Affective Autonomous Agents MPhil/PhD

  • Programme type: Research
  • Study location:
  • Edinburgh

Overview

Study for a PhD or MPhil consists predominantly of supervised research.

Programme duration

Full-time study for a PhD takes 3 years. Full-time study for an MPhil takes at least 18 months.

Research

Research projects

Contact the Programme leader to discuss research topics in this area.

Entry requirements

Admission requires an excellent BSc or MSc in Computer Science or a closely related area. Applicants must also submit a 3 or 4 page research proposal on their intended area of research with their application.

Contact Prof Ruth Aylett to discuss prospects for admission as a research student.

English language requirements

If your first language is not English, or your first degree was not taught in English, we’ll need to see evidence of your English language ability. The minimum requirement for English language is IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. We offer a range of English language courses to help you meet the English language requirement prior to starting your masters programme:

  • 2 semesters English (for IELTS of 4.5-5.0);
  • 12 weeks English (for IELTS of 5.5);
  • 6 weeks English (for IELTS 5.5*-6.0). (*minimum 5.5 reading and writing)

Tuition fees

Fees for this programme can be found on our Tuition fees page.

Scholarships & bursaries