, semantic tagging, segmentation of types of viewers and their behaviours, text mining and retrieval and data visualisation.

　　A research degrees offers you the flexibility to carry out your own research project under direct supervision of an academic member of staff. You can study towards a Master of Philosophy (MPhil), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Professional Doctorate (DProf) or MSc by Research. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: GB£45,495

Intake	Location
Trimester 2 (January), 2024	Salford
May, 2024	Salford
Trimester 1 (September), 2024	Salford
Trimester 2 (January), 2025	Salford
May, 2025	Salford
Trimester 1 (September), 2025	Salford
Trimester 2 (January), 2026	Salford
May, 2026	Salford

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Salford

1st class or upper second class undergraduate degree.

　　Masters degree is preferred but not essential. However, applicants without a Masters degree should provide evidence of previous research methods training.

　　A minimum total IELTS score of 6.5, including a minimum of 7.0 in elements of academic reading and writing, with no less than 6.0 in any other element.

　　TOEFL IBT: 79 overall including minimum listening - 17, reading - 18, writing - 17, speaking - 20

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Salford. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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