Overview
They provide a vibrant research environment so you can publish papers in prestigious international journals and conferences and attract the attention of industry and government.
They have an international reputation for cutting-edge interdisciplinary work combining AI, health, finance, psychology and life sciences.
The research is geared towards practical applications, and many of the academic staff have experience applying their findings in industry and in advising the UK Government.
You can start this degree in October, January or April, either full-time or part-time. They also offer an MSD in this area.
Your future
The graduates of the Artificial Intelligence course from University of Essex have gone on to become world leaders in AI research and development employed at various companies and universities all over the world.
During your studies, you will have access to the extensive network of industrial contacts through the group members, while the yearly expert symposium series will give you the opportunity to work with leading figures from both industry and academia.
Other graduates have progressed to a variety of senior positions in industry and academia. Companies and organisations where the former graduates are now employed include: BT Group, BAE systems, Volkswagen Group, Rolls-Royce, and HSBC bank.
Programme Structure
As a PhD student, you will become a member of the AI research group. It encompasses five associated special interest groups:
- Analytics and Data Science
- Computational Finance and Economics
- Natural Language and Information Processing
- Games and AI
- Future Health and Technology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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We recommend that you apply as soon as you are able to as courses may occasionally close early.
Language
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Delivered
Campus Location
- Colchester, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Artificial Intelligence View 22 other PhDs in Artificial Intelligence in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- You will need a good Masters degree, or equivalent, in a related subject.
- A well-developed research proposal is also essential. You must be experienced in at least one high-level programming language (such as Matlab, Java or Python).
- You will normally be required to attend an interview/Skype interview for acceptance, and acceptance is subject to research expertise in the department.
- If English is not your first language, then they will require you to have IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents20625 GBP / year≈ 20625 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents5006 GBP / year≈ 5006 GBP / year
Additional Details
Part-time:
- Home/UK fee: £2,503 per year
- International fee: £10,313 per year
Living costs
Colchester
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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